engin swap

[ezza87]

Hay guys first time forum user here dont really no how this work an all but we'll see how I go.
Iv got got a 92 auto gq patrol wich has been in the family since new, but unfortunately I had blown her engine a year or so ago, an now that iv got abit of time an money I would like to bring it back to life.
I was just wondering if I should reco the original 4.2lt petrol engine or do I go with the 4.2lt turbo diesel or the 4cyl 3lt diesel, just keeping in mind iv got around 5k+labor to spend. .
Thanks any help will be appreciated. .

[AB]

Welcome to the forum mate.

If you have the opportunity the optimum choice would be putting a td42 in there.

A member on here did this conversion when his tb42 got tired and he ended up getting a td42 from Patrolapart in Lilydale for 5k that came with everything including safari turbo that was in a rollover and had done high 200,000km's

Sounds like It's not your daily driver so if your Melbourne give them a call, mention you are from here and they might find something for you and keep an eye out on Carsales, Ebay, Gumtree, etc for one but it may take a while thats all.

Here is the members write up about his conversion.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?5432-Diesel-conversion-%28TD42-from-TB42%29&highlight=tb42+conversion+rossco

[Gecko17]

x2 What AB said... Imo, the TD4.2l is the best value for money and greatest chance at longevity for your GQ.

oh! Welcome to the forum too!

[MEGOMONSTER]

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[Dales300exc]

You can find good running engines from 1500-3000 complete with all bolt ons but rarely turbo.

[happygu]

Ezza,

What is wrong with the original donk, and how much do you really want to spend?

Mic

[threedogs]

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