What do you think?

[Heino]

Good day Gentlemen

First time commentor, long time reader.

I am looking to purchase a patrol and saw one that popped up locally to where I live.

https://social.webuycars.co.za/public/37ozJb.html

Now I know some of you have probably seen this one before.

I want to know if any one has a professional/personal input towards this find and I need a straight and honest opinion as I feel I'm looking at it with great potential and rainbow eyes. As the price is undeniable and scary at the same time.

There are some electrical issues which abviously can be sorted. My issue is what is under the hood as they say it has oil leaks.
Obviously a enjine convertion to a 4jj1 3.0 is on the horizon as it has the "hand granade" currently in it.
I just need it to drive for the next 3 of years until I have the money's saved up to do the swop.

I can probably get the oil leaks repaired in the mean time right??

I have attached a Pic of the enjine as the add did not prove one.

Looking forward to hearing from you guys.

Thanks

[iandvl]

Welcome Heino.

The vehicle looks good. But I am not a diesel 'kenner' and I would be hesitant to buy a 3L of that age. From your post I gather you are aware of the grenade issue as you mention you are planning a swap.

I cannot advise on whether that motor will last +/- 3 years until you are ready for the swap. I am sure somebody more knowledgable on the ZD30 will be around shortly. Or perhaps you can get hold of Frans Fourie (username: tourdefrans here on this forum) to check it out for you. He is the local Patrol Whisperer in your area.

[Heino]

Hi Iandvl

Thanks for the response,

Yah it does look good that's why Iits been messing with my head since I saw it as the price does match the poket.

I've done a fair bit of research regarding the gu model and are aware of the build up issues and the overheating issues.

For now the main goal is just to work and back. Nothing to wild.

Thanks
Heino

[SJC]

Daai kar lyk mooi. ek sou n kaans gevat het..
(maar ek het al van te vore verkeerd gekoop, so dis net my persoonlike opinie... )

[Peter Connan]

Car does look very good doesn't it.

But as already mentioned, it's going to be difficult for anyone to say with any degree of certainty that the existing engine will last another 3 years.
The fact that it is leaking oil makes me think somebody has already had trouble with it, and probably someone on the lower end of the price/quality spectrum.

If you could afford the engine chage right away, I would say this is a good base though.

Have you tried phoning Tinus? He probably knows more about options than anyone else.

[Heino]

Dankie SJC
Dis die ding,
Hy lyk mooi, ek het gaan kyk na hom, gestart en gerev tot die limit, green rook het uit gekom nie en hy vat eerste keer, maar het hom nog nie op die pad gevat nie. My vrou kyk my al klaar snaaks aan as of ek al papiere geteken het op die ding

Gan sommer gou more dit doen

Peter

Unfortunately an immediate swop is not on the cards gonna have to save up on that. I guess I'll have to take it to a machanic on the test drive.

It's hard to even see where the oil is coming from due to the bad lighting from the show floor.

How would I go about finding Tinus and tour de Frans? I have been referred to them but I have no idea where to start looking for them.

[Tinus lotz]

My no is zero832978013

[Tinus lotz]

Frans is zero834092509

[Heino]

Hi Tinus
ek se vir jou Baie dankie
Sal n luitjie gee later

Groete

Heino

[Peter Connan]

Peter

Unfortunately an immediate swop is not on the cards gonna have to save up on that. I guess I'll have to take it to a machanic on the test drive.

Heino, die probleem met die granaat is dat niemand (nie eers die beste mechanic) kan sien of die pennetjie nog in is nie.
Daar is absuluut geen sigbare tekens nie. Waarskynlik nie eers as jy die enjin uitmekaarhaal nie.

So die vraag is dan, as jy die kar koop, en die enjin blaas na 9 maande, het jy enige "recovery plan"? Want as dit dan beteken dat jy die kar sal moet verkoop as 'n non-runner, dan se my brein dat jy dit nie kan bekostig nie.

Maar my hart is waarskynlik by jou en Fanus.