engine rebuild 80 series
Submitted: Sunday, Apr 15, 2007 at 18:02
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Member - paul d(WA)
can any members in
perth recomend an engine specialists to fix a second blown head gasket on my 80 series before i head to the kimberleys,am desperate and at the moment i am getting no where!help!!
Reply By: Stu050 - Sunday, Apr 15, 2007 at 18:38
Sunday, Apr 15, 2007 at 18:38
Mandurah Diesel?? They do a good job on our company trucks.
Not sure of the Ph. number.
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Reply By: Member - paul d(WA) - Sunday, Apr 15, 2007 at 19:49
Sunday, Apr 15, 2007 at 19:49
thanks 4 reply do they do petrols?in a bit of a hurry!!
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Follow Up By: disco driver - Sunday, Apr 15, 2007 at 20:06
Sunday, Apr 15, 2007 at 20:06
Hi Paul,
How long ago was the first headgasket blowout, two gaskets going usually spells trouble and money
Expensive things like warped or cracked heads or blocks spring to mind.
Sorry to sound so negative but I would get these things checked before you take off on your trip just in case.
Much better to fix it all before you go than 'do' a gasket in the middle of nowhere with all the extra expence of towing, accommodation etc.
Having been the "Prophet of Doom", I hope it turns out OK for you
Cheers
Disco
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Reply By: Member - paul d(WA) - Sunday, Apr 15, 2007 at 20:20
Sunday, Apr 15, 2007 at 20:20
thanks for the words of wisdom ,gasket was done in
alice springs about 13,000kms ago not concerned of the cost,more for being stranded in no where and we still have to get to
darwin and on to
cairns by sept! Anybody you could recomend to do a PROPER job? much appreciated.
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Reply By: Member - Tour Boy- Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 07:25
Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 07:25
Ring around Yota dealers, they may have runout deals on the 1FZ-FE and 1HZ motors due to the new models. Better to have a new motor 100,000km warranty than a warped second hand rebuilt one. (if cost not a prob).
Regards
Tour Boy
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Reply By: Member - Karl - Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 09:42
Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 09:42
Try TLC in O'Connor on 9314 3714 - they specialise in Toyotas.
Karl
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Reply By: Member - Colin (WA) - Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 13:11
Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 13:11
Hi Paul,
Some time ago it was mentioned that Brunswick diesels have lots of 4.5L cruiser motors they have exchanged for thier diesels. Just an option to try, I personally would be very cautious about rebuilding a head that has cracked or blown in such a short time twice.
Good luck
Col
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Reply By: Member - paul d(WA) - Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 21:52
Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 21:52
thanks to all who took the time to reply,settled on robson brothers to do what they can,time is a premium cause we,ve given up our apartment so will be in a backpacker hostel for maybe a week!Trying to keep smiling and looking forward to the trip!!!!
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