80 series turbo

gday smod.
have a lookat post7161 theres quite a bit there that will help youjamieson wild cat

if you want a early 90 's turbo diesel , make sure the crank has been done , problems in that year , Craigs hut 2003

Smod. the problem with the early Factory turbo diesels (HDT motor) was due to poor bigend bearing shells not the actual motor. By now most of these would have had the shells replaced, but if you do buy one up to about 94 then ensure it has been done or have it done immediately yourself ($400 ish parts & labour)
There were some rare problems with the actual crankshafts in the 1HZ (indirect non-turbo) but AFAIK not the Direct Injection factory TD

G'Day smod
Good choice....I recently bought a 92 turbo diesel, got the big ends done as soon as I got it, (200,000kms on the clock) and they were in excellent condition. The 80 had full service history and was well looked after, but there was no mention of the big ends done in the books, so I guess maybe I just got a good one.
You're dead right, the later ones are rare as rocking horse poo and the asking price is pretty high, but then again, a good example of a 4.2TD was still hard to find, period. My advice...be patient and one will come along. Prices seem to vary state to state, with cheaper ones in Syd and Melb with more to choose from.
Just my opinion....
Some info....
http://www.safari4x4.com.au/80scool/tech/td_bearings.html
Oh what a feeling...!!

G'day,

Yup, as mentioned above be patient and something will turn up, we looked for a good three months before we found a 96 1HD-FT multi valve, paid good coin, but the truck was in excelent condition and it runs like a dream. I cannot wait to do some serious cruising in it, as the 60 series we traded up from looked after us well, but there is no comparison in the comfort and power stakes.

Cheers

There is a 12/96 multivalve TD auto for sale in today's Adelaide Advertiser for $39,990. Seems a bit much for a seven-year-old Cruiser though.

Smod,

Why don't you look around and picked a normally asperated deisel and attach an aftermarket turbo. Might be a cheaper way to go. I bought my 91 80 Series GXL in Feb 2001 and it had 190 000 km on the clock for $23 000. I have since put a DTS turbo on now - as well as heaps of other stuff, and I couldn't be happier.

Thank's all for the replies on the 80 series, am currently considering heading west to check out that unit in Adelaide

Smod
I bought my 80 in 1995 when I was living in Adelaide. Went to Melbourne for the weekend checked out 3 bought a 1993 model 1HDT with steps, winch bar, roof-rack and 70,000 km on the clock for $42k. I haven't touched the motor other than normal servicing and I know the big-end bearings have never been replaced. It's now done 160,000 km including Flinders Ranges, Gamon Ranges from Adelaide and since moing to Brisbane we've done Ayres Rock, Kimberley and this year the Cape. Its still as solid as the day I bought it.

Smod,

We upgraded from an asthmatic '60 series, 300K clicks, to a '90 model, 80 series Turbo. What a difference!!! After a fuel pump o'haul($1250), it was a virtual rocket. After over 2 years, traded it on a 97 Multi valve turbo, with 87K on it, which is more refined, c'control for starters. It doesn't have the sheer grunt of 90 model, and this may have something to do with tyres, but we are keeping it long term. Had it 5 years now.

Only setback was pump o'haul, $3150, not long after we bought it. Have had no problems in over 130K clicks. Fitted big auxiliary tank, rear drawers, cargo barrier, tyre carrier and 3" exhaust. Front seats are plain, so we had adjustable lumbar supports put in by Motorcare, Brissy. Still not as good as after market seating.

Have a mysterious crack in rear tail gate which is getting bigger, and it rattles on our gravel roads. Economy is excellent, as long as you don't make it boogie too much, great touring vehicle, go anywhere. Is big enough to shift gear of uni student daughter, in one lift. Enough said.

If your patience can handle it, wait for the later model. Happy tyre kicking...

Hooroo...

hey mate i think i got what your looking for, black, 97 model , 80 series turbo diesel, auto, all extras, 145thousand kms,.
email me at roarts03@hotmail.com
or if anyone else is interested for that matter.
havn't advertised yet, and i know it won't last long.