Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Hopefully they will iron out the front diff problems

I was rapt to here about, I planned on buying a new cruiser in about 18mths time and was hoping Toyota would bring out something different

Talking to the toyota rep today he said that toyota are releasing a 5.7 V8 diesel twin turbo in about 18 mths time he said that they are releasing a 90 series cab chassis and troop carrier, same motor is going to be realsed in USA in the tundras.

Choppa

Gday guys wonder if soemone can help, a mate oif mine just picked up an 90 Vitara with an auto in it it, the transmission pisses fluid out from the bellhousing, what would this most likely be, a seal gone? or something more major? what do you reckon? Any help would be much appreciated. Cheers Choppa

There is a cut and shut 40 on Ebay at the moment, the seller might be able to help with info, reckons he spent $50 big ones on it.

Choppa

Thanks D110V8D,

Will keep Leo in mind, how do you find the 6.5?

Happy with everything?

Cheers

Choppa

Roadnazi,

No worries, it wont be happening for a couple of months yet, when it does, I would be glad to.

Choppa

Found a joint over at Warragul that will do the conversion for me, took his patrol 6.5 v8 for a drive today, and was impressed! motor didnt have to do over 2000rpm to do what ever you wanted it to do! Am getting the 6.5 V8 diesel Conversion done (fully engineered), arb air lockers front and back, 3 ...

Got onto Dewars today, they said they could supply the motor and everything else needed for 11,660 inc GST which sounds pretty good, that is for a rebuilt motor and all accessories to do the job. Sounds good! Thanks for everyones help. 6.5 Rangie might take you up on that offer when the time comes ...

Thanks Gutsquisher

I tried ringing today but got no answer.


Choppa

Good on ya fellas, there is not too many forum' s that you can post a question and have four responses so fast :) I think I have heard of Dewars before, maybe seen them advertise? Wodonga is only 5 hours from here too, which is a bonus. I havnt got the mechanical knowledge to do it myself, replacing ...

Gday Fellas, Been lurking here for awhile now, in the next couple of months I am going to put a Chev 6.5l v8 diesel in my 75 series ute, have talked to Brunswick Diesels over in perth about it, but am thinking if using someone in Vic and saving $2000 in freight, and save a lot of stuffing around ...