HZ engine rebuild............

Morning Reiner.

I don't know what they are quoting for an engine rebuild , but there is a brand new 1HZ long motor sitting on the floor in Lanes Toyota Melbourne (Spare parts) for somewhere between $6-7,000.00 (Can't remember the exact price but could find out real easy if you are interested)

Reiner,

200,000km is not a lot for a diesel.
I would be doing a few more checks before rebuilding the motor.
Towing the van might have been a blessing. Is there any oil stains on the camper. Check where the exhaust would come out and hit the camper.
Check under the vehicle for oil drops or oil stains on the gear box or diff. This would show a oil leak rather that oil used in the motor.
Change the oil and filter. The motor should take 10lt of oil. After the motor has run for a while allow it to cool before checking the oil level.
If it is still using oil a rebuild might be in order then.

Wayne

I think REPCO get GEM to rebuild their engines.

I had one rebuilt in Perth last year for $4800( not Repco) .I had to remove the engine and strip everything off the outside of the block including the pump,manifolds,every sensor ,nut and bolt.
Then put them all back on and reinstall the engine.
I got a 12 month 20000klm warranty.

It got a compete new engine kit and rebored ect.
I aso had the pump rebuilt ,new radiator.

14 months later all is well,no oil usage ,no smoke,stays cool and has heaps of power.

I would look in the yellow pages and visit a few shops and talk to them.
Ask them what kind of engine rebuild kits they use,make it clear you want a fully reconditioned engine and that they are a member of the engine reconditioners association.
By being a member they are supposed to abide by the Australian Standards for engine reconditioning.

They are less likely to pull tricks on someone who is aware of their rights and ask the right questions.

hi , i would try a good quality oil before a rebuild, may be penrite , do some research on oils , it seams a little early at 200000, also do some research on your speedo,some c ..... chaps do a trip or two in reverse, here in qld some sit on the side of the road all day &night taking photos . kookaburra

Hi Reiner.
I quoted one up for a customer a couple of months ago.
$7200.00 brand new from Toyota.
Not old stock either as they are always bringing them out from Japan. My customer ended up going for a 1HDT conversion on his 100. Best move ever.
For that sort of money I would recommend against a rebuild and go for the new.
For rebuilding I have been using "The Complete Engine Company" formerly API engines. Excellent work and excellent service. Our workshop has been using them for the best part of 20 years for jap imports and I have recently been using them for the rebuilds as GEM/HM have given me nothing but dramas with every job.
Hope this helps
120scruiser

Try CEM oil flushing concentrate before spending up big on a rebuild. CEM is an advertiser on EO. I have used it on our 1HZ with great results especially in keeping the fresh oil clean after an oil change.

Hi people!
I have an 80 series with a suspect cracked head .... Can someone suggest a good mecanic in Adelaide??
Thanks!

Luca

Yes the oil consumption is on the high side but if its still putting out reasonable power, why would you spend $4-8000 on a rebuild for the sake of saving 5 liters of oil every 2000km?

I have to agree with Ross on that one. I had a 186 Panelvan many moons ago and the blowby was that bad that I had a 4l oilcontainer sitting in the front and every night I put the oil back with some more oldoil to top it up for at least 12 month.
But I think those days are gone.
I changed the oil and filter and see how much oil I use around town without towing the Camper.
Thanks for everybodys replies.
cheers
Reiner