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Alright everyone, I know this topic has already been discussed a lot but I’m not about to spend hours reading all the discussions to try find my specific answer. I have a 400k old TD42 N/A that has just had valves tolerances done but is a still noisy old motor. I’m wanting to know what oil would...

Hi, i have a 2002 patrol with a td42 n/a from 1989(inline injector pump) and it is time for an engine overhaul some might say. My question is where can i get a good quality overhaul kit from for this engine of mine. Im reading alot trying to learn more about the mighty td so any tips from you...

Seems to be pretty clean this old td42 I’ve found, 195,000 kms. Bloke is asking for a ridiculous price, any tips on what I should be checking on such an old car?

Hi guys My 2000 zd30 blew up and has lost compression in cylinder one most likely a hole in the piston. I have only just bought this car and am wanting some advice. 1) has anyone swapped an auto td42 into one, how much did it cost/ what the fuel economy like 2) is it worth me reconditioning my...

Hey guys anyone gone down the track of putting ti pistons & oil squirters in a 96 blacktop? Found a few posts but couldn’t find much information if the squirters can be drilled in? Cheers

Gday team Received my UFI 230HP 12mm fuel pump. Cheers boys ✌️ My amateur question is, since the pump is set up, and I don’t want anyone mucking around with it. What boost is right for a good tune without a Dino? What PSI generally are tuners using to get close to the 230hp mark? Can I just...

hey guys im a bit lost at what to do not sure if im just doing something wrong or if i missed something have owned my patrol for a while now i bought the car and it had no signs of any issues about a week into owning it the starter motor went i replaced it and it was all good until i started...

Hi, I've recently purchased a 2003 4.2TD TI Patrol in February. Where can I start? This car had all types of auto electrical faults which I have slowly figured them out. Now Im having trouble trying to figure out what this plug is for. It's beside my steering wheel on the right next to the...

After losing my TB48 to thieves🤬 I've brought a 1998 TD42 Dx wagon. Had 495000ks on the clock and pretty average in the pannels and paint department. I won't bang on about being lied to about a few things at the time of purchase but was quite surprised to see half of the drivers side...

I recently made a separate post wondering why my td42 black top gu patrol was overboosting, it has recently blown a hose off the compressor side (before the intercooler), so I replaced the clamp and made sure all the hoses were tight. The issue I’m having now is that when it goes over 10 psi i...

Hey legends, had a question to chuck out there, just recently installed a kinugawa td05 18 g turbo on my 2000 gu patrol with psi set at 15 from the factory. The problem I’m having is that in 3rd when it’s going up to 3000 rpm it decides to keep going until it almost reaches 20 psi and doesn’t...

Hi Guys Just hoping someone can recommend workshop for a drive in drive out TD42 conversion in NSW. I have Googled plenty in VIC & QLD but no luck in NSW Thanks

Hi all, I recently changed my clutch to my 1990 GQ TD42 and when its all done, the gears are not engaging when I start the car. This was the same issue that brought me to changing the clutch in the first place. I replaced the clutch master pump, slave cylinder and bled the system several...

Hey guys just having problems with my dash, no gauges are working but the lights behind it are all the radio works but the cigarette lighter doesn’t I’ve checked all the fuses under the Bonnet and all the fuses inside of the car and can’t find any that are wrong and even replaced the 80 amp one...

Hey guys and gals. I'm after a diesel shorty, needing work, especially bodywork, is ok. Please reach out if have one. Cheers!

So i bought my first 4wd a couple of months ago, 2003 gu with engine swapped zd30>td42. im new to the world of 4wd and mechanics so im not sure if the car is just going to be a money pit or a great car. Obviously i hope that its a great car but my hearts telling me to sell it so far the issues...

Hey guys, new Patrol owner here. I'm thinking of swapping my TB42e engine out of my '93 RX GQ for a TD42, and wondering whether it as straight forward as putting the motor in (I'm aware the engine mounts are the same) or if there is more involved to it. Cheers -Tommy

Hey all, Have a Factory Turbo 4.2 Ute that I am experiencing a Temp issue when idling. When cruising around town and on the freeway water temp seems to be ok? (75 degrees) however when stopped at lights the gauge begins to creep up, this can range from a few degrees when stopped at a set of...

Had head off my td42 recently and looking at intake hoses had a fine layer of dust in all of them. I know dust is not good just wondering how I can go about finding and fixing this problem. Has patrol docta through bonnet snorkel running ryco hdA5487 filter. Can see no problems in any of the...