Just Playing around with the G today

[39Ronin]

This the first time I have had the G off road other than gravel roads since I got it. So I was just getting to know her a bit better.

[michaelgroves]

Looks like you were having fun! Aren't they great cars?

What are the specs on your G? Is it full-time or part-time 4WD? And how's the 290GD in terms of power and diesel consumption? (I ask because my 300GD is dismal on both counts - 65kW, and on my first tankful, I used about 14L/100km - less than 17 miles/USGal).

[Joaquin Suave]

Ronin, could you please shoot a picture of you engine and post it for us?
Thanks in advance.

[39Ronin]

Looks like you were having fun! Aren't they great cars?

What are the specs on your G? Is it full-time or part-time 4WD? And how's the 290GD in terms of power and diesel consumption? (I ask because my 300GD is dismal on both counts - 65kW, and on my first tankful, I used about 14L/100km - less than 17 miles/USGal).

So far I love it. Of course it lacks power by todays standard but I'm not in a hurry to get anywhere, I try to enjoy the scenery even on the way to work.

My G is a 1990 300 GD and is from the W460 generation, 1990 was the last year of production for the W460. It has been updated to look more like a W463 with the painted headlight surrounds, painted fender flares and the hard tire cover on the spare.

I have only used one tank of fuel so far and it a lot of it was at idle while I worked on it to get it to my standard. So I don't have accurate fuel economy numbers yet. I will be installing a WVO kit in it shortly. I just want to drive it for a month or so to work out any bugs before introducing a new system.

Jauquim Sauve
I will snap a pic of the engine soon and post it for you.

[Fernweh]

Ronin, could you please shoot a picture of you engine and post it for us?
Thanks in advance.

Ronin,

gravel roads can get real interesting sometimes.......glad you enjoy your G-wagen.



Joaquin,

just checked out your website, great stuff and nice photos - I recognized a few places......

I love Aqua Verde and spend some time out there just two weeks ago

[39Ronin]

Ronin, could you please shoot a picture of you engine and post it for us?
Thanks in advance.

Here it is:
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[G-force]

From one rocket owner to another

Is that AC hoses i see, there besides the air filter box??

[39Ronin]

Yes, an aftermarket AC was added. The work done inside the engine bay was quality but on the dash a cheap crappy switch with the hand labeled sticker thats says `AC` on it is another story.

[Joaquin Suave]

Thanks for the picture Ronin. I wanted to see if your 2.9l motor was the same as mine. They are not. It looks like you have a 3.0L "iron head".

Thanks for the compliments on my site Fernweh. As far as Baja goes...I feel its best to not mention locations.

[redthies]

Hey Ronin! Have yet to see the new ride rollin through Squampton! I will have to run up to Ravens to have a drive-by. I sold my Tundra as I had to get a bigger truck for towing (see pic). Where did you source your G? Japan or europe?