Craaaaaaaap how much will a FJ rebuild cost?

[Adam_RSX]

I think my oil pump died tonight in the hills, Now I've got an awful rattle and an oil guage that sits on 0. At least it happened up there where I could pretty much roll it all the way home, and not on my way to uni or something.

Anyway.... I guess I'm looking at a new pump, bearings, probably rings, maybe a hone, new cam chain etc.

What is that going to cost me in parts? I can probably fumble my way through the labour if I can find someone with some knowledge or a decent guide to follow, but I'm not sure how much the parts will be, and where the best place to get them is? Will a nissan dealer sell me the necessary parts?

Thanks

[discopotato03]

Nissan outlets probably won't know what an FJ20 is as they were never sold here .

You could talk to Allen engineering at Mallala as they've done these engines . Its impossible to assess the cost untill the engine is out and stripped down as speculation is only guess work .

As a drive in drive out rebuild using all genuine parts (Nissan) figure on a bill of about $4 - 5000+ . Thats for remove strip assess damage , bore hone new pistons rings bearings chains/guides/tensioners strip head , reshim new springs reassemble fit and start inc oil/filter/plugs gaskets seals welsh plugs etc . These are not a cheap engine to work on - very labour intensive . The chain drive and valve clearence system is very time consuming to set up and thats for people who know them . There are 2 chains and tensioners and 3 guides for the top cam chain . To set valve clearences , first measure them , remove cams/buckets/shim caps and select fit shims to match . For reliabilitys sake the head needs to be skimmed (.003) and valves/seats assessed .

A far cheaper alternative is to buy another one that been done . If you are serious I know where there is one but its in Sydney so freight involved . The bite is about $2000 .

Anyway talk to Craig and Adam Allen , they should be able to point you in the right direction .

Its a shit of a situation (I was there once) .

Cheers A .

[Adam_RSX]

I was thionking I might be able to do the bottom end myself, but I'll see if I can sell my Alto, dropping another engine in might be easier

[DR30RS]

My local Nissan dealership(Midland Nissan Perth) supplied my head gasket,all chain guides and sump gasket etc.Bearings are availible through repco,veale parts shops in either acl or ntc brands.Take your timing chain into your local trev speed shop to match one up(mine was made in germany)and shortened to fit.about $80.

If your head is ok,mine cost about $2200 with arias pistons,all machining/oringing,balancing etc.You save the money by making many phone calls and doining the labour yourself.

Good luck

Todd

[Adam_RSX]

How likely is it that I'd need new pistons?

I'm looking at selling the Triumph now... that should allow me to buy that engine and get started on rebuilding mine, which... in the long run might be a good way to go, I could build it up like Todd's over time and eventually have a monster, then sell the spare when that one goes in

Cheers for the replies guys

Suprisingly I'm not in that bad a mood atm, I would have thought I'd be pissed about this, but since it was the oil pump (no other way it could lose pressure? Still full of oil, no leaks) it was going to happen anyway.

[DR JOSH]

Oil pumps are damn expensive as they are part of the timing cover. Go down to unley nissan for spare parts they are real good, thats were me and pretty much everyone I know with DR's gets there FJ bits and pieces from, if they dont have the bits they get them sent over from japan.

I'm planning on ringing around for forged pistons and a copper head gasket tomorrow along with a few other nice bits and pieces.

[Adam_RSX]

I think I may have smacked the bottom of the sump with a rock just beforehand, i do remember a big smack noise, so I'm thinking I managed to block the oil pickup

Dirt roads are fun... But I'm getting a sump guard before I do that again

[rsx84]

there was a place here on the coast selling a dr half cut for 2200 if it going to be that much may as well get some spears out of it or make some money back!!

panels in sliver or white?? brakes headlights, filler panel and alot of other goodies.

[Boof]

Bite the bullet adam and rebuild the bloody thing, do it once do it properly forget about it!!!

[Adam_RSX]

I'm going to rebuild it.... eventually

I won't really have time to bugger around doing that so if I can afford to buy an engine in the mean-time I know I can have it in and running in a weekend.

I refuse to drive the Alto to Flinders more than I have to... theres no way I could put up with that

[Boof]

I'm going to rebuild it.... eventually

I won't really have time to bugger around doing that so if I can afford to buy an engine in the mean-time I know I can have it in and running in a weekend.

I refuse to drive the Alto to Flinders more than I have to... theres no way I could put up with that

Why whats wrong with the alto?? We all have to drive something we don't like driving at times dude, its the nature of the game.......

[DR JOSH]

How much ya want for the alto I want one.

[Adam_RSX]

Shane, I have a nice Triumph sitting in the shed that I'd rather be driving and you've seen how big I am... I just don't fit in a Kei terribly well. But I wanted a kei so I bought it anyway. Its ok for short journeys but Flinders is 40 min each way and my ankle doesnt like being on that angle for that long. I would like to see it with a 2 inch exhaust and more boost though...

Josh, its a '86 RS (I think... I found a page that has all the models) with a F5A efi intercooled turbo, part time 4wd. Best thing about it is that it has the same block as the aussie ones and the same box, so all the filters and stuff are easily replaceable, as is the gearbox (synchros on first and second arent great atm but it doesnt really bother me because I can drive it without crunching them) and the twincam F5B head fits the block (havent tried it but thats what I've been told). $1700 and its yours, body is really good apart from one small spot, interior has no rips. Yahoo sells them for about $2500+ plus getting them registered and all that entails

[DR JOSH]

You have a PM.

[Boof]

Are you EVER going to finish your car Josh?????

[DR JOSH]

Just as soon as you finish yours.

I actually have a fair fews parts around the place these days

[Boof]

Im just waiting on some money back from a certain good person then it'll be full steam ahead...So im kinda hoping next month or so, but im not holding my breath on it....I actually popped the bonnet on it the other day, that was a big start!!!

[BensDR30]

A genuine full gasket set for a FJ20ET is around $400 new. Rings/bearings are comparable to most other Nissan engines. Pistons aren't cheap for anything, but as a comparison, we had to do a full rebuild on my sisters GTiR, and including new pistons the total for parts was less than $2000.

Adam, if your local dealer won't play ball (and N.E. Nissan gave me the runaround for some simple 240Z & Stagea parts). Go to Grand Nissan - Terry or Boyd will get whatever you need. Tell 'em I sent you....

[Boof]

A genuine full gasket set for a FJ20ET is around $400 new. Rings/bearings are comparable to most other Nissan engines. Pistons aren't cheap for anything, but as a comparison, we had to do a full rebuild on my sisters GTiR, and including new pistons the total for parts was less than $2000.

 

Adam, if your local dealer won't play ball (and N.E. Nissan gave me the runaround for some simple 240Z & Stagea parts). Go to Grand Nissan - Terry or Boyd will get whatever you need. Tell 'em I sent you....

North east nissan were wanks when i called them about some stuff for my car!! :zap: Wouldn't be dealing with them again, i deal with Datsport and i beleive he deals with Grand Nissan doesn't he????

[Adam_RSX]

Where is Grand Nissan located? Is that the one on North East Road?