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  1. 16th July 2015, 07:18 PM #11
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    4bd1-t would be great but I'm wondering, with the extra torque I am going to be in the same place with the 308 in the rangie, ie. Broken transfer,gearbox,axles! I actually liked everything about the defender I have for my use, but I also like the 4jb1-t engine in my rodeo!
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  2. 16th July 2015, 07:26 PM #12
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    Has anyone done this conversion?
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  3. 16th July 2015, 07:28 PM #13
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    If you were happy with the original engine why change it? Stick a rebuilt one back in it.
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  4. 16th July 2015, 08:37 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by stealth View Post
    If you were happy with the original engine why change it? Stick a rebuilt one back in it.
    Agreed , a rebuilt tdi will go 250k without issue and is easy on the drivetrain and not break the bank.

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  5. 16th July 2015, 09:09 PM #15
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    That has been my preference aswell. Thanks just Good to hear from someone else, I only have people around here with Toyota's and other throw away cars.although if someone said there is a kit to put the motor out of my rodeo in it with minimal fuss then I would be interested! But I can't find anything in Australia.

    I noticed that roverparts sell new motors, has anyone had one or know the details on them?

    Thanks
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  6. 17th July 2015, 03:53 PM #16
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    To give you and Idea on rebuild costs, I'm in the process of building a spare short motor. Machine work has been done. Bottom end is ready to be assembled.




    rebuildable short motor $100


    +20 pistons, ring and bearings from TURNERS $704


    Machine work and crank grind $530


    Timing belt and gaskets $400


    New head $800-1400
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  7. 17th July 2015, 04:56 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by lrdef View Post
    Its a 96 model but I'm not sure build date I will have to have a look tomorrow. I'm thinking of spending the money and buying a new motor. I think I have seen them for sale online. But I am wondering if I am not better off putting a different motor in her.

    I'm doing a bit of searching on this site to see what people have done. I own a rodeo with the 4jb1-t and its a pretty reliable Ute but not what I would call a 4wd! But I have also owned a range rover with 5lt v8 and although it was a beast the drive train was not built for the power.I got to know that a lot!

    So it leaves me to think maybe I should restore to stock standard.it handled the first 400000 Km with not to many dramas! Just looking for some advice to what others may have changed. This will be a full strip down to chassis rebuild.
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    Spend the money building a good Tdi instead of mods,keep it as is so parts are straight off the shelf. Pat
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