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Haylands Member Since: 04 Mar 2014 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 8049 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I know this will stir up some emotions on here, but under those parameters if I were you I'd stick with Toyota.... |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35086 ![]() ![]() |
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AJF1 Member Since: 01 Jul 2024 Location: Victoria Posts: 4 ![]() ![]() |
Me HAYLANDS that’s certainly gunna stir the pot that’s for sure. The 80 needs a full rebuild and I’m considering asking the insurance company to simply pay me out the 30+ and part my beloved out |
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AndyRoo Member Since: 06 Dec 2023 Location: Gloucester Posts: 512 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
We used FJ62s in Qatar & Bahrain, never an issue. Not much to look at and pretty sparse but superb air conn, dual tanks never, ever broke down. Even the 90s & 110s we had couldn't compare.
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Scouse Exile Member Since: 09 Dec 2022 Location: East Midlands Posts: 143 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hi, I have an older but same engine model. They do not have timing belts, its chain driven and in theory at least you should get plenty of life out of it at that mileage, mine is 200k miles plus. The EGR system is a bit marmite (or Vegemite) some people prefer to blank it off and remove it from the system whilst my own experience with it is thus far without drama. My car has had the turbo's replaced (at around 160k) but you have to accept I think to some degree that turbo's are a service item at some point in the life of a 17 year old vehicle. I would also wonder whether a Land Cruiser might be better suited for the intended use but it does rather depend on your ability to get the spanners out and the level of patience you have to keep it properly maintained. They get a bad reputation, often by people who have never actually owned one, but they are extremely capable and luxurious cars that like all modern complex vehicles need some love. Another factor for you to consider is the ready availability of parts in your neck of the woods, I suspect the Toyota is better resourced as a brand out that way, but it would certainly be something to give some thought to. Also that access to a decent garage who know how to work on them if you will need to seek their help. Hope this helpss, Jon |
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JayGee Member Since: 27 Jul 2021 Location: London Posts: 3028 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
With the 3.6 the EGR valves are a real worry as if they fail they will destroy the turbo's and possibly worse also the gearbox (torque converter) is a weak point at higher mileages. If you can get the later 4.4 as it doesn't suffer from any catastrophic failure items and has a stronger gearbox + you don't have to worry about DPF's as they were not fitted in the Aussie market. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322) |
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AJF1 Member Since: 01 Jul 2024 Location: Victoria Posts: 4 ![]() ![]() |
Thanks for the advice gents - I’ve got. A specialised LR RR service agent locally who has offered advice - I’m going to try and get the vehicle to him for pre purchase inspection. Has anyone got any comments to make about an EGR delete at 155 000 km / 93 000 miles - by way of tune / manual delete |
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JayGee Member Since: 27 Jul 2021 Location: London Posts: 3028 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The GAP IID diagnostic tool has a feature to buy a software EGR delete function. You can blank the intake ports to the engine physicaly as well but this won't turn them off and they can still fail with bits falling into the turbo's. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322) |
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