sailor
Jackass of all trades
you'll like the valve body, install is not too difficult...
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I ordered directly from Rodney and installed myself cause I have a Gturbo. I am very happy with the way it shifts.I just ordered direct from Australia, the local guys were not knowledgable at the time...
Have you put figures to those options?
I spent $2k on parts to rebuild a HD-T (no machining done).
I later sold the same engine as a running rebuilder, condition unknown, and requiring IP rebuild or replacement for $2500. (full disclosure, IP issue caused the engine to runaway, RPM exceeding redline by a metric s***-tonne)
At the time used Japanese import HD-T were $7.5 - 8k, HD-FT were $8.5 - 10k AUD.
I could have done a full strip down / rebuild, send everything in for machining, head rebuild etc for well under the cost of a used replacement.
Just a quick update, engine is all torn down and is now with the machinist. Hoping to hear back sometime next week on the condition of everything. Now its time to turn my attention to rebuilding the power steering pump and any parts that I can order without machinist measurements. Once the weather is nice I also plan on doing as much practical detail work as possible on the engine bay. Also finally got on the list for a wholesale valve body. Took some doing.
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Oil Cooler - $500
Crankshaft - $1650
IP Rebuild - $2300
Injector Rebuild - $600
ISSPRO EGT and Boost Gauges - $400
Piston Kit - $1550
Oil Pump kit - $600
TB Kit with misc hoses and accessories - $500
OEM Connecting Rod - $350
GTurbo - $2250
Machinist labour - $800
Build labour - $3600
This was a conservative rebuild. There was a s***load of other stuff that caught up to me over the course of owning an 80 series, which ended up putting me at about $30k invested into the HDJ81 I bought for $10k.
I recently sold it for $15k, which I considered a home-run. Given that diesel is 30c more per litre where I live than regular gas, the cost of parts is insane, etc etc. I'm in the camp of gas V8 > diesel I6.
You really don't hear of 2UZFE failures. Any diesel tuner I spoke with always referred to Toyota diesels as glass motors. I never got excellent mileage out of my 1HD-T, it never made impressive power, but that could've been the result of the build. The builder timed the IP by ear/visual. When I bought the proper SST and checked it, it was retarded way below spec. Even when I dialed it in at 1.35, it smoked like mad, wasn't terribly powerful and was no more economical than my 100 series.
YMMV, but my conclusion is that there's a lot of hype around Toyota diesels that isn't necessarily warranted. I think it's quite telling that the ICON builds never use a diesel - and these are unlimited budget restos - the customers spending big bucks aren't interested, and Jonathan says the only people requesting diesels are the commentators on youtube.
I would give the 1HD another go, but only as a 1HD-FTE in a 100 series. Don't get me wrong, I think diesels are just as cool as the next guy, but having a lot of first hand experience has made me question whether it is warranted, practical and necessary.
But then again - I also bought an 80 thinking I was gonna do this crazy wheeling, when in reality my 100 will take me anywhere I'll ever want to go. Expectations vs reality.
@zipdoa If this doesn't turn out well theres a good chance I'll be hanging up my HDJ81 hat. But I've met others with 81's that don't emit toxic clouds, so I have hope.
Either way it'll be a great build or you can watch a guy throwing his money away.
@DancesWithMutts The ones I've heard of were a result of a BEB failure. Machinist says my crank looks great...