Thread: D4 Purchase

Originally Posted by John_D2

I’m so far a D2 guy who does his own trans servicing. Can I do my own d4 trans/diffs, etc? Otherwise about how much am I looking at from a shop?

About $1,000 including change to steel pan. Covered in volumes on this forum - see the stickies for starters

All fair points, $8k-$10k can be easily put towards preventive maintaining

Originally Posted by PerthDisco

There is no doubt that both the 2.7 and 3.0 both can both randomly self destruct but at least you can replace the 2.7 with a Ford Territory engine at better price. Seems like no ones heard of Territory 2.7s destructing so maybe at 2010 you are in that club.

I'm not aware of a D4 with 2.7 TDV6 with spun bearing issues either, only early D3 TDV6 having these issues. I thought Ford introduced the 2.7 in the Territory after the upgraded bearings in the D3 were introduced in 2008.

Ron

Hi John, just been through exactly the same exercise, and fully support all points here.

There is no comparison - its just like changing from a truck to a car for comfort, but definitely feels bigger, heavier and dare I say it, more solid. Having said that, you loose some "you control" features to "automation" for off roading, and I think I'll be getting vinyl wrap rather than suffer pin striping for off roading.

Because I tow a 3T+ van (also known as The Brick) I have just swapped my much enhanced and dearly loved 04 D2a TD5 auto and went for a poverty pack MY10 2.7 (which also means a 6 in lieu of 8 speed) on the basis of accepting poorer fuel economy, but hopefully minimising potential costs for spun bearings, 2nd turbo issues etc, plus if the worst did happen a territory engine swap-over can be had for $10K.
I paid $27K for mine with 220K km but with rebuilt suspension, auto metal pan done and some good extras like a bar and winch, roof-rack and long range tank. The later D4s also have bigger brakes to go with the 19 inch rims, but I'm happy with the smaller brakes and 18 inch rims.

Not too fussed on the drivers seat adjustment range (TD5 preferred) but D4 HSE/electric versions are apparently better.

I too buy cars for the long haul, look after them and if anything over-maintain - this one will probably see me out.
Cheers Gavin

2.7 with EGR delete & remap....(?)

Originally Posted by gofish

2.7 with EGR delete & remap....(?)

I've just had a mild remap done via DazzaTD5 on here (Perth) so contact him for any details - only picked up the car today and driven home (15 km) since, but about 20% improvement in torque from 430 Nm to 507 and at lower revs (2800 to 2400) from the dyno results. I drive like a Nanna, so haven't had the opportunity to test it in any meaningful way yet, like towing my brick.

Car had already had the EGR delete remap done when I bought it - Darren proved it by disconnecting the EGR wiring and it made no difference.

Originally Posted by gavinwibrow

I've just had a mild remap done via DazzaTD5 on here (Perth) so contact him for any details - only picked up the car today and driven home (15 km) since, but about 20% improvement in torque from 430 Nm to 507 and at lower revs (2800 to 2400) from the dyno results. I drive like a Nanna, so haven't had the opportunity to test it in any meaningful way yet, like towing my brick.

Car had already had the EGR delete remap done when I bought it - Darren proved it by disconnecting the EGR wiring and it made no difference.

Nice. Is it the same deal as the D2? Just remap the ECU, plug it in with a nanocom and it’s good to go?

Originally Posted by John_D2

Nice. Is it the same deal as the D2? Just remap the ECU, plug it in with a nanocom and it’s good to go?

Will have to wait until Darren responds re process, even though he has Nanocom, GAP etc.
It was done by United Fuel - they have a couple of guys there who are adding LRs to their lists of can do. They actually do pre and post dyno tests, and the young fella is happy to do some radical changes (not for me). I suspect a little more complicated and definitely more expensive - prices probably line up with the BAS versions at a guess.