Hilux diesel > Holden v6 conversion + IFS > liveaxle
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2003 7:21 pm
Guys, I am a bit of a newbie here, but I will get straight down to the ugly bits. - no not them ugly bits ;-)
I drive a 93 Yota Surf - 2.4litre turbo diesel. At the weekend, I smashed the crown wheel on the IFS diff for the second time this year. I was contemplating a live axle swap, but that is just going to have to wait. This afternoon, after a drive on the M2 motorway in Sydney, it seems I have done some real nasty engine damage. The Kms traveled (by the odometer is 170,000kms.
When I listen to the engine idle (well, attempt to idle), there is a metalic thuding sound with what I can describe as a vacume sound comming from the head area. I cant give much detail, since I decided to tow it to the mechanics instead of driving it any more. I suspect there is piston damage, or maybe a piston has broken off? it may also be a bent valve or broken valve spring?
The engine was cooked 2 years ago (100,000kms ago) where the head was replaced reusing the original valves etc.
Do you have any links or comments on power conversions? Maybe the Commodore v6 or a 3litrre 1kzte turbo diesel?
Any ideas on cost?
Also, another important factor for me is fuel consumption. I currently get 400kms from 50L of diesel, I hope the v6 is around that or better (12.5l/100kms) anyone with first hand experience?
What about bell housing adapters? Would Marks Adapters know best?
Is there any other important things I need to consider?
My current turbo diesel has an electronic fuel pump that may need a rebuild sometime in the next year or so, considering the KMs. It would be a shame to rebuild my current engine at great expence, to then have the fuel pump cost big dollars again?
Thanks for your help
James
My Toyota Surf --> http://203.2.201.247/surf
I drive a 93 Yota Surf - 2.4litre turbo diesel. At the weekend, I smashed the crown wheel on the IFS diff for the second time this year. I was contemplating a live axle swap, but that is just going to have to wait. This afternoon, after a drive on the M2 motorway in Sydney, it seems I have done some real nasty engine damage. The Kms traveled (by the odometer is 170,000kms.
When I listen to the engine idle (well, attempt to idle), there is a metalic thuding sound with what I can describe as a vacume sound comming from the head area. I cant give much detail, since I decided to tow it to the mechanics instead of driving it any more. I suspect there is piston damage, or maybe a piston has broken off? it may also be a bent valve or broken valve spring?
The engine was cooked 2 years ago (100,000kms ago) where the head was replaced reusing the original valves etc.
Do you have any links or comments on power conversions? Maybe the Commodore v6 or a 3litrre 1kzte turbo diesel?
Any ideas on cost?
Also, another important factor for me is fuel consumption. I currently get 400kms from 50L of diesel, I hope the v6 is around that or better (12.5l/100kms) anyone with first hand experience?
What about bell housing adapters? Would Marks Adapters know best?
Is there any other important things I need to consider?
My current turbo diesel has an electronic fuel pump that may need a rebuild sometime in the next year or so, considering the KMs. It would be a shame to rebuild my current engine at great expence, to then have the fuel pump cost big dollars again?
Thanks for your help
James
My Toyota Surf --> http://203.2.201.247/surf