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I've heard (from a diesel mechanic) that the ZD30 melted pistons are generally caused by a dodgy earth on the MAF sensor, and can be avoided by wiring the earth better.

However the fuel pump will...

Yep Patrols/Safaris are good trucks, just get the 4.2 not the 3.0. If a Patrol isn't good for towing then neither is a Landcruiser, they're pretty similar.

Subarus are really hard to beat as...

Just avoid the 3.0 diesel ZD30 hand grenade motor eh! 2.7 and 3.2 solid though.