Adam_RSX Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/65224-craaaaaaaap-how-much-will-a-fj-rebuild-cost/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
discopotato03 Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 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 . Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/65224-craaaaaaaap-how-much-will-a-fj-rebuild-cost/#findComment-1219830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_RSX Posted February 21, 2005 Author Share Posted February 21, 2005 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/65224-craaaaaaaap-how-much-will-a-fj-rebuild-cost/#findComment-1220275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR30RS Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/65224-craaaaaaaap-how-much-will-a-fj-rebuild-cost/#findComment-1220281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_RSX Posted February 21, 2005 Author Share Posted February 21, 2005 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/65224-craaaaaaaap-how-much-will-a-fj-rebuild-cost/#findComment-1220486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR JOSH Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/65224-craaaaaaaap-how-much-will-a-fj-rebuild-cost/#findComment-1221550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_RSX Posted February 22, 2005 Author Share Posted February 22, 2005 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/65224-craaaaaaaap-how-much-will-a-fj-rebuild-cost/#findComment-1222020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsx84 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/65224-craaaaaaaap-how-much-will-a-fj-rebuild-cost/#findComment-1227332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Bite the bullet adam and rebuild the bloody thing, do it once do it properly forget about it!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/65224-craaaaaaaap-how-much-will-a-fj-rebuild-cost/#findComment-1228387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_RSX Posted February 25, 2005 Author Share Posted February 25, 2005 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/65224-craaaaaaaap-how-much-will-a-fj-rebuild-cost/#findComment-1228452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 I'm going to rebuild it.... eventuallyI 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....... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/65224-craaaaaaaap-how-much-will-a-fj-rebuild-cost/#findComment-1228670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR JOSH Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 How much ya want for the alto I want one. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/65224-craaaaaaaap-how-much-will-a-fj-rebuild-cost/#findComment-1229397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_RSX Posted February 27, 2005 Author Share Posted February 27, 2005 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/65224-craaaaaaaap-how-much-will-a-fj-rebuild-cost/#findComment-1229898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR JOSH Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 You have a PM. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/65224-craaaaaaaap-how-much-will-a-fj-rebuild-cost/#findComment-1230205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Are you EVER going to finish your car Josh????? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/65224-craaaaaaaap-how-much-will-a-fj-rebuild-cost/#findComment-1230907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR JOSH Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Just as soon as you finish yours. I actually have a fair fews parts around the place these days Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/65224-craaaaaaaap-how-much-will-a-fj-rebuild-cost/#findComment-1231977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 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!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/65224-craaaaaaaap-how-much-will-a-fj-rebuild-cost/#findComment-1232651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BensDR30 Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 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.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/65224-craaaaaaaap-how-much-will-a-fj-rebuild-cost/#findComment-1237226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 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???? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/65224-craaaaaaaap-how-much-will-a-fj-rebuild-cost/#findComment-1237639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_RSX Posted March 5, 2005 Author Share Posted March 5, 2005 Where is Grand Nissan located? Is that the one on North East Road? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/65224-craaaaaaaap-how-much-will-a-fj-rebuild-cost/#findComment-1237674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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