To buy or rebuild.

[krbrooking]

Well I am not sure how much longer my rd2.8 is going to last in my gu, so I now have to make a decision on wether to buy a whole "new" one or get a recon 4.2td and go down that path. I know I want a 4.2td but can't afford/justify the price of getting a gu. I am not sure if I want to go down the buy a gq 4.2 path as I have been burnt with a few second hand cars and that is the same reason I am not sure about buying a used 3L gu as I can't afford the 4.2. So I am leaning more towards the recon way as then I at least know the motor is in good nik and I know my car is pretty reasonable besides a few cosmetic things, but I was not expecting the price of some of the quotes I have received.

I eventually want to get a camper so I do need something with a bit of torque to handle towing it around, along with being able to tackle the more technical tracks and rock climbs but still have really good road manners as I spend 80% on road as it is my dayly. So I am not sure which way to go ATM.

What do you all suggest doing, without turning it into a gu/gq bash.

[MudRunnerTD]

There is a TD42 engine on FB at the moment, I think he also just listed it on eBay for $2500, rebuilt with receipts 10000kms ago.

Worth a look

[Sir Roofy]

there is a td42 engine on fb at the moment, i think he also just listed it on ebay for $2500, rebuilt with receipts 10000kms ago.

Worth a look

kev that would be worth looking at a bigger motor and a good price

[threedogs]

4.2 TD GU got a nice ring to I eh

[BigRAWesty]

What about a conversion?? Is that a possibility??

[Stropp]

definitely the 4.2 mate

[threedogs]

is it possible to re build what you have and enhance it some how,
I seem to re call some one recently did just that and were more than happy.

[nissannewby]

A recon will be your best bet, probably the most cost effective. There are modifications you can do to the 2.8 to make them pull a little better but they still aren't a 4.2.

A 4.2 conversion could get costly as you will need the gearbox as well, accessories etc etc. If you want to keep costs reasonable then a gq4.2 would be a good option as gu 4.2 want rediculous coin. (Although I have one advertised, which will get a price drop soon)

How much are the quotes you got? If you don't mind me asking.

[krbrooking]

@Mudrunner
Thanks mate I will definitely look at that. Do you mind to put up the fb link as I don't have fb and it will give it to my wife.
@TD:
Yeh your not wrong bout the ring to it, and have rebuilt the engine once before and I don't have a lot of faith in the 2.8's especially putting more pressure on it.
@ Westy:
That is one of the options I have listed and is more than likely going to be the way I go or buying a gq 4.2. Sorry the header should prob be to buy or to convert.
@NB:

Yeh I have only received one quote for 18g + for a 4.2 conversion. Don't get me wrong after seeing what gets done I can understand. What have you got for sale and do you mind pm'ing me the price.

I will only be looking to do any of the this around April/may ish unless the wright thing comes up as the bank balance needs to build up a bit before I can do anything. I am just doing the research at the moment, I should prob have stated that in the first post.


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[Bloodyaussie]

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