Thread: Arrgghhh D3 Problems Again!

Like Oztourer we have had some extra things to repair or replace that we did not expect. Ours was 10.25 years old and the vehicle had done 217,000km when we bought it. The replacement engine was up to 90,000km and the new transmission was 60,000km old.

We knew we were up for timing belts etc. and some tyres but did not really expect:

Remote locking not functioning - numerous batteries, fob cases and a replacement transponder later...
Front LCA bushes needing replacing
Steering rack needing replacing
Coolant Outlet adaptor need replacing
Coolant tank needing replacement - float was stuck
Drivers door actuator needed replacing
Bonnet and Tailgate struts failed after purchase
Rear Wheel Bearings needed replacing

Then we had to be flat bedded back to civilisation during a camping trip - fortunately it was a loose fuel line and a cheap fix.

It was not until 14 months after purchase when we got back from a 7,000km trip from Darwin to Adelaide and return through the Centre without any issues that my wife told me that the jury had returned its verdict and we could keep the vehicle as it was now trustworthy! That's great because I love both of them and choosing would have been difficult.

Two weeks later the alternator died...