Turbo for GQ Diesel with big kays?

Joined: 17 May 2004 Location: Geelong

I am considering having a turbo kit fitted to my 4.2 Diesel GQ wagon, it has done just under 450,000k's and hasn't had a spanner on the motor, gearbox or transfer case. What are the pitfalls of this with that many kays on the clock, will it bother the old girl?

Joined: 27 Nov 2002 Location: Lost in Melbourne.

you have checked the images of Woops rebuilt TD42 below?
550,000 and still see the original cross hatching in the bores...

But then, I wouldnt put one on at 550,000klms.... asking for problems.

Joined: 20 Feb 2004 Location: Melbourne

COULD be a bit risky with that sort of K's if engine hasnt been looked after--reg oil changes etc. You should at least remove sump and check engine bearing clearances. If they are nearly worn out, theres no point in adding a turbo unless they are replaced.

Nick

Joined: 17 May 2004 Location: Geelong

Thanks for the replies, it has been serviced by the same bloke religously from brand new, it belonged to my dad who is fanatical about servicing (gladly I have inherited that), who put about 400,000 on it and then I brought it off him. Has had a set of injectors done a while ago and that is all, has been a great vehicle. Just would like a bit more punch for towing and 4WDing, so thought turboing it would be the next step? Any other suggestions?

Joined: 06 Mar 2003 Location: Campbellfield

EL PEE GEE injection. Very Happy

Nitro.

super charger. Very Happy

extractors, free flow exhaust.
snorkel and no pre cleaner and a good air filter.
up the injector pump.