Thread: surplus Series 1 - advice please

Yes, I agree with Diana - but the actual value will depend a lot on detailed condition, rust etc, although from the pictures does not look bad.

John

I thought these 2 were attached to the first message. Hopefully here they are.

Thanks for the detailed advice, I am amazed original engine numbers and the like can be had.

thanks

hmmmmmmmm interesting it looks alright.does it still go

Grille panel looks like it's from an 88 or 109(?)

Good question. It probably has not run for 5-7 years, but when it did it the engine went well. I turned it over on Sunday last, but we did not have enough power left (after working on a Massey Ferguson tractor - another story) to have a good go at starting. As you can see from the photos, it is kept in a shed, and was well maintained, so no promises, but I think it would start with little problem. It used to start with little encouragement.

Originally Posted by schmierer LR at singleton

hmmmmmmmm interesting it looks alright.does it still go

yep i reckon it probably would go.yeah it just would take a bit of effort for the first start.well keep me notified with things as i am always happy to go for a drive regardless of your intentions

the 2 1/4 litre (2.283 Litre) engines are pretty bullet proof - you can usually get them going without a lot of trouble.

However a word of caution. A little diesel, some penetrene or a drop of oil in each cylinder, leave for a few hours or over night, then hand crank the engine over without spark plugs till it turns easily before replacing the plugs and trying to start the engine. That way you wont damage the rings which may be stuck to the bore.

If there is a lot of smoke still coming after a few minutes it may only be the valve stem seals and not the rings.

Diana

BTW: the original sales information is only available for NSW distributed vehicles.