Recent content by dorty08

I think parts alone are about $1300 for a new crown wheel and pinion, plus labour to fit so maybe another $400-$500

Update: after speaking to the dealer where I brought it from it looks like they are going to do a full re build of the diff for me and supply a hire car whilst they have it (I live 2 hours away from the dealer!). They are going to confirm on Monday : )

So for those interested, I took my Nav to my mechanic today and he is certain that it's the crown wheel/pinion in the diff that's making the noise. I'm not bloody happy, he said the previous owner may have done a bit of towing and that may have caused the noise. Either way I'm now up for a...

As stated in title I'm after a soft tonneau cover for my 06 D40 duel cab. Must be in good condition. Please message if you can help me out. Cheers.

I'm certain it's not tyres, the noise goes away when I take my foot off the accelerator. It sounds like it's coming from the diff but I'm not a mechanic. All the oils should have been replaced in the major service at 80,000 k's. I'll get it booked in asap and see what they come up with.

Gday, picked up my 2006 D40 STX today, just ticked over 100xxx k's, with full books, the thing is immaculate however there is a slight whine coming from the drive train some where on acceleration, my guess is the rear diff. Has anyone on here had similar problems with this model? What's it...

Ah ok cool I'm with ya now, cheers

Cheers mate, I send for a manual. What's DPF (forgive me for the lack of knowledge!)?

Well I ended up deciding on the 2006 model. I couldn't fault it, it drove nice, didn't have a mark on it inside or out. No stranger noises from engine or running gear. Looking forward to starting the mods 👍🏻 thanks for the advice.

Thanks heaps Old Tony. Very informative, I'll be sure to check tomorrow. The 06 and 07 STX's are Spanish built arnt they?

As in check weather it's been replaced?

Thanks for the reply Justo, I did do a search but couldn't find much on it. I know they look the same and as far as I can tell they are the same mechanically.

Gday everyone, new member here. This weekend I'll be heading down to the to buy a D40 STX. The options are a D40 STX 2006 Model with just shy of 100,000 K's, original owner with books. The other is a D40 STX 2007 model with 150,000ish K's, both have bull bar and tow bar, mostly stock otherwise...