dodeer Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 Another vehicle question- many thanks to all who contributed on the Subaru thread. Isuzu Trooper commercial 3.0 turbo diesel- any known faults, niggles etc? Heard from some people that the old 3.1td was much better and more reliable but others have said that the 3.0 is great. Any views, opinions much appriciated- or any other suggestions on a decent 4x4 which will be used for 250 miles a week and off roading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacob w h Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 terrano 2 maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako7mm Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 Christ, don't do it! They're extremely prone to injector seal failure allowing the engine to rev uncontrollably as it runs on engine oil. The seals in mine were replaced on a recall, but I soon sold it and got a petrol one instead. The 3 litre TD did 28 m.p.g. on a run, my 3.5 petrol does 26. The servicing costs are less for the petrol version and of course the fuel's cheaper too. My best mate was after sales/service manager in a Subaru/Isuzu dealership, and they were having 3 or 4 3 litre diesels in for a new engine every week for a long time, even after the recalls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirky640 Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 yes i heard that some of the newer engines are poo as well in troopers the old one were bomb proof tho farmer i shoot for had to replace engine in his big bill loads of cash to sort do you home work before buying one mate all the best kirky shogun or navara are to look at but some navara jeeps have been recalled as well somthing to do with timeing chains i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conor Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 3.0d trooper engine= pile of ***** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 terrano 2 maybe From my experience all Terranos are **** - unless you don't mind fixing it daily, if not hourly!! 3.0 is not as good as the 3.1 - but still not bad machines. But if I had to choose it would definately be the 3.1 - look around and you should be able to find a reasonable one...they even did them in the newer shape for a short while too if my memory serves me right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decroyffe Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 i'd agree with most, stay clear of the 3.0ltr and go with the 3.1td if your going down the trooper road. i've had 3 in total and based on performance and fuel, the 3.1td is your best bet. dont bother with the terrano because there shocking on fuel, that also go's for fourtraks. what type of milage do you do??? motorway or town. i've heard many time that the large landcrusiers do nearly 50mpg on motorway trips. theres a 4x4 forum called diff lock. go on there and do a search. lots of input because they doesn't specalize in any one piticular 4x4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodeer Posted April 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Many thanks for your replies. Mileage per week will be approx 200, 120 back and forth to work on dual carraige ways and the rest pottering about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacob w h Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 Just go for a bowler wild cat you will get home an out shooting faster than anyone on this forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 It is unbreakable mate, it's the idiots that can't check the coolant level that kills them. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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