Reconditioned 4bd1t from china... thoughts?

**Homestar** · 22nd October 2018, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by 87County

Nobody has yet made the comment that, if you do the work yourself, the cost of reconditioning a motor with a genuine Isuzu parts kit (which includes new liners) would be less than $3,000 wouldn't it?

Yep, that’s about right plus a turbo and any head work required. Been doing a bit of research myself as I may have access to one cheapish that needs some work through a mate who’s a truck mechanic. Not sure what I’d do with said engine yet but I have an RRC and 101 so I’m sure I could glue it into something...😉

I’d find a local engine and rebuild it rather than risk one of unknown anything. At least if you buy a rebuilder, you can usually check the crank, etc before purchase - if they won’t let you drop the sump, I’d walk away.

**Vern** · 22nd October 2018, 07:37 PM

I have bought 4 of these, on peoples word, never opened them up, have all worked perfect. Guess i am a risk taker

Reconditioned 4bd1t from china... thoughts?

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But i wouldn't touch one from frontline unless i knew i was going to build it up.

**Homestar** · 22nd October 2018, 07:43 PM

And that’s a good point mate, they’re ****ing strong engines, so if it was a known good runner and you trust the seller, it’s probably still good for a lifetimes service in an old Landy. 👍

**troyfyn** · 22nd October 2018, 07:54 PM

Ok great info... so I just need to find one in oz now 🤷*♂️

**martnH** · 22nd October 2018, 08:39 PM

China has some of the most technically advanced engine factory on the planet now.

The now popular Cummins crate engine is developed and made in China. The Chinese factory is new so all the latest technology is used and highly automated

Just saying....4bt1t is an low tech engine. It has been made in China for years........

4bd1 usually found in Chinese excavators....

Cheers

**Vern** · 22nd October 2018, 08:53 PM

All 4bd1 parts from isuzu are from japan though

**rijidij** · 25th October 2018, 05:51 PM

Troy, knowing that you do a fair bit of remote touring, I back up the comments suggesting you find a local engine and rebuild it. Although the Chinese are capable of making quality parts, for me a Chinese built engine would not give me a feeling of dependable reliability, they can, and do, take shortcuts on quality , so you would never know.
For that sort of money you could build one yourself, and better, especially if you do the hours yourself.

Cheers Murray

**rijidij** · 25th October 2018, 05:55 PM

You are most welcome to pop in to my place if you want to see the differences between the turbo and NA motors.
If you want to compare your 300Tdi to a Turbo Isuzu, take mine for a spin down the road.

**Homestar** · 25th October 2018, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by troyfyn

Ok great info... so I just need to find one in oz now 🤷*♂️

You called around the truck wreckers? Last time I did this they were plentiful (but that was a few years back) - still, they're not what you'd call a rare engine even if they are a bit long in the tooth now, there'll still be plenty out there for the buying.

**Homestar** · 25th October 2018, 07:07 PM

Just emailed the first Wrecker I found in my area - will let you know what they say.

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