hdfte 4.2td
Submitted: Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 at 17:19
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Member - kane c (NSW)
hi guys just after your thoughts of a 04 hdfte 4.2td with 180,000 ks into 94 80 series,what issues should i worried about.
Reply By: Member - Mark E (VIC) - Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 at 20:17
Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 at 20:17
A few things I would consider before lashing out with the big ones.....
1. Where has this engine come from? If from a rollover, I would want to see the engine running as they often keep running with the engine going upside down and this stuffs them.
2. Is the cost of the engine swap worth it for the condition of the rest of the car? I once went through this and came to the realization that I would be grossly overcapitalizing the car. Remember that even though the car may still have great running gear etc, that the rest of the car still wears out ie door hinges, latches, steering components, gauges, electrical bits and pieces, rattles, squeaks, rust (that often cant be seen from the outside).I would be surprised if you got any change from about $15k with a project like this....all spent on a car worth $??7-10k max?
3. From my understanding the basic engine swap isn't too difficult, but the electonics from this motor is complicated. Is the engine from 79 series (ute) or 100 series (wagon) as if from a 100 series, there is extra complications with electronic stuff.
4. Are you going to do most of the work yourself or get someone else to do it? Labour costs kill these sorts of projects.
4. Reliability once it's completed. Is the gearbox up to the job? Will the rest of the drivetrain handle the extra power and torque?
These are just a few things I can think of, but I'm sure there will be other opinions on this subject and I will watch with interest.
Cheers,
Mark
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