DO i BUY A 4.2 LT 02 CRUISER
Submitted: Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 11:58
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G /DAY a little help please ? Just looked at one 120-000 km on the clock non tubo manual looks ok ,I have not had drive yet DO not know much about them and their problems ,I need it to tow 17ft van, He wants $ 28 000 for it . thank you ITS O2 MODEL
Reply By: Member - bushfix - Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 12:12
Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 12:12
g'day,
i don't own one but i believe for your purpose (towing 17footer) it would be a "tad" frustrating (slow.) Look for a factory turbo or petrol (don't forget the 80 series.)
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Reply By: Member - Nick (TAS) - Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 12:20
Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 12:20
As above, look for a T/D and if their to dear, you can pick up petrol models cheap and in the purchase savings you get alot of fuel.Plus you get more power.
I have a 2003 GXL N/A and its a pain towing our camper that is under 1 T, its getting a turbo and inter cooler soon(I think).
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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 14:19
Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 14:19
The manual box (R151F) on the HZJ105 that you're looking at is the weak link.
If you get a 6cyl petrol 105series or a factory turbo 100series (they have the stronger H150F box), or any auto transmission, you'll be better off.
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Follow Up By: Member - Mark E (VIC) - Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 19:34
Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 19:34
Phil,
Do you know whether the H150F gearbox can be fitted to the 105 diesel standard, should the unthinkable happen? Might have to keep this in mind down the track, though hopeully not...
Though I do think with sensible driving it should be OK as is.
Cheers,
Mark
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Follow Up By: Member - Nick (TAS) - Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 20:02
Thursday, Jun 21, 2007 at 20:02
yep you can fit it , you need the bell housing,flywheel, cross member??, gear shift levers Im keeping it in mind to.
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Reply By: Member - Karl - Friday, Jun 22, 2007 at 09:56
Friday, Jun 22, 2007 at 09:56
Why not just fit an aftermarket turbo on it, at 120000 km it's hasn't even been worked in yet.
The cost of an aftermarket turbo (approx $3000 depending on brand and who fits) + the cost of the Cruiser will still be less than trying to get a factory turbo of similar milage and price.
It will give you the benefit of a diesel and the power of a petrol. Towing a 17ft caravan is going to chew the juice.
IMHO anyway.
Karl
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