EFI to TD42 gift giving for BA.

[mudski]

Mark your block you've stripped did you mark where each part came from or did you just pull it down??

Conrods are numbered. Pretty much everything else was just removed....

[Alitis007]

I will first start by saying chill out and just take a step back. This is not the place for any debate.

Mudski your correct about your block and Jono can easily use his turbo kit with it.

Machining is all cost dependant on how much is required but should not be more than $2000.

I think westy has been misunderstood and no suggestion here is a bad suggestion. He proposed Jono sell his turbo kit to aid with funds for getting this back on the road, sure its a backwards step performance wise but is certainly a way to ease the financial side of it. Again it is only a suggestion.

There should be no "should" or "should not" in this thread, just suggestions and info to arm Jono with all the tools he requires to make an inform decision. Regardless of his decision it will be the right one. There is more to this than just throwing another engine in it.

So lets way up the pros and cons then to help the man out.

Rebuild- Pros- The engine will be fresh and the condition now known, being new should give years of trouble free motoring.
Cons- Time and cost, obviously any machining that may be required will take time, cost will come from machining and parts

Secondhand motor- Pros- The quickest way to have the car running.
Cons- Another unknown, yes there is a 30 day warranty but who says it wont fail and how do we know the condition.

New motor- Pros- Also a quick option and also a warranty is given (either a reco or crate)
Cons- Again cost will be up there.

Keep the generosity, info and suggestions flowing. If Jono has any questions then he is allowed to ask. Sometimes just listening is a good thing.

Mat check your pm's mate

Still the bottom end is still unknown and we're just assuming at this point and untill we can get it to rotate I'm assuming the worst untill we strip it down to check the condition of the crank which imo is the most imoortant part. 2k was the same rough cost I told jonathan last night and it will only go up.

Should add to the pros of the 2nd hand motor that you could get a genuine motor that might go for years and years trouble free aswell, its a gamble that's worth considering

[Alitis007]

Conrods are numbered. Pretty much everything else was just removed....

Do you know exactly the position of each bearing cap like which way it faces ??

[threedogs]

if you go down the 2nd hand motor road what motor would be preferred silver or black top.
I can check my sources for prices if you want?

[Irish]

Sorry for late reply but whatever way BA decides to go I'm in:

[93patrol]

I am not sure if this helps but a wrecker in Brooklyn ( not sure if it's close) has a fair few td42 Utes he's wrecking if not put me in for $100. Let me know an account via pm and I'll send it on its way

[Bloodyaussie]

I would appreciate any input as matty said.. if you have a contact that may help please l9ok into it.. as I said before I am struggling with trying to do everything including looking after a sick boy and taking him to work with me..

I do truly appreciate everyones help and will make up for it... just right now I am on my knees.

[threedogs]

get off your knees BA no need for that. You're bigger than that

[Bob]

Jonathon
I am sorry that this has happened however I would advise you to involve your Wife in any decision that you make.
Your family must come first and you need her support in what you do.
Bob

[nissannewby]

get off your knees BA no need for that. You're bigger than that

It's all good he is finished now....