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dami Newbie
Joined: 30 Nov 2014 Posts: 4 Location: ireland
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Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 23:31 Post subject: trooper engine conversion |
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hey all, new to forum. my dads 01 trooper has given up due to overheating and mechanic told him that a second hand engine is the way to go. he suggested the older model 3.1 as an option. the thing is that I have an old Daihatsu fourtrak with a bril 2.8 turbo engine that the rust has taken over. mechanic never seen such a conversion so I was wondering would it be possible. has anybody done it before ? |
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drinksoptional *****
Joined: 21 Jun 2011 Posts: 590 Location: Scotland . South Lanarkshire
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Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 13:53 Post subject: |
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Be cheaper and easier fitting a 3.1td . Its different engine need to make mounts make adapter plates if that's even possible prop lengths etc change speedo n revs clocks variose other wiring and mech stuff |
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dami Newbie
Joined: 30 Nov 2014 Posts: 4 Location: ireland
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Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 14:24 Post subject: |
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ok thanks for reply. yeah mechanic said he never seen it done so just wondered if it were possible as the fourtrak seems unstoppable . he had suggested both 3.1 and 2.8 older trooper engines as options but said that the back engine plates need to be switched across and all in all it will take four days labour and wants a complete and running doner or he would not be interested in doing the change and no chance that he will do the fourtrack . so which is best the 2.8 or 3.1 |
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eithan h Moderator
Joined: 11 Dec 2005 Posts: 8195 Location: oxfordish
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Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 16:26 Post subject: |
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why not just put another 3.0l in? even less work needed then |
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dami Newbie
Joined: 30 Nov 2014 Posts: 4 Location: ireland
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Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 18:17 Post subject: |
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well to be honest am not a big 3.0 fan , it was always a hard starter and mechanic says not to chance changing the glow plugs . could go down that road and be back to square 1 this time next year |
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eithan h Moderator
Joined: 11 Dec 2005 Posts: 8195 Location: oxfordish
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Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 18:24 Post subject: |
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find another mechanic then who knows these engines the 3.0l in my eyes is a lot better than a 3.1 |
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drinksoptional *****
Joined: 21 Jun 2011 Posts: 590 Location: Scotland . South Lanarkshire
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Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 22:17 Post subject: |
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2.8 td ultra reliable better mpg. 3.1 td reliable more power less mpg 3.0 has issues but good powerfull engine . |
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dami Newbie
Joined: 30 Nov 2014 Posts: 4 Location: ireland
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Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 3:11 Post subject: |
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yeah to be fair I know of a 3.0 that never give any trouble at all . went to see a guy today that used to have a trooper that he converted to 3.1, said it was a great job but harder on fuel than 3.0, so if I could get a good running 3.0 then i:d consider |
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Rhanagar Lifetime member
Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Posts: 4861 Location: Preston, Lancs.
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Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 9:03 Post subject: |
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I think the main issue with the 3.0 is that people are scared of it. Armed with a Tech 2 and a good knowledge base (the forum) you should be fine. _________________ 1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition
Deceased
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto LS
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