Nissan Patrol 4x4 (Africa)

Items listed = ± 35 G's!

ouch!

1 Zambian kwacha = 0.0017 South African rand so that adds up to about R34 340.00

David wrote:1 Zambian kwacha = 0.0017 South African rand so that adds up to about R34 340.00

Well "yes" and I haven't got another engine yet

One lead however looks positive, hope that container from Japan is arriving soon, thanks Peter (Connan) for the pointers.

Walter, it's only a pleasure, as you have helped me lots before.

However, the guy you really need to thank is Tinus Lotz. I was just messenger boy.

Christo boegman bought his 4.5 from engine den many happy miles on that one !!!!!
Pitty we missed tommies 4.5 by a day !!!!
Keep eyes and ears on the ground ...........

At the moment waiting for engine den to get that container in, it might slip into next year for action - unfortunately.
Any other leads welcome.

Have you tried TOY SAN motors / spares in Pretoria west?? They had a 4.8 engine last year.. maybe way to go?

Any contact details or names?
Or does Google help?
Thanks for the idea.

Hi guys,

The engine is in and she is running again, albeit with a few niggles.

The workshop managed to damage the aircon condenser and failed to fix it, so I have to do it this side of the border.
What would you do when you give a job for an engine transplant to somebody and they stuff up your aircon system beyond repair but have the boldness to charge yo for regassing (on a ruptured radiator)?
Frankly, how do I get my ZAR's back for the damage done?

If it would have been a cheap jobby, then "yes" but I paid prime ($$$) R for the job and it was deducted from my account before I had a chance to inspect the vehicle, further some parts are still laying under the work bench in Jo'burg so I have to return (800 kms) to get the job completed.

Not naming the culprits yet, I give them a chance to sort it out, I hope they have 3rd party liability insurance for their workshop.

But what is your opinion on this?

I feel I've been taken for a ride

I agree you have been shafted, but I have no idea how to get your money back.

However, if the parts under the workbench can be found, I am sure one of the members of this forum would gladly cart them to bots for you on their next adventure?