80 Series LC - Petrol to Diesel

You are probably right Wayne, I guess that is the 'long story short' part. I figured that around $15K would be in the ball park for the changeover. Unfortunately, reliable and capable though they are, the petrol 80 series is worth nothing. Mine has fairly low kms (220K) and is in good nick with a few nice bits and pieces on it. Trade in value is about $7K and if I sold it for $10K privately, I would be doing well (that is assuming I could sell it).

So I ask myself what can I get for about $25K that I would like better than my current vehicle with a reliable (hopefully low kms) TD in it? The answer is not much really.

A good HDJ80R will still cost me $15K or better on the changeover, and London to a brick I will have to spend some extra on bits and pieces to set it up the way I want.

Anyhow, you could be right, but I am still keen to check it out as I am very happy with the current vehicle and would like to hang on to it for a few years to come, just with a TD in it.

Cheers,

matt.

Lizard,

I think $17K would be on the cheap side. Yes, I have thought about it, but would like to stay with the Tojo engine (parts, serviceability, etc). Not that you can believe everything you read on this forum, but it seems a 50/50 bet between the 6.5 and the 1HD in terms of performance, at a fair price difference.

Matt.

Dave,

Certainly an option, but I like my current vehicle, I have had it for 8 years and know it well. Not entirely logical I know, but I am pretty keen to hang on to it for a while yet.

Matt.

Axel,

Its actually not a bad price for a (relatively) low km HDJ80R.

15 hours to go.................!! Not sure that it will get through the appropriations committee in that time.

Wayne,

Still costs me better than $14K on the changeover by the time you roll in stamp duty and the bits and pieces you need. I am getting the message about it being too hard I suppose, but I would imagine if I was thinking about a 6.5l Chev, then the same issues (wiring, fuel lines, etc) would still apply and plenty of folk head down that path.

I found a 1HD-FT in Darwin today with 30,000Kms for $11K. Talked to a local outfit who reckon it can be done with the cut motor for about $4K to fit it (not contemplating doing it myself). Devil is in the detail I suppose with a potential for costs to escalate due to unknowns. Still thinking about it though.

What did you buy? Do you need to change your screen name to Wayne's 200?

Thanks,

Matt.

G'day Matt,

I guess at the end of the day, you will head down the path you wish to, being a parent/s our children do this all the time, LOL.

Are you talking about a motor
"I found a 1HD-FT in Darwin today with 30,000Kms for $11K."??
There is a place in Melbourne ( I think ) that will do a new 1HD-FT for 10K ( if you are after more info I will look, please advise)

Quote... "Devil is in the detail I suppose with a potential for costs to escalate due to unknowns."

Oh, YES, there will always be the "UNKNOWN COSTS" that's the way it goes.

Ummmm, change my screen name? Probably, but to nothing quite so lofty. Have just moved up from my/we/our first 4WD, a 85 60 series, Diesel, Manual, Ally bar. Lots of GREAT TRIPS with our five children. Short version of a long story... spent money on it to keep it on the road...in the past eighteen months, alternator, starter, air con, head, injectors, suspension... it's a bit of a list. Have just bought a standard 80 series, a quantum leap forward for us. Hence my comment....sometimes you have to move forward, and bugger the expence!!

Thanks for your reply and your interest.

Cheers,
Wayne.

Wayne, no just the engine; no car attached. Any contact details for other sources appreciated if you can find them.

Cheers,

Matt.

Hi Matt,
Am busy tonight, family get together... ie give me food... LOL
I will hunt up the information and post within the next 24 hours, if I can beforehand, I will do so.

Cheers,
Wayne.

Hi Matt,

I've had a problem locating the information, probably thrown out the magazine because my new cruiser is here. It was in the Just 4WD's magazine ( similar to Auto Trader) which seemed to be predominantly Eastern States advertising. Another forumite may be able to add more.
Sorry I can't.

Cheers,
Wayne.

No probs Wayne. Google is my friend.

Thanks Guys, I'll follow with interest if he keeps it updated. Unlike Joff, it is not something I would contemplate doing myself. I simply don't have the space or time.

Matt.

Thanks Tim. I have had a poke around LCOOL, just got to remember my login!

Matt.

Rod,

Yeh I have thought about it. Running costs are AN issue, but I have had the vehicle for 8 years now and loved it. It is really about deciding what vehicle I want for the next 5 years or so I suppose and this one with a TD would suit me well.

Matt.