80 series engine transplant

Chris, find a wrecked 80 series that is complete. You will need one the same type (part time or full time 4WD) and you will need everything from the radiator to the fuel tank and all the pipes/hoses between the fuel tank and engine. Don't forget the vacuum tank for the brakes. This is a big job and I have only seen it done on an old FJ55 with a H(3.6L) engine. It might be cheaper to pull all the aftermarket gear off your truck and sell it and then get a diesel 80 series. Truckster spoke earlier about 80 series user groups on the net, maybe they would more of an idea.
Regd's Darryn

Hi Chris. I agree with Darryn re pulling all the gear off and selling the car to buy the one you want. According to my owners manual the gear ratios are different for the petrol and diesel. 1st and 2nd are even different for the turbo variant and the naturally aspirated. Another consideration is that factory turbo 80 series are very difficult to buy. I think if you are a half decent mechanic and you can find the engine, go for it. Good luck.

Chris,

First, go get the engine compression tested to tell you if its sad or not. Chuck it on a dyno to see what its doing compared to new power figures.

Then.............

Sad truth but $10k is a normal price for a Conversion from a shop...

Same price Ive been quoted for a Chev V8 TD into a GQ.. Same price a mate was quoted for a VS V6 Comm into a 4skinner... Thats all engineered the lot drive away...

Most wont use second hand motors only fully reconditioned ones, as they dont know the history of the second hand motor... it could die tomorrow and cost them $$$ and reputation... Call around and price a second hand rebuilt 80 series TDiesel..!

Also 300,000klms in real world terms depending on how its been treated should be nothing... Was a 60 series in one mag the other week clicked over 1,000,000klms with a rebuild at 600,000k's...

If the rest of the car is in good nick, but the engines tired, it would be LOTS AND LOTS CHEAPER to throw in a new set of rings, head rebuild, maybe bigger valves, Turbo onto it too, and tidy up and keep it for another 300,000+klms????

Or do what Im thinking of, buy a newer Diesel and park it next to your current one, and start swapping parts... keep the goodies, and then sell the other one private... But as you say people will balk at the klms on the clock...

Do WA keep records of klms a vehicle has done?? if not wind it back to 100,000! ;-)

Chris
You will be looking at $16,000 for Chev Diesel but they will trade your motor. Offered me $4k for my 4.2 diesel sight unseen over the phone, which I thought was reasonably fair. Also stated I could get more depending on condition and mileage.
You've probably done your sums anyway but I got it down to roughly an 11 grand changeover but will probably have to change diff gears later to gain better economy.
I reckon you'll pay equally as much, if not more, for TD and it probably won't be fully reconditioned. Actually I know that to be true. A mate paid 14 grand to rebuild his 4.2 TD two years ago.
Anyway I'm still saving for my Chev but about halfway there.
They're certainly big boys toys aren't they?
I wish you luck