Thread: Oh what a feeling..... our D4

That feeling when you first drive a D3/D4... Like you've just sat in business class on a new Boeing 777.

How much does it cost to do a timing belt and fluids on a D4? Would it be over $1000? Is that really enough to warrant trading a D4 on something inferior?

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

How much does it cost to do a timing belt and fluids on a D4? Would it be over $1000? Is that really enough to warrant trading a D4 on something inferior?

In parts no but paying some one to do it probably that and a bit more.

Well more than $1000. Make sure you are ready when they tell you the cost, I was unpleasantly surprised! Not everyone has access to a car hoist or is technically or physically capable of doing the work themselves.

Originally Posted by Russrobe

That feeling when you first drive a D3/D4... Like you've just sat in business class on a new Boeing 777.

Business class usually costs 8-10 times the price of economy. I can’t afford it. Even if I could I would rather spend the money on something else.

Same same, I find the D4 very comfortable long distance and have come to the conclusion (for me) that it is about the legs down seating position as opposed to the legs out seating position in cars. Of course the legs down position is a function of a lot of 4WD's out there but the added benefits of the low noise and general ergonomics hits the spot. Not all 4WD's offer the same combination of seating/leg room/headroom so you have to find a vehicle that suits. I have found the D697's are not as quiet as H/T tyres but it's all about compromise when you start broadening the scope of what you want your vehicle to do.
All the best to you mikeford, hope your Everest works out for you.

Peter

Timing belt is a ‘body off’ job..... about 3k. That said, it’s a once every 180k job

Originally Posted by wardy1

Timing belt is a ‘body off’ job..... about 3k. That said, it’s a once every 180k job

Following the workshop manual it’s a body off job, but both the front and rear belts can be done with the body on.

DazzaTD5 and, I think, justinc both do it with the body on.