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ok so i know there out there, i know they are a buick 4.3l, and probably a marine motor, but who knows where they can be got, if they can be got??as im having probs with the buick 3.8l i got..

its from a oldmobile 1983-85 front wheel drive buick/gmc/chevy diesel 4.3t 80kw dont remember the tourqe thow. same gearbox pattern as comm v6 n is much lighter than a 4cy lux diesel.my suspension sat 2'' higher with the v6 buick in. put one in mine turbo it was a gem. i payed 800 for mine but it enderd up costing me 6100 doing the complete conv myself it may be for sale i sold the hole car for 5500 n he put a v8 toyota motor in it

daryl
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zerosin wrote:ok so i know there out there, i know they are a buick 4.3l, and probably a marine motor, but who knows where they can be got, if they can be got??as im having probs with the buick 3.8l i got..

Salisbury wreckers here in Brisbane has one of these. It came out of a pajero but they have never got it started as the pajero had an interior fire. Externaly it looks like a good engine. It has been sitting there one the shelf for nearly 2 years so it could be cheap. They can be contacted on 07-32775066.

zerosin wrote:ok so i know there out there, i know they are a buick 4.3l, and probably a marine motor, but who knows where they can be got, if they can be got??as im having probs with the buick 3.8l i got..

Chevtorque in Perth has 2 of them , Remnants of when they were improting them
Ask for Adrian
08 94932769 or www.chevtorque.com.au

thanx tony an toyrex juz hopin 2 find one kinda local cause then i can see it rather than trustin some salesman

I have been thinking about this swap in a hilux too.
I emailed adrian at chevtorque and asked if he would recomend it as a swap and he said "not really"
I asked how reliable are these motors and he said "they are harsh and prone to oil leaks"
But he has two motors, a bellhousing to suit a hilux box and various other bits and pieces he wants to clear out of his workshop (for a price).
Now I dont know whether its worth it or not.
They used to import them so they must have liked them at one stage .
Paul.

what was the price they wanted for the motor and bellhousing?

They want 3 grand for the lot (2 motors, bellhousing and bits)
Would be the way to go to have a spare motor as these are a bit hard to find for parts.
Dont know if I should just whack a turbo on my 2.8 and be done with it.
But V6 diesel then fit with twin turbos sounds good
Paul.

are the motors complete from fan to flywheel.

Dont know.
I presume so.