Truckster (Vic) replied:

If I remember Toyota were selling them as 'crate' motors a while back, might be worth checking into.. The prices from what Yota people were sayin was VERY cheap for a new TD.

Failing that, try wreckers, but I would think the price would be high, as it would be asort after motor...

190,000 is barely run in for a diesel if treated well... with some going 600,000

charlie replied:

Justin a replacement motor was priced for me yesterday in Brisbane for my 1hd-t at $5500. I believe this is without turbo and the gearbox would be at least 3000?

Nanky replied:

Hi Justin,
Lane Toyota in Melbourne are advertizing in the TLCA club magazine "No Interest" new replacement engines - a "suit 80 L/Cruser" is advertized at $191.44 per week for 52 weeks at no interest ($9955 total) - I think this is a diesel - no sure if it is a long or short motor (all accessories or just bare) and most likely not a Turbo.

Give them a call and see if they can do what you require and if the Qld. Toyota delaers are doing similar.

Tel: 03 8544 2222

Reards
Peter

Truckster (Vic) replied:

Why not rebuild your box, and then turbo IC the 1HZ??

Dazza will let me know but is it the 1HZ that doesnt like turboing?
It will probably cost you $8-10k for the conversion to the turbo donk and box...
Where as gearbox and turbo wont be 1/2 that.

GO_OFFROAD replied:

5-6k should get you a good 1hdft, and Brisbane Engine Imports should ahve somne low km Japanese units, they eve have had some 1hdfte's of late.

The 1hdft is almost bolt in with a H150 gearbox, which runs better ratio's, and better low range as well as being a better box.

hzj_105 on 4wdm forum, who is also on www.lcool.org on the 80 and 100 email lists has done a 1hdft conversion on his 105 series 100, and could give you some good info on the swap.

And IMHO the 1hz is a cheap diesel engine, which is fragile, inefficient, and sluggish.

Wheelerdog replied:

Re 1hz motor

Fragile how do you figure that, if service correctly they will give you many miles of troble free motoring. 300,000plus

Sluggish yes

Inefficient 10.6 - 11.2 l/100km

please explain you comments as i would consider them a little misleading

Bob H replied:

Justin,

before you go the new motor route, how about giving C.E.M. a trial. they claim to clean out the internals and to be producing near new power providing all mechanicals are ok. i know, i know, some are very sceptical of these claims but my old boss tried the treatment before he replaced the motor in his truck(425hp series60 detroit) he was so impressed he sold his mates on useing it. as 4 the 1hz being sluggish??? compared to what. min is naturally aspirated and kept up easily with a 3ltr turbo patrol. admittly, when towing my van it is slow on some hills but, hey, im a pensioner and not in that much of a hurry. hope this helps

regards

Bob

Peter Guy replied:

Have a look at Brunswick Diesals WA where I got a quote recently for my Patrol a refurb V8 chev and HD gear box & HD clutch for $16,500 incl GST.
Really worth considering when the donk eventually dies.