Patrol 4.8 engine import

[Strandblom]

Hi, I need some help. Just over a year ago, my radiator burst on my 4.8 GRX and cooked the engine. I had it fix the best I could at the time, but it is still not 100%. I still need to replace the cylinder head, as the one currently on were skimmed way beyond the specs and a special stainless steel gasket fitted to compensate for the 4mm skimmed off the head and block. There are still a couple of things that needs to be done, but the prices from the agents for parts are obviously very expensive.

Now instead of spending another R40 000 for parts, does anyone know of a company that can or will import a TB48DE engine from Japan or perhaps know someone that would like to sell one?

I would rather buy a complete engine that works and give it a quick overhaul, than fix the current one.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[Alex Roux]

Hi Jacques

As far as I know the 4.8 is quite expensive to import and I have not seen any ones for sale second hand. Mainly because they are generally very reliable.
However, there are a few 4.5s around (http://www.patrol4x4.co.za/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=2573)
It is a simpler engine, reliable, but not quite as much oemf.

Alternatively you can go to the dark side and get a lexus V8 for R5,500. And, believe me, plenty of oemf. I made mince meat of the sand dunes in the Kalahari. Second hand parts very readily available and cheap. Total cost of engine plus installation however can set you back more than R40,000
Note that once you have imported the 4.8, you still need to check how much for installation etc.

Also consider Freakazoid (Pierre Becker) who may be prepared to get rid of his VH45 V8 (a Nissan Infinity engine, also with plenty of oemf), for a good price.
See http://www.patrol4x4.co.za/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=2756

Cheers

[Tinus lotz]

I know of no engines that are around but will look out for one
What about importing one yourself?
Speak to Wilfret moore he knows the people in UAE mabe you can buy one in a box ?

[Kagiso II]

Contact TOYSAN in POretoria West - they had two "ex accident" 4.8 at some time [ I was told ] But it is worth the try
They had one 2 years ago - and wanted R35 000 for it - complete with gearbox, both diffs and harness

kan nounog my GAT skop dat ek nie gekoop het en vir Agarob revive het nie

[Imed81]

I have been Nissan Patrol since 1995, I enjoy alot while driving.

[AndriesS]

Ditto on Kagiso's post, engine was still there a couple of months ago. did notice the cam sensor was gone so try and negotiate a bit . I think the number is 0123271168, ask for Freddie

[Kagiso II]

Contact TOYSAN in POretoria West - they had two "ex accident" 4.8 at some time [ I was told ] But it is worth the try
They had one 2 years ago - and wanted R35 000 for it - complete with gearbox, both diffs and harness

kan nounog my GAT skop dat ek nie gekoop het en vir Agarob revive het nie

[johanp]

Die 4.8 enjin by Toysan is 'n hartseer storie.
Ek was in die week daar.
Die enjin lê op die grond in die wind en weer en van die onderdele is al afgehaal.

[Strandblom]

Baie dankie aan al die raad. Ek het toe maar oë toegeknyp en 'n nuwe silinder head by Nissan gekoop. Alles toe netjies laat oorbou in die nuwe silinder head, nuwe shims etc. Dinge loop nou klopdisselboom die afgelope jaar. Geen moeilikheid nie. Was self onlangs op 'n lekker lang "roadtrip" ±4000km. Agtergekom as ek mooi 100km/h hou op die langpad, dan kry ek 14.7l/100km of 6.8km/l. Petrol kos geld, tyd kos niks as jy op vakansie is nie, so 100km/h het lekker vir my gewerk.

[Tinus lotz]

Bly jy het reggekom ...en van my pelle het laas week van pietersburg af bloem toe gery en ook 6.8km per liter gekry ek kry dit ook as ek nie haastig is nie...paar ander manne soos Ettiene en Mr Boegman kry dit ook so nou en dan so dit beteken jou patrollie is reg
Die groot ding van n 4.8 is hy doen wat jy hom vra ....as jy hom trap gaan hy 180km/ h ry ma jy gaan dit weet by die pomp