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jaycey001 Gate Opener
Joined: 17 May 2012 Odometer: 29
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Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 3:48 pm Post subject: What sub 3k svo 4x4?
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Hi
I am on the look out for a 4x4 to transport the dogs to a number of shoots and things. Have been looking at both petrol and diesel but was wondering what, in your opinions, is the best 4x4 to run on veg oil, id be happy running 50 veg and 50 diesel but it would need to be reliable as i cant afford too many major repairs over the next 18months.
first thoughts were terrano or isuzu 3.1?
thanks
james
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Toseland Mud Obsessed
Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Odometer: 3209 Location: cardiff
1999 Suzuki Vitara
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Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 9:27 pm Post subject:
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i am gonna get in here before GED does
a ssanyong musso!!! Diesel, manual..
__________________________________ I live by 2 sayings:
1. The beatings will continue until morale improves
2. Pain is just Weakness leaving the body..
The feeling you get when you first smash your shaft out, is one you will never forget.. especially if you do it in front of 10 guys. |
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its GED Guest
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Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:22 pm Post subject:
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yup, he beat me to it.
the musso engine (mercedes 2.9td) will run on 100% veg oil for about 11 1/2 months of the year.
cheap as hell to fix, huuuuuge inside and just keep going. mine`s getting tuned tomorrow.
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its GED Guest
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Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:23 pm Post subject:
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of course, those people who have never owned one will tell you they are crap. just goes to show..............
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Toseland Mud Obsessed
Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Odometer: 3209 Location: cardiff
1999 Suzuki Vitara
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Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:34 pm Post subject:
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its GED wrote: | yup, he beat me to it.
the musso engine (mercedes 2.9td) will run on 100% veg oil for about 11 1/2 months of the year.
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and used oil.. coal dust in water.. babies... lol
__________________________________ I live by 2 sayings:
1. The beatings will continue until morale improves
2. Pain is just Weakness leaving the body..
The feeling you get when you first smash your shaft out, is one you will never forget.. especially if you do it in front of 10 guys. |
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jaycey001 Gate Opener
Joined: 17 May 2012 Odometer: 29
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Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 6:38 am Post subject:
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Hmmm, there is a Daewoo musso 5 miles from me, 1999 got 156k on the clock and is Auto. I always thought spares were a nightmare to get hold of and head gaskets went pop all the time.
but i might stop by and have a look at it later this week.
any advice on what to look for on these?
cheers
james
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its GED Guest
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Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:50 am Post subject:
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Yeah, make sure its the 2:9td.
And listen for ticking from the engine throughi the rev range, that's the head gasket(which is easy )
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Xpajun Mud Obsessed
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Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 1:32 pm Post subject:
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You know I really can't imagine GED doing a head gasket - let alone finding it easy
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its GED Guest
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 10:48 am Post subject:
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Mate, you ain't as surprised as I was
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Xpajun Mud Obsessed
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 5:35 pm Post subject:
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^^^ ^^^
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its GED Guest
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:43 pm Post subject:
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the tools, gasket, inlet gasket, stretch bolts and two gallons of oil came to £135.
the phone bill asking how to do it was £200
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:53 pm Post subject:
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and someone else fiddled with my alda last night, then he tickled the pump............
wow it shifts
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ivorbiggin Mud Obsessed
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Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 10:20 pm Post subject:
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jaycey001 wrote: | Hmmm, there is a Daewoo musso 5 miles from me, 1999 got 156k on the clock and is Auto. I always thought spares were a nightmare to get hold of and head gaskets went pop all the time.
but i might stop by and have a look at it later this week.
any advice on what to look for on these?
cheers
james |
Beware of the auto's, the boxes are prone to loosing gears and expensive to repair
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