Good engine builder in eastern suburbs - VIC/engine exchange

[dogbreath_48]

I'm looking for an engine reconditioner for a toyots 2H diesel.

I've been quoted $5500 from Orger engines, unfuelled. He suggested injector/pump rebuild would likely cost ~$2500, which i though sounded a bit pricey?
HM Gem engines quoted $5750 for a bare long motor. (i didn't think to ask, but i presume this ISN'T exchange). I've heard bad things about HM GEM - anyone care to comment?
Couldn't find much on the net apart from Bernie Parts who exchanges a fuelled long motor for $5730. I think these are an imported reco motor.

Who else should i consider? Both for a reconditioner or exchange motor?
I fear an exchange motor could prove to be low on quality - are my fears justified.

Any help appreciated.
-Stu

[Hamo]

Those price's make's the rebuild kit on ebay sound cheap at $900
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/LANDCRUISER-2H-R ... dZViewItem

[Gibonator]

i got a hm gem engine, change over on my 22r cost 1200 so i wasnt that annoyed but they couldnt build that properly so i would not trust them with a diesel. they are just a budget rebuild.
what about a 1hz? get a low ks from a wreckers... maybe?

[6.5 rangie]

Get someone who builds these motors, ie. a desiel specialist. I got a engine builder to build my chev desiel, and they stuffed it. Even if it costs a bit more, atleast its done right!

[+dj_hansen+]

Try Rankin Diesel on 9762 9133. Great bunch of really helpfull blokes.

[evil_hitman]

heard lots of good stuff about rankin. see above.

[bogged]

Try Rankin Diesel on 9762 9133. Great bunch of really helpfull blokes.

hes complaining about the price already, thats the last place on this earth he needs to go within 12billion light years of!

[mudtoy]

Have been looking into LRA in Thomastown...ok it's not really eastern suburbs it is the cleanest workshop and engine building setup I have seen in ages.

9464 4094

[460cixy]

fuck good time for a v8 or ford 6 conversion and lpg. typical over priced toyota engine rebuild prices steer clear of gem for sure. thay have the best machines for engine reco but nothing is ever cleaned propely ect typical mass produced crap. have put plenty in for customers over the years and sent plenty back with stuff like allen key style head bolts and stuff half full of old crap from the last engine thay were in ect

[matt.mcinnes]

Who Rebuilt this Stonking 2F?
Engine Builders Details are as follows:
http://www.tdcengines.com/
TDC Engines
5/13 Turbo Drive
Bayswater N
9720 7620
Vic 3153
Refuses to give the secrets of this engine away but happy to build another just like it Cost around $4000 last year.

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modul ... p?id=17535

This guy takes pride in his work and even though mine is not a diesel he can build one hell of a torquey motor. Worth a call and a chat though quality is not always cheap.

In conjunction with my mechanic Chris
New Car Service Center ( he does old cars too )
1 Richard Street
Mitcham
9872 3677
I have no problems at all recomending both very highly. Chris has over seen most of the modifications and now knows FJ40's Inside out

[dogbreath_48]

Thanks all for the reply's! I didn't think $5500 was a bad price, just the $2500 estimate for the pump/injectors.
I'll give some of these places a call.

How bad are the import reco's? Just as bad as HM Gem's? I'll definately steer clear of HM given they're only $250 short of Orger's price.

-Stu

EDIT: I calles Bernie parts branch in Cambellfield, who trade as SMS Diesel Spares. They claim the engines are manufactured in sydney. I've been given some fairly attractive quotes by these guys - has anyone had any experience with these engines?

[smokem]

this for the troopy stu? Any word on whether or not you gunna get it?

[kered]

for your injector pump and injectors check out hiflo diesel in springvale, they only do diesel injection. they sell to a lot of diesel mechanics around the traps and through don kyatt in moorabin.

[mick355]

Stay away from HM at all costs. I got a change over Holden v8 to fit to a mates car and couldn't turn the thig over with a 3' breaker bar with the plugs out!! Try Crankshaft Rebuilders in balckburn 98940024 they don't usually assemble but could point you in the right direction.

[dogbreath_48]

this for the troopy stu? Any word on whether or not you gunna get it?

Haha, who's this?! I'm just considering the costs involved at this stage.

EDIT: ahh now i know! Have you noticed Syzygy's bundy is nearly identical to yours?

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Thanks again for the replie's everyone, i'll give hiflo a call on monday.

Is there still noone out there who's had experience with one of these SMS Diesel exchange motors?