80 series petrol buying advice

terranonut · Post by **terranonut** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 1:31 pm

hey guys currently got a terrano 2.7TD with ARB locher etc but i'm currently looking at buying my mates 80 series.

It petrol 3l 6cy with factory lockers and winch done 200,000km.

Since i havn't owned one and my mate for some reason can't accurately tell me how much petrol it burns can somebody help me out ?

Also any things to watch out for etc ?

Thanks

krawlr · Post by **krawlr** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 2:52 pm

hi good 4wds

fuel econ is the real issue unless its lpg but even those never die of thirst.

have a good look around the steering box and chasis for any warpage or cracking,these models are renowned for it,ive seen a s/box actually fall off one, the only thing holding it was the p/s plumping.

just general drive line ,and make sure the centre diff is operating as it should ,because new parts arnt cheap for these big earthmovers.

all the best with youre new 80 and hope its up to mechanical standards.

Leithfield · Post by **Leithfield** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 4:58 pm

I once owned a dual fuel 80 series petrol/LPG - very capable vehicle, but fuel economy was frightening: 16-18 highway, 12-14 around town, 9-12 off-road. Lower numbers reflect running on LPG. Even on LPG you need deep pockets.

Have you driven the 80 series Diesel's ... if you haven't, drive your mates petrol and then test drive a Diesel !

terranonut · Post by **terranonut** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 7:29 am

hey thanks for all the help finally got the keys of my mates last night put $40 in it and didn't get very far.

Think i pass the petrol up and look out for a desiel.

Cheers

krawlr · Post by **krawlr** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 10:54 am

yeah good call,very wise decision.

but note, also beware of the h model engine (4.2diesel turbo)the are famous for running bearings,so get a warranty on the engine and you cant go wrong.

hope it all goes well for ya mate.