100 series petrol to diesel conversion

Submitted: Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 22:08

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Brendan14

Hello all,
I own a 98 model 100 series 4.5 petrol on gas and are considering a turbo diesel conversion.

Can any of you genius's please advise me of your turbo diesel fuel economy both empty and loaded so I can accurately calculate how long I can expect to re-coup the cost.

Also, what turbo diesel engines will fit easily into a 98 100 series.

We intend to travel extesively towing a van, thats why!

Thankyou in advance
Regards
Brendan...

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Reply By: Matt(WA) - Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 22:35

Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 22:35

Hi Brendan,
Where abouts are you? If in Perth try Matt at www.perth4wd.com.au/parts_sh.html
They offered me a good price on a stock low km 4.2 turbo diesel. This was a import engine but they were going to re-ring and new bearings throught the bottom end. really good warrany and I could either keep my engine or they would sell it for me. They do the change over inhouse and have it all licenced and ready too go for you. You drop it off with the old engine and pick it up with the new donk all legal and registered. No affiliation or anything they were really helpfull when I have been chasing parts.
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Follow Up By: Brendan14 - Thursday, Aug 02, 2007 at 21:09

Thursday, Aug 02, 2007 at 21:09

Thanks Matt,
I contacted these guys and they were not interested, I understand, it would be a lot of stuffing around.

Regards
Brendan...

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Reply By: Muzzgit [WA] - Tuesday, Jul 31, 2007 at 01:00

Tuesday, Jul 31, 2007 at 01:00

It would cost less money and less heart ache to simply sell the petrol one privately and go buy a turbo diesel.

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Follow Up By: KSV- Tuesday, Jul 31, 2007 at 15:55

Tuesday, Jul 31, 2007 at 15:55

100% correct. IMHO it is just asking for trouble when converting petrol to diesel or automatic to manual etc. Only worth for unique car and 100 LC definatelly not one.

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Follow Up By: Brendan14 - Thursday, Aug 02, 2007 at 21:20

Thursday, Aug 02, 2007 at 21:20

Thanks Muzzgit,
I know it would be a real fiddly crap of an expensive job, but I am still working the figures to find the best result.

The cruiser is a 100 series dual cab conversion and when I bought it I had no idea the wife and I were going to travel Australia extensively real soon.

Therefore I want a tourer that is good at towing, reliable, efficient, simple and has longevity as I have no intention on selling the cruiser in the immediate future.
I have spent too much on this one to sell it.

I have gas on, but 320k's just is not enough for long distance saving. Travel around the coast line and into some parts of the country and there is plenty of gas, but I don't want to rely on 320k's to give me a good fuel saving.

I will not even entertain the idea of touring the country mostly on fuel, at 23l/100, may as well have a tanker following!

I am looking at maybe adding more gas as there is heaps of room under the tray, so I am looking at all avenues.

I have seen diesel 100 series conversions for sale, but at around 40 grand, just too much. I was hoping to fit an imported motor with around 30 thousand k's knowing that it will be a good truck for some time yet.

Hope this clears it up, and yes I am probably bloody crazy.

Regards
Brendan...

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Reply By: ross - Tuesday, Jul 31, 2007 at 10:20

Tuesday, Jul 31, 2007 at 10:20

Turbo diesels regularly return 12-13ltr/100klm

Unless you can do most of it yourself it wont be worth it.
You will have to buy an engine at least as new as the vehicle (to keep it legal)which is a 1HD FTE I think or maybe the slightly older 1HD FT.
They dont come cheap if you want something good.

Whats wrong with the LPG? Everyone else thinks its great.

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Follow Up By: Brendan14 - Thursday, Aug 02, 2007 at 21:22

Thursday, Aug 02, 2007 at 21:22

Thanks Ross, the sort of answer I was after.Regards
Brendan...

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Reply By: Member - Barnesy (SA) - Tuesday, Jul 31, 2007 at 12:54

Tuesday, Jul 31, 2007 at 12:54

If you really want a turbo diesel I would have thought it would be easier and cheaper to just sell this car and buy another. You look at the costs invloved in conversion, and then the extra to buy a turbo diesel car from the factory and no chances are it would be cheaper selling up. Swap any accessories you have onto the new 100 series.

Barnesy

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Follow Up By: Member - Barnesy (SA) - Tuesday, Jul 31, 2007 at 12:56

Tuesday, Jul 31, 2007 at 12:56

sorry, i made a typo, chances are.

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Reply By: Skippy In The GU - Tuesday, Jul 31, 2007 at 23:30

Tuesday, Jul 31, 2007 at 23:30

Sell your car and get a diesel or put a V8 diesel in it.

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Reply By: Richard W (NSW) - Wednesday, Aug 01, 2007 at 19:23

Wednesday, Aug 01, 2007 at 19:23

Brendan,

There's one happening here.

105->100TD

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Follow Up By: Brendan14 - Thursday, Aug 02, 2007 at 21:06

Thursday, Aug 02, 2007 at 21:06

Thanks Richard,
That will be a great tourer.
When I posted the thread I forgot to advise that I have a 100 series dual cab conversion, a turbo diesel in mine would be a ripper.

What price did you pay for the diesel?
Is it imported?
Also, will you be updating your progress, I am still interested, good luck

Regards
Brendan...

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Follow Up By: Richard W (NSW) - Thursday, Aug 02, 2007 at 21:52

Thursday, Aug 02, 2007 at 21:52

Brendan,

I saw quite a few of the 100 series dual cab conversions in WA and they look like a great touring rig.

The conversion is not mine so I don't know the price of the 105 series vehicle body however I understand a working 1HD-FTE engine from a wreck is worth around $12,000.

I'm sure the Overlander thread will be updated by Joff as he works through the project.

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