Originally Posted by
mudski
Phil I rebuilt the motor. I didnt buy a second hand one. I stopped counting at 22k. For build, removal, instal, everything. A good second hand motor is maybe 8-12k. I think Patrol A Part had brand new TD42Ti long motors for around 12K not long ago too. I had dropped around 10k just in pump, injectors, turbo and intercooler, I bought the top quality components for the build....
If your handy with the tools, a conversion can be done at home. I just didnt have the resources to do so. So it did cost me more in the end. But, I'm happy with what I have now. I still do think though if your Patrol is a daily around towner, the ZD30 wins. The ZD is a zippy motor and can boost up nice an early in the revs, which makes for a smoother and easy drive. But the TD wins everywhere else IMO. Highway driving I rarely need to drop out of 5th, even of decent hills.