80 Series 4500 - New Head vs Rebuild Cost
Submitted: Friday, Mar 17, 2006 at 06:45
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Beast of Bodmin
Hi All,
I got a call y'day arvo from the engine rebuilder, my head is in poor condition. They can see excessive corrosion visually!
The deal is that my head is non-repairable. They suggest either a brand new - built with same lpg rated valves & seats or a wrecker's yard head job and rebuild that.
New cost would be $4000, used $2500.
Toyota price new (but loose parts) is $3650 + build (estimate) $700.
Looking around for other ideas too, rebuild original head with bolts & gasket, say $700 then sell car (not preferred). Or
check the wrecker's head (say $150), fit & wait till it deteriorates then have the same discussion again??
Any constructive ideas would be appreciated.
Cheers
Bob
Reply By: Beast of Bodmin - Tuesday, Mar 21, 2006 at 23:54
Tuesday, Mar 21, 2006 at 23:54
Thanks for the advice and comments,
A mate just put a new head on his nissan - brand new with one row of valves and all gaskets for $1500. So your price is pretty spot on truckster.
1FZFE head is a bit more complex as dohc engine. Best price from toyota is $2500 bareor $2000 via engine mob who will fit new lpg seats, valves, guides, shim to 3.3mm, genuine head gasket set and head bolts for an additional $1900.
I bought a 2nd hand complete head (not a reco for $650) but this turned out to be a pup and had a crack from s/plug hole to valve
seat. Thats been sent back for a refund.
Now l'm staring in the face of the $4k job mentioned.
Dilemma...................
Cheers
BoB
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Thursday, Mar 23, 2006 at 21:27
Thursday, Mar 23, 2006 at 21:27
Contact Dozer above.
I stand by my statement, if he says its good, you wont be let down.
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Follow Up By: Member - Howard (ACT) - Thursday, Mar 23, 2006 at 23:00
Thursday, Mar 23, 2006 at 23:00
Have also purchased goods from Dozer, they always been true to description so as much as it hurts to agee with Truckster I second his recommendation.
I also drive a 4.5 petrol with 380k and keep an eye on prices . complete 2nd hand motors are only pulling $1650
regards
Howard
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Follow Up By: Beast of Bodmin - Saturday, Mar 25, 2006 at 10:09
Saturday, Mar 25, 2006 at 10:09
I have also bought stuff from Dozer, and have no problem with this.
However l am aware that whatever l buy 2nd hand may just steer me down the same garden path in a short while as l run lpg 100% on road - only running 1 tank of ulp per month to keep the fuel inj kit in good health. But using both fuels when on trips.
2nd hand motor was one of my thoughts, but is also an unknown quantity and may be expensive in the long run.
My choice at present is a new head (found a cheaper source) with all new valves & seats that are lpg compatible.
I'll let you know how it goes......
Cheers
BoB
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