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21-02-2014, 11:09 AM
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NeoProbe
Join Date: Dec 2010
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Hi guys,
My 1996 Probe ST (150, 000km) is in need of an engine rebuild (losing water through the head). Everything else on the car is in great condition so I can't bring myself to scrap it. Does anyone have any advice to share with me? Neo. |
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21-02-2014, 11:24 AM
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Import a replacement from the USA, it really is not that hard to do.
David
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21-02-2014, 03:02 PM
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NeoProbe
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Wollongong
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Hi David.
Have you imported an engine from the US before? Do you have any ideas about US supplier and costs? I've been quoted $6000 to have mine done here. |
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21-02-2014, 06:48 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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You should be able source an engine locally. The Probe V6 was a Mazda sourced unit and was common with the Ford Telstar & Mazda 626/MX6 of the same era.
The engine is generally identified as a KL-03. KL-ZE are a higher spec'd & tuned version that were originally only available in Japan but occasionally find there way downunder. This is geneally true of all the mechanical items on the Probe. Only the body panels were different and truly of US origin. I'd be checking Mazda wrecker / specialists locally before venturing overseas. Heaps of technical data available on this US website: http://forums.probetalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=142
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24-02-2014, 03:07 PM
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If you can get an engine here at a reasonable price then you should do it. If however you can't find something locally then chat with the guys on the probetalk forum and see if you can steer you in the right direction.
It's funny but a lot of US suppliers won't ship international but here are ways around it if need be. It is no problem for me to arrange the shipping for you.
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24-02-2014, 03:53 PM
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Thailand Specials
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Sign up at Astinagt.com, those guys might be able to get you a KL-ZE to replace it with, one of the guys there is in the know how to get all sorts of the good stuff down here in Australia, one guy even did a KL-ZE into a Mazda 323.
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25-02-2014, 12:13 AM
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NeoProbe
Join Date: Dec 2010
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Thanks guys. What about rebuilding my own engine? I've been quoted $5,500 with 12 months warranty.
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25-02-2014, 10:44 AM
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Is this motor a 2.5 v6 or a 2.0 litre??
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26-02-2014, 12:17 AM
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NeoProbe
Join Date: Dec 2010
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It's the 2.5l V6. 150 000km. Runs beautifully when it's not losing coolant!
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26-02-2014, 01:48 PM
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So what exactly is wrong with it....is it a head gasket or something else??
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27-02-2014, 12:12 AM
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NeoProbe
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My mechanic said if you're going to go to the trouble to take the head off to find out, I might as well get a rebuild.
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27-02-2014, 10:00 AM
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Get a second opinion.......a replacement head gasket is a LOT cheaper than a rebuild, I mean the whole car isn't worth $5500.00 and in any case the motor probably has another 100000km left in it once fixed so I think he is talking crap.
If after all of this you decide on a replacement I can help you out and it won't cost anywhere near $5000.
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