sprogthedog

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• May 8, 2012

• #1

As the title suggests, really.

Just sold the slitty pick-up. Got about a grand to spend after putting some away for a weekend away and the Chippy Run.

Got my eye on a RRC that has been bobbed, and a 6.5 GMC V8 doosel fitted. Anyone have an idea what these are like as a daily driver? I don't do any real miles.

Opinions/banter/urine extraction:rofl:

 

GINGE

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• May 8, 2012

• #2

Linky?

 

sprogthedog

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• May 8, 2012

• #3

Linky will be forthcoming, after I've eaten my tea

 

Matt TDi

New Member

• May 8, 2012

• #4

The GMC diesels aren't the most reliable engines ever. I think they suffer some quite common internal failures (might be crank, but not sure).

I used one some time ago, was quite a nice drive. Lots of torque right from the go, but if you'd expect it to be quick, or somehow worlds faster/stronger than a TDI, you will likely be not impressed. I used one for towing (with an auto box, naturally) and it performed well and kept speed well on moderate inclines.

Like I said though, don't expect it to be some sort of planet mover, it really isn't. I'd say even a standard TD5 has the edge on it performance wise.

 

sprogthedog

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• May 8, 2012

• #5

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GINGE

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• May 8, 2012

• #6

dosent float my boat but it isnt about that so if its what you want and its at a decent price that reflects the condition then do it.

I dont know what RRC's are like with rust etc, best to ask the guys on that section of the forum.

Good luck

 

Matt TDi

New Member

• May 8, 2012

• #7

Same as Discos really, since they're essentially the same thing.

Sills, inner wings, rear floors. Having been bobtailed though, the latter will have been attended to.

As a side note, the GMC diesel engines are really quite heavy, so will drop the front a bit if on standard load springs.

 

sprogthedog

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• May 8, 2012

• #8

Spoke to matey earlier on...It's had both sills done and the rear x-member is good apparently.

Had a few RRC's, so know what to look for/ask. It was the engine I was unsure of