Oka's

Post by **derangedrover** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 1:17 pm

What do you know about them?
Where can I go to get info like common faults, fuel consumption, servicing info etc, etc

Cheers
Daryl

Post by **bogged** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 1:25 pm

we had a dual cab in our station in RFS in NSW. The only one actually.

It was good offroad, nice to drive, but handled like a boat with all the gear on, hoses, ladder, pump, water tank etc.

We were stationed at Kurnell, so sand was a daily play, and it did it with ease.

Sort of Defender like inside, basic stuff. Nothing flash.

HTH

Post by **mav** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 1:25 pm

a dealer should have all the info your after, a local dealer has had a few go through its yard they look a bit top heavy. aparently they are powered by a perkins (a bit down on power but very reliable)

Post by **Damo** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 1:31 pm

I seem to remember they have dana diffs.

Post by **bubs** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 1:34 pm

Damo wrote:I seem to remember they have dana diffs.

yes - 60 front on the one my uncle worked on (drivers side drop to this one)

Post by **bj on roids** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 1:51 pm

chevy kingpin 60 front low pinion.

Post by **ISUZUROVER** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 2:04 pm

Don't know if things have changed but when they were new...

They had a D60 front and rear, and were offered with either a:

2l 4cyl Perkins TD (who would buy that)
4l 4cyl Perkins TD
6.2??? Chev NA V8 Diesel

Prices ranged from 40k for a cab chassis to 130k+ for a fitted out bus (I'm sure they would be a lot more now).

Apparently the design was partly based on a landrover forward control (FC101).

Post by **Dozoor** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 4:10 pm

Thats right BJ ,n Damo and a 60 or 70 Dana in the Back ,
All on 8 stud rims mmmmmm
I pass one every day and It does tours from mascot or somwhere ,
I just want to disimbowell it , and have the bits on my shed floor mmmmm :twisted:

Post by **onall4** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 4:54 pm

Models After 1994:
Dana 60 Front. All are 35 Spline inner & Outer Axles
Dana 70HD Rear (Bomb Proof) Disc Brakes .
4.88 Ratio Front & Rear.

Post by **Fathillbilly** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:05 pm

they also ran a Dana transfer case i will try to find out which 1

the pinion nut on the rear diff has a tendency to come undone
i have herd this was due to the engine vibration frequency.

the buses with the self leveller do have a habit of tipping over

and i know some of the parts are pretty hard to come by since the mob that was making them closed their doors

but other than that not a bad rig

Post by **MUSS** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:08 pm

they generally run a perkins deisel donk plenty of go... seen a xouple up the cape about a month ago awesome machine

Post by **Dozoor** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 6:48 pm

Exellent ,what would the uni's on the front axle shafts
be rated at pete- Bj Being 35 spline inner outer they would be bigger than the tail shaft unis probly ! !

So they arn't making okas anymore, pity

Post by **purefmx** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 7:33 pm

They had one as a service vehicle at Peabody Ravensworth Open Cut. The fitters said it was for ever breaking driveline components and costing the company lots of $$$'s.

Post by **derangedrover** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 10:19 pm

more info on the driveline failures would be interesting
have heard vague rumors about gbox failures
most dealers dont want to talk about their shortcomings....

anyone know if a 15" rim will fit over the brakes on 8 stud 60/70's?

Cheers
Daryl

Post by **wanna** » Thu Aug 07, 2003 10:44 pm

have a look at there web sight the companys not bust just stoped production going to start again in the next 12 months when i asked about engines was told only 1 engine ever used perkins turbo and its going to be big dollars for a new one

Post by **Wooders** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 11:11 am

I thought they had a New Process 208 transfer case.... :?:

Post by **bj on roids** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 11:29 am

onall4 wrote:Models After 1994:
Dana 60 Front. All are 35 Spline inner & Outer Axles
Dana 70HD Rear (Bomb Proof) Disc Brakes .
4.88 Ratio Front & Rear.

SOOOOOOO where can you get me one puller pete? :cool:

Post by **Wooders** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 11:46 am

Just did a Google search for ka Specifications & got this :shock:

and this

Post by **V8Diesel** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 4:41 pm

onall4 wrote:Models After 1994:
Dana 60 Front. All are 35 Spline inner & Outer Axles
Dana 70HD Rear (Bomb Proof) Disc Brakes .
4.88 Ratio Front & Rear.

Peter is correct, and 70HD are near on BOMB Proof, and the brake callipers are huge!!
Industry rumour is that OKA "ceased production to redevelope the vehicle, but will go back into manufacture at an unforseen time."

I have some specs on these and will post them next week.

Matt

Post by **Bitsamissin** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 6:29 pm

Hey BJ one of the funniest offroad video clips I have ever seen was of an Oka going up Rocky Tk. Yes it was daylight and dry and the thing was bouncing around dangerously, you could see the heads of the driver and passenger almost smacking together it was rockin so much. A dude in my club has the clip I'll see if I can get it.

Post by **moose** » Fri Aug 08, 2003 6:43 pm

give this mob a ring !!!!
http://alltrac4wd.com.au

there in Adelaide !!!

Post by **bobtail** » Sun Aug 10, 2003 7:41 pm

I,ve got a mate in WA who worked for the company who built them. He has all the tech stuff and tonnes of spares .

Post by **derangedrover** » Tue Aug 12, 2003 9:02 pm

Bobtail
Could I get the contact details of your mate pls

Cheers
Daryl

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