Thread: D4 Abuse

And don't forget Patrols crack chassis all the time. I don't think you would see a D 3/4 with a cracked chassis! Lol

Originally Posted by DI5CO

And don't forget Patrols crack chassis all the time. I don't think you would see a D 3/4 with a cracked chassis! Lol

Ask Redback. He bent his according to the dealer

Originally Posted by DI5CO

And don't forget Patrols crack chassis all the time. I don't think you would see a D 3/4 with a cracked chassis! Lol

The only Patrol I have ever seen with a cracked chassis, was a coil sprung ute with a tipper conversion, and a Hiab behind the cab. IMO I think another rumour given too much credibility.

They do crack around the top of the coil holders. You can purchase a fix to strengthen this part.
Only chassis breakages I have seen are from those that weld plates to them to strengthen them, but that seems to cause breakages at the welds....so don't understand why they do that.

Brett...

Originally Posted by ADMIRAL

The only Patrol I have ever seen with a cracked chassis, was a coil sprung ute with a tipper conversion, and a Hiab behind the cab. IMO I think another rumour given too much credibility.

I have heard from a source (actually spoken to him) who uses Patrols for his TV show, and was told "Patrols are great, if you don't mind cracked chassis"
Yes, granted they may not be that bad, but it has been known to happen.

I thought this thread was about D4's in the bush, not Patrols.

Personally, I always make sure I have another car with me on remote trips, preferably a Patrol but a Toyota or even a D1 or D3 or D4 will do! Just the fact that the D4 is an auto is a problem because failure of the strarter motor is terminal in a remote place. On our Cape York trip, me and my friend in a 200 series were both worried about the vulnerability of the auto cars due to their reliance on a starter motor and were very conscious of the danger to the starters when doing water crossings.

I was lucky, my starter motor burnt out less than 7 days after returning from the Cape York trip at a Perth shopping centre. There was no warning and when we had a look at it, it was not damaged by dust or water. The windings just decided to expire for no apparent reason. In fact, it looks like the starter is sealed and can't get water into it, which is reassuring. It was replaced under warranty and was the last warranty repair carried out before the warranty expired.

ps My Chev V8 diesel powered 1994 GQ Patrol has done over 500,000 very hard km and hasn't got a cracked chassis or spring towers. It doesn't get used much anymore, now that I have the D4!

Bob

What is the starter motor issue? Av life?

Cheers

You can't push/roll/tow start an Auto.