At a loss

[astroron]

I have not long returned from an 8800kklm trip to the center of Australia and back with no hickups to me or my vehicle :D
only to go 50kms down the road yesterday and have a conrod go through the engine wall:sadeyes:
The engine is a write off and as Holden don't make the particular engine anymore cannot get a new one:sadeyes:
The garage I have the car at is looking around for a second hand one from the wreckers but is not optermistic:shrug:
As I live iun the country and there is no form of public transport I am up the creek without a paddle:rolleyes:
What does one do with a vehicle that is in perfectly good condition but cannot get an engine for :shrug::help:
Answers of a positive nature would be appreciated:P
Cheers

[Omaroo]

What type of vehicle is it Ron? I presume a 4WD, so is it a Jackaroo.... or even a Landy with a red motor? I know a fair few people in the trade though my 4WD club connections. Maybe one of them can help.

[Ray?]

You should be able to get just about any Holden engine from within the era to fit, from any wreckers. Not being able to get a Holden engine or parts for same is just about unheard of.

Cheers

Ray

[astroron]

Chris, it is a 1999 Holden Frontera 4/4 V6 3.2 litre originaly made by Izuzu
Any help would be appreciated:)
I am still waiting for the garage to contact me for any information ,wait for another half an hour before ringing them for the latest info
cheers:thumbsup:

[Ray?]

That's going to be more difficult, as the Frontera was around for such a short time. If you were in Melbourne or Sydney, you'd have a better chance.

Cheers

Ray

[AstralTraveller]

Instal pedals?? :P Sorry, I've no positive suggestions. :(

I can say that that really sux. I can't think of the last time I've heard of that happening with any engine. They are generally just so reliable these days. I suppose with enough adaptors and modifications you could shoe-horn just about any V6 in but it will become expensive. One thought; I know people who've got 2nd hand engines imported from Japan and the cost was quite reasonable. If I can think of who did the importing I'll post the details. In the meanwhile, commisserations and good luck.

[Omaroo]

Ron - Call Steve at Brookvale Spares (02) 8999 7748.

He has two Frontera complete (long motor) V6's in stock - one with 150k on the clock and another with 180k on it. Both are $2,750.00 and they'll ship.

I know these guys and have bought from them before. At a pinch, a Rodeo motor of the same period can be used - with a few relatively minor tweaks required (such as exhaust manifold fit, etc.).

I'll keep looking. These aren't cheap because there aren't many around...

[astroron]

Thanks Chris.:thanx:
No results from the Wreckers up here at the moment,the garage has said they will contact me in the morning.
Thanks for your efforts
Cheers :thumbsup:

[DavidU]

Awesome help there Chris !

[astroron]

Does anyone know if you can put a Diesel motor in instead of a petrol motor:question:
What would be the negative aspects:question:
I don't know if this model even came out with a diesel motor:shrug:
Just a thought:rolleyes:
Cheers :thumbsup:

[Omaroo]

Not advisable Ron - as there are many, many differences between the two vehicles. The engine bay to cabin wiring looms are completely different, the ECUs and their harnesses, the exhaust system (turbo on the diesel), the fuel delivery system and fuel tank. Cooling is next, along with gearbox ratios and.. and.. and..

Not easy :sadeyes:

That's not to say that you can't install a diesel V8 Chevy - as there are almost no electronics. Might be a bit of overkill for a mid-size 4WD though...

[astroron]

Thanks Chris,:thanx:Yep it was just a thought,maybe a prayer:prey::lol:
Cheers :thumbsup:

[mozzie]

jeeezzz ron that's what i call bad luck..
better then in the middle of australia!!!!!!
no don't know much about cars but sounds like chris has it under control for you... are you going to astofest ?????

[astroron]

Thanks Pete,No as I now have no transport,but was only going for a couple of days anyway:thumbsup:

[ngcles]

Hi Ron & All,

I'm pretty certain a 3.2l V6 Rodeo engine from the same era will fit with no more than the odd tweak. There should be heaps of those around 2nd hand at wreckers. I'm surprised that happened, they are very strong and reliable engines generally. I had a 5spd manual 1999 model V6 Rodeo dual cab 4x4 and it was the most reliable car I've ever owned. A bit thirsty true but I could squeeze 11.5 l/100km on trips with the back full of 18" 'scope and rarely got worse than 14l/100km.

I loved mine to death and wish I'd never been made (by my family ... grrr) to part with it for something less "truck-like". 200,000km 3 sets of tyres, 2 sets of brake pads still on the original clutch, never consumed any oil. Only thing to go wrong big-time was a petrol pump in the aftermarket long-range 130l tank (that cost a bomb to replace ~$1500- 7 years ago + a full tank of fuel down the drain).

Went to Qld twice, Victoria, S.A, towed a medium-sized van through most of that and (apart from that fuel pump) it never missed a beat. Not the best off-road by any stretch of the imagination but I've got photos of me snatching Hi-Luxes and Prado's out of sand bogs on Fraser that I cruised through (to be fair they were rental 4x4's with idiot drivers and no idea of how to drive offroad).

Hope it works out okay. Glad to see you had such a great trip.


Best,

Les D

[PeterM]

Hey Ron,
That's terrible news. I did a quick search and found this 2003 Frontera for $4500 in Fairfield. I guess then yours could be used for spares down the track.
Good luck mate

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?seot=1&R=10983250&silo=-1&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_Pr ice_Decimal|1||pCar_Make_String|0|| pCar_Model_String|0&Cr=&trecs=7&__N=1216%201247%201252%201282%20429 4965857%204294965591%20900%201359

Peter

[Omaroo]

Yep, I mentioned the '99 V6 3.2L Rodeo engine. They will fit no trouble, but there are a few tweaks to be made in the hot gas plumbing department. There are plenty around, but if a Frontera engine can be found it's an easier job, that's all. It's a tough call, $2.5k for a Frontera engine, a little less for a Rodeo, or ditch the vehicle for what you can get and go for a whole one. Hmm..

[Waxing_Gibbous]

Don't be ridiculous!! :D

I hope its not too big a search. You could try the weekly magazine, "Just Parts", it has ads from all over Oz.
Worth posting on-line as well tho' you triple your chances of a dodgy unit!
I'll keep an ear out and good luck.
Peter

[AdrianF]

Commodore 3.6 V6 isnt unheard of in similar vehicles. I have a Jackaroo with 3lt turbo diesel when the motor goes in it I promised myself I will put one in the vehicle.

Adrian

[Brian W]

ok help out a dumb canuck ... just what is a 'jackaroo'?

Brian

[DavidU]

Jackaroo is the name of a 4WD vehicle here in Aust. The name jackaroo is a person who hunts the dangerous Drop bears in coastal Australia.
http://www.cfr.com.au/dropbears/

[cybereye]

Brian, although the name of a Holden 4x4, "jackaroo" primarily is the name given to Australian "cowboys". They work on stations (ranches) in the outback. I hope this helps.

Cheers,
Mario

[Brian W]

Help it does. I'm jut glad over here I the Philippines we don't even have gummy bears let alone drop bears. :eyepop:

Used to know a fellow who helped pay the bills by guiding in Northern British Columbia Canada. He had a story or two to tell about hunting Grizzlies. But they seem to pale next to the dreaded drop-bear.

Brian:rofl:

[AdrianF]

In this case a Jackaroo is a 4wd vehicle made by General Motors, in some countries it is sold as an Isuzu Trooper.

Adrian

Looks like this.


http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSES5lm-voPSTMXwKkYZ0liq7yoa4gmufUfPLU_f6GB LERleZZC

[AstralTraveller]

I've heard that in Japan they are/were called a Bighorn. Don't know about Canada but you'd never use that name in Oz. :D

[astroron]

Thanks Peter,guy told me this car was sold over three months but carsales wont take it of their website :shrug:
Cheers :thumbsup:

[Omaroo]

Just waiting for a couple of friends to come back with any finds for you Ron. I don't expect to hear from them until Saturday afternoon sometime. though... here's hoping.

[astroron]

ThanksChris :thanx:, got a couple of prices up here but still waiting for the garage to get back to me with any news from their search.
Cheers :thumbsup:

[Suzy]

Start walking to the shops.:P
Let's see... if you leave at sunrise you should be home by sunset. :whistle:
Just don't get any cold stuff.:P
I feel a clip over the ear coming my way..:face:

On a serious note..
I'm so sorry to hear what's happened with your beloved and trusty car and I hope & pray it will get sorted out very soon Mr Ron. :prey:

[astroron]

Suzy,don't you think I have done enough walking for a little while:question:
I would need a very long arm or some form of transport to get to you to give you a clip over the ear:P
Thanks for the best wishes :thanx:
Cheers:thumbsup:

[astroron]

Oh what a feeling :D


I picked up my car a couple of days ago:D fitted with a second hand Rodeo motor with130.000kms on the clock.
All up cost $4.332.75 :sadeyes: it has taken most of that time to find the motor and raise the cash:rolleyes:
Breakdown of costs,
Motor $2750.00
Labour $1150.00
Spark plugs $ 141.00
Timing belt
and other stuff $ 301.66

Total $4332.75

The most money I have ever paid out in car repairs in my life:eyepop:
This car has to last me looooong time now:rolleyes:

[Suzy]

Wrong car ad.,:question: you don't have a Toyota. :shrug: :P



Walk more. :P

:face:

Happy driving :driving: Ron, it sure must be a great feeling to get behind the wheel after a month, esp. as you are so isolated where you live. Now that Rodeo ad. song is stuck in my head.:rolleyes: lalala:whistle:..one ton Rodeo lalala:whistle: :ashamed:

[astroron]

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
You sure have a sense of humor

[AdrianF]

Good to see you back on the road.

Adrian

[astroron]

Thanks Adrian :thanx:
Cheers:thumbsup: