Getting back on the road is going to be delayed a tad longer
briche said
04:49 PM Dec 9, 2017
Our timetable for getting back on the road has been dealt an untimely issue that we did not see coming.
After taking the crusier to our normal service center, we were dealt a bit of a blow when we told that the number
cylinder was a little lower in compression compared to the others. Further investigation showed a broken ring.
So there it is, major dollars to repair this issue, new pistons, rings, probably valves, head gasket plus the labour
around $10,000 although may be able to,get it down to $9000.
So as a result we are forced to stay put in Rye for about another year while we manage the finances to cover all this.
somebody once said, It's the joys of motoring, not sure about the joys bit though.
Brian (briche)
Aus-Kiwi said
05:22 PM Dec 9, 2017
New long block , or crate motor ?
Desert Dweller said
06:31 PM Dec 9, 2017
Trade it in, that's what we did after our Ford Ranger was repaired from being hit by lightning. Easy.
hako said
08:20 PM Dec 9, 2017
That's a bummer Brian, totally bad timing and what a disappointment. I guess you've investigated alternatives like a 2nd hand motor from wreckers or using one of the Japanese import engines. I hope things brighten.
Good Luck.
Hetho said
08:47 PM Dec 9, 2017
Hi Brian.
I agree with DD, trade it in.
Tony Bev said
12:54 AM Dec 10, 2017
Sorry to hear of your hiccup, Brian
I suppose it is better to happen now, than perhaps having the engine fail, when you are halfway to somewhere
valiant81 said
09:07 AM Dec 10, 2017
Hi all;
I have to agree with a couple of the posts, trade the old girl in and that may be a bit hard if your motor is torn down ( re the broken ring issue ). A second hand motor from the wreckers. A jap import is also worth thinking about. In Japan i think the cars and buses are taken off the road with a very low mileage ( some ware around 80,000 Kms ) and are checked out before being sold overseas.
If it was me, have a good hard look at how long you have had your 4x4 and all of the good times you have had over the years. The condition of your 4x4 Paint,tires and does every thing work and do what is asked of it.
OK replacing the engine or a total rebuild is going to cost big money and would also go towards a deposit on a newer model. The problem is no matter how good it looks ( unless you are buying new ) may be in good condition with unknown issues and maybe just the ticket. But what if it turns out to be a dog and 12 months down the track you have more issues and it's going to cost more money.
One would think that you would be better off spending your money on fixing the old girl up. That way at least you know what you have.
I too will have a problem with my Pajero, no problems as of yet. But 23 years young and 230,000 Kms it is in the back of my mind, when something will go wrong big time. So far only glow plugs.
Hewy54 said
09:35 AM Dec 10, 2017
I am very much in favour of fixing what I have if it is still going to do what I need.
$10,000 to replace a motor is still quite cheap when it comes to changing it over.
Hard to tell from the photo, but it looks like a 100 series. Sell yours in a broken condition, then find a replacement may cost you up to $30 - $40k, so getting a new motor and looking forward to 200k of trouble free travelling is cheap in comparison.
If you were to get a different one who is to say that it has not come from someone who has had problems with it, so traded it to get rid of their problem and pass it on to you.
Dougwe said
09:37 AM Dec 10, 2017
Not good news at all Brian. Some good news about Cheryl a few moons back but now followed by your bad news. Whould you like me to keep an eye out for the Chinaman in my travels
Say hi to Cheryl and the girls for me.
hako said
11:58 AM Dec 10, 2017
I just had a look to see how much Landcruisers go for and some are pretty cheap - the link is to one in W.A. ...4.2TD has high Kms (don't Toyotas last forever?) but has RWC so can't be that bad. $4000 seems cheap to me.
I just had a look to see how much Landcruisers go for and some are pretty cheap - the link is to one in W.A. ...4.2TD has high Kms (don't Toyotas last forever?) but has RWC so can't be that bad. $4000 seems cheap to me.
If that was in SA I would grab it if only to keep it for spares for mine.
As it is a 1993 remember that it only has a towing capacity of 2500kg.
-- Edited by Hewy54 on Sunday 10th of December 2017 12:26:17 PM
Aus-Kiwi said
01:20 PM Dec 10, 2017
Be aware of salt mines up there ! We say vehicle only 4 years old . But body was bad with rust . Be a good but for mechanical parts tho !
Aus-Kiwi said
01:25 PM Dec 10, 2017
What caused this damage ? If diesel ? Was it filled with petrol ? Has engine ever over heated ?? They can be repaired way cheaper ! If bore and journal tolerance is with in spec . It MAY just require rings , bearings and gaskets etc ?? But I would be checking as to WHY this happened?? As it could happen to new built engine ! Fuel type and deliver is critical on
Modern engines !! Petrol or diesel !!
hako said
01:35 PM Dec 10, 2017
Her's another for $750 more, newer, long reg and half the Kms. I never realised they were that cheap!
Dennis, Seller says Dual Fuel, elsewhere Turbo Diesel, if its a TD well worth looking at.... And 1999 so ( to me) has the ability to tow a van with 3500Kg ATM
-- Edited by PeterInSa on Sunday 10th of December 2017 02:03:32 PM
Hewy54 said
03:42 PM Dec 10, 2017
hako wrote:
Her's another for $750 more, newer, long reg and half the Kms. I never realised they were that cheap!
Our timetable for getting back on the road has been dealt an untimely issue that we did not see coming.
After taking the crusier to our normal service center, we were dealt a bit of a blow when we told that the number
cylinder was a little lower in compression compared to the others. Further investigation showed a broken ring.
So there it is, major dollars to repair this issue, new pistons, rings, probably valves, head gasket plus the labour
around $10,000 although may be able to,get it down to $9000.
So as a result we are forced to stay put in Rye for about another year while we manage the finances to cover all this.
somebody once said, It's the joys of motoring, not sure about the joys bit though.
Brian (briche)
Good Luck.
Hi Brian.
I agree with DD, trade it in.
I suppose it is better to happen now, than perhaps having the engine fail, when you are halfway to somewhere
Hi all;
I have to agree with a couple of the posts, trade the old girl in and that may be a bit hard if your motor is torn down ( re the broken ring issue ). A second hand motor from the wreckers. A jap import is also worth thinking about. In Japan i think the cars and buses are taken off the road with a very low mileage ( some ware around 80,000 Kms ) and are checked out before being sold overseas.
If it was me, have a good hard look at how long you have had your 4x4 and all of the good times you have had over the years. The condition of your 4x4 Paint,tires and does every thing work and do what is asked of it.
OK replacing the engine or a total rebuild is going to cost big money and would also go towards a deposit on a newer model. The problem is no matter how good it looks ( unless you are buying new ) may be in good condition with unknown issues and maybe just the ticket. But what if it turns out to be a dog and 12 months down the track you have more issues and it's going to cost more money.
One would think that you would be better off spending your money on fixing the old girl up. That way at least you know what you have.
I too will have a problem with my Pajero, no problems as of yet. But 23 years young and 230,000 Kms it is in the back of my mind, when something will go wrong big time. So far only glow plugs.
$10,000 to replace a motor is still quite cheap when it comes to changing it over.
Hard to tell from the photo, but it looks like a 100 series. Sell yours in a broken condition, then find a replacement may cost you up to $30 - $40k, so getting a new motor and looking forward to 200k of trouble free travelling is cheap in comparison.
If you were to get a different one who is to say that it has not come from someone who has had problems with it, so traded it to get rid of their problem and pass it on to you.
Not good news at all Brian. Some good news about Cheryl a few moons back but now followed by your bad news. Whould you like me to keep an eye out for the Chinaman in my travels
Say hi to Cheryl and the girls for me.
I just had a look to see how much Landcruisers go for and some are pretty cheap - the link is to one in W.A. ...4.2TD has high Kms (don't Toyotas last forever?) but has RWC so can't be that bad. $4000 seems cheap to me.
https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Toyota-Landcruiser-1993/SSE-AD-5141537/?Cr=13
Good Luck.
If that was in SA I would grab it if only to keep it for spares for mine.
As it is a 1993 remember that it only has a towing capacity of 2500kg.
-- Edited by Hewy54 on Sunday 10th of December 2017 12:26:17 PM
Her's another for $750 more, newer, long reg and half the Kms. I never realised they were that cheap!
https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Toyota-Landcruiser-1999/SSE-AD-5111900/?Cr=22
Good Luck.
Dennis, Seller says Dual Fuel, elsewhere Turbo Diesel, if its a TD well worth looking at.... And 1999 so ( to me) has the ability to tow a van with 3500Kg ATM
-- Edited by PeterInSa on Sunday 10th of December 2017 02:03:32 PM
I believe this to be a scam.
If not, I have sent an email enquiry and will go over Monday to pick it up.
$4750 for a 1999 VX with only 300000km on the clock.
Yeah, sure.
Redbook price is about $15000 and they are always way under.