Upgrading a 1986 Navar
Submitted: Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 08:28
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I think I know where this will leave but I will ask anyway. We are looking at a
Cape York trip next year. We have a 100 series LC and are going to upgrade the
suspension and tyres for the trip. Our son has a 1986 Navara and was thinking of putting a bigger motor (etc etc etc) as the current engine is the standard 2.4 normally aspirated petrol. Everything is standard. I know where he is coming from. It was his first 4wd and doesn't want to let it go.
We have suggested to bite the bullet and sell it and get something a little more "capable"! Mind you this has been suggested quite diplomatically. No chance of a blue just being careful.
Another way would be to find someone in
Sydney like Ritchie of Hume Off Road (was there yesterday) to advise him. Even if he has to pay it would be worth even our piece of mind. We could almost tow him all the way (what!!! me exaggerate - never) but that is not ideal.
To summarise;
1. Any advise in upgrading
2. Any reliable and trustworthy contact in
Sydney for them.
Thanks and hope to see anyone in the
Kimberley from June 1 to June 20. YGH88E. Philip
Reply By: Ozhumvee - Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 08:48
Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 08:48
Unless he has had it for most of its life and knows its history or is going to go through it from one end to the other and spend the dollars to replace or renew most components then my choice would be to upgrade.
If however he can do most of the work himself, has a cheap source of spares and plenty of time then keeping it might be the cheaper alternative.
A few things to consider, early Navara's were not particularly capable off road so if intending to do harder trips then a change of vehicle might be better.
Parts in remote areas might be a bit of a problem but the vehicle should be able to cope with the touring duties if in good knick.
It will not perform like a modern vehicle on the road, cruising speed will be in the 90's or slower if
well laden and hills might slow it down.
Upgrading just the motor without attending to the rest of the drivetrain is probably asking for trouble.
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Follow Up By: vk1dx - Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 09:13
Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 09:13
Thanks Peter
I have sent this link to him so he gets it first hand.
Phil
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