Thread: Do I actually own a 4wd tourer?

Originally Posted by Stiltz

I'll double check the quote when i get back but it may have also been for the manifolds.

I hope so but doubt it. I paid 500 aud each for genuine manifold before postage. In my opinion you want genuine and the latest revision. If you end up with aftermarket you don't know what version they copied and to what extent. And they're quality control afterwards. We are all after a fix not a band-aid.

Originally Posted by josh.huber

I hope so but doubt it. I paid 500 aud each for genuine manifold before postage. In my opinion you want genuine and the latest revision. If you end up with aftermarket you don't know what version they copied and to what extent. And they're quality control afterwards. We are all after a fix not a band-aid.

Manifolds are between $1500 and $2000 depending on who does it

Originally Posted by Stiltz

I'll double check the quote when i get back but it may have also been for the manifolds.

TSB LTB487v6 - Excessive Exhaust Smoke (1).pdf

Here is the TSB so you have some idea what you're paying for (or not).

I'm away on holiday (lots of beach driving) so I'll check my files when i get home. In summary i should get it done sooner than later. Unfortunately i don't have the facilities or the time to do stuff myself so the labour cost does hurt double.

As many have mention the alternative options are limited. Having owned hiluxes and Pajeros there isnt much in the same calbre.

I took our 2012 D4 with 180k up to the Cape last winter towing 3.5 tonne of caravan.
Alas a turbo failed 150 km short of Cairns. Luck of the draw. I used a GAP tool and rang my indie in Melbourne to confirm problem and the need to get to Cairns to get it fixed.
RACV Total care covered the cost of towing vehicle and van into Cairns, the cost of the caravan park and a rental car while we waited for a week to get the Turbo replaced by an indie (Peter at Hypertune) in Cairns. $5k to fix which is a lot cheaper than it would have cost me in Melb - my Melb Indie told me so.
I cannot speak too highly of RACV Total Care for the service they provided.

We had no other serious issues with the D4 but had to use RACV Total Care again when we got a hole in the chassis of the caravan.

When we returned to Melb, I took the D4 back to my Indie (AMV) to get it checked out and serviced. Vehicle is running as well now as it was before the trip and I would happily take it to the Cape again (if I can get the Mrs to go on a dirt road again ).

Moral of the story; take your D4 on the trip if your are comfortable with it and get top roadside assistance coverage.

Good luck and enjoy your trip.

Originally Posted by Stiltz

Hi all long time stalker of this amazing tourer.

I am the proud owner of a 2010 D4 HSE for the last 3yrs now with 230k on the clock. Apart from some regular maintenance and common wear and tear its been great.

In the next year we are planning some big remote trips. An outback charity trip, Cape York and Fraser Island. My question is due to the age and milage do you think the disco is up for it? I have 2 young boys so getting severely stuck is not ideal and i also need to start investing in accessories soon.

Works already done - steal auto pan and flush, new Lower Control Arms, new airbag sensors. Timing belts done (but not turbo return).

Can i stick with it or drop more money in something newer...

The biggest issues in remote travel is the rim size with limited tyre options available which translates to a very real risk of tyre damage when travelling over sand,rocky or gibber country, many have done it but you may need more spare tyres than others may carry on trips such as this.

It sounds like you will need your own Charity Trip to pay for all of the above. Should we start a JustGiving page?

Originally Posted by pjh4159

The biggest issues in remote travel is the rim size with limited tyre options available which translates to a very real risk of tyre damage when travelling over sand,rocky or gibber country, many have done it but you may need more spare tyres than others may carry on trips such as this.

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