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Post by geeves on Dec 22, 2004 11:37:00 GMT 11
Interesting coment on the oil. I changed to castrol Delo 400 at 160000km after useing Repco "special"diesel since 92000 and all my crankcase fumes stoped and oil consumption halfed from 500ml per 5000 to only a cupful per oil change. What reason do they give for not useing synthetic in a engine that has used normal oil.
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Post by topgun on Dec 29, 2004 16:06:22 GMT 11
My Mu just blew a turbo as well. Saturday morning started doing loud whistling noise than grinding noise after which it stopped dead. No boost at all, the impella is jammed and I need replacement unit pronto.
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Post by justin on Dec 29, 2004 18:08:02 GMT 11
The technical reason was something to do with the valve seats and mineral based oils affecting the wear pattern differently to synthetic oil? I don't know if this is true but I heard it from more than one source. Apparently if you change from mineral to synthetic after 50K of use on the former can cause seepage and oil burning issues. J
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Post by francesco on Jan 9, 2005 16:36:23 GMT 11
hey bullfrog........I got mine fitted at Bayside 4x4, its just off Redland Bay rd, Capalaba.
Cost was about $130.....and they did a great job on mine.
If someone ofered me even $300 I wouldnt both even if I had the ability to do it.
If you need more info...let me know.
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Post by bullfrog80 on Jan 18, 2005 17:29:40 GMT 11
yeah that woud be good have my holidays comming up soon so getting the snorkel would be great. who sells them in brissy do you know ? if you can email me some details etc that would be great bullfrog80@bigpond.com
cheers
matt ;D
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Post by stan on Mar 2, 2005 17:45:53 GMT 11
Hi Guys, My 3.1 XE Mu has a seized turbo as well. I have heard about the inability of rebuiding the unit. I was wondering if it would be a viable option to install a Garett unit and re-plumb the exhaust and intake? Has anyone tried this ? Or, because of this govt's anti light diesel (4wd) stance ( and the increasing costs), would it be cheaper in the long run to convert to petrol? I was thinking Lexus V8 or small block chev. Has anyone done that here yet? Your thoughts gentlemen... Regards,   Stan |
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Post by justrod on Jan 10, 2006 17:07:50 GMT 11
gday got quoted $1097 FOR NEW TURBO 4 MY 97 JACKAROO . mtq .holden wanted nearly 43500 shock horror
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Post by justrod on Jan 10, 2006 17:08:53 GMT 11
not43500 3500
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Post by geeves on Jan 10, 2006 18:38:25 GMT 11
There are some parts you buy from holden some you dont. If you cant get it elsewhere holden prices are ok On some parts they undercut the compitition but not many. Always worth checking though except for std maint parts.
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Post by Graham on Jan 10, 2006 21:50:11 GMT 11
Apparently there's a MU with an LS1 V8 in Sydney and Yarno has a Lexus V8 (4L) in his, so yes it's possible to swap engines for something big in cubes.
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Post by Harry on Jan 11, 2006 19:12:51 GMT 11
You could probably throw in a w12 or a v10 from a VW.All depends on your budget I guess.
Harry.
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Post by JustinW on Jan 12, 2006 19:52:55 GMT 11
Personally I want one of those twin turbo 4L V8 diesels out of an Audi A8 275ish HP unmodified. More horsepower that the Lexus (the 191kW on out of a GT Soarer) sitting on the floor at my mates ready to go in his new winch truck.
A question for those who have seized turbos - What size exhaust were you running and how soon after purchase?
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Post by Miss MU on Jan 16, 2006 18:05:45 GMT 11
i havent read thru all of the replies... but there's a place in brisbane that do turbo rebuilds.. and they're not anywhere near 2 grand! i'll try and find the details of the place and post them here for you  |
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Post by geeves on Jan 16, 2006 20:33:47 GMT 11
Not on the turbo used on the 3.1. It has a ceramic bearing that cant be replaced so when turbo fails its the same as when a thermostat fails you just replace it Just costs a little more. The good news is that most turbo shops replace the turbo with a repairable type turbo.
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Post by beetOls on Jan 18, 2006 11:31:12 GMT 11
maybe a lil bit OT...
how would you exactly describe a dead turbo?
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Post by geeves on Jan 18, 2006 13:23:34 GMT 11
One that either doesnt boost any more or or makes so much noise the stereo cant drown it out or spits oil everywhere. It will be obvious when it is either dead or should be put down.
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Post by shinz on Jan 18, 2006 13:37:14 GMT 11
I spotted this www.trademe.co.nz/structure/auction_detail.asp?id=45171508&permanent=on trademe which might be useful to someone on here, looks like a later 3.1 turbo from the info the guy has posted, nothing to do with me, just passing on the news. It looks identical to the one in my 95 Bighorn so I'm wondering if I have the later one already , or if this is in fact an earlier one  , or do they both look identical  . Geeves, I'm sure you ment Caltex Delo 400 above, $28 at the Red shed for 5 ltres, its what I use. Cheers, Steve |
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Post by geeves on Jan 18, 2006 17:26:32 GMT 11
same stuff I cant spell
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Post by beetOls on Jan 18, 2006 17:53:56 GMT 11
One that either doesnt boost any more or or makes so much noise the stereo cant drown it out or spits oil everywhere. It will be obvious when it is either dead or should be put down. ok..thanks...but would it affect the overall pull? or you just won't fill the boost anymore but itll still pull like a naturally aspirated one or the non turbo ones. TIA. |
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Post by Miss MU on Jan 18, 2006 18:23:53 GMT 11
i called AMMS today... $1650 to remove and refit and rebuild the 2.8 turbo. Replacing the compressor wheel with a larger one, making it high flow and also giving more power www.amms.net.au is the website or call them 1300 305 709  im looking into buying a rebuilt t03 and getting a new manifold made up. will be a bit cheaper! |
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