Leighton, The KA24 came out as both 12 valve (early) and 16 valve versions. The 16 valve is a bit more reliable than the earlier 12 valve but both models suffer from oil feed and con rod big end bearing problems. In spite of these failings they can be made to like shit reasonably reliably using after market parts. I checked out the VRS gasket set prices today and they are $200 trade, so not too bad. The heads are dear to get $1000 plus and the RWD boxes are about $800-$900 Im told. I still think there are better bangs for your buck though.
Cheers Feral Errol -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Terry Rudd Sent: Friday, 8 March 2002 8:48 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Capacity issue I've only had a couple of them in the family but they were both the FWD version - Errol will know if its the same engine as the Navara. Bad news both of them, a Pintara 12 valve SSS and a U13SSS - both had similar problems with valve gear and general reliability, both crack header and broke studs off in the head, something that I've never experienced with any other Nissan engine. The Pintara was new so it was always fixed under warranty and got rid of as soon as it was out of it, but the Bluey was 2nd hand and the cost of the parts even at trade were prohibitive. It was got rid of too. regards Terry -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Leighton Sent: Friday, 8 March 2002 9:40 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Capacity issue well i need to ask what esperiences you have had i would like to know thanx Leighton ----- Original Message ----- From: "Terry Rudd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2002 11:50 PM Subject: RE: Capacity issue > I have to agree here too, the only experiences I've ever had with KA engines > have not been good ones - I wouldn't touch one with a bargepole, let alone a > turbocharged bargepole. > > TR > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of E Smith > Sent: Thursday, 7 March 2002 9:01 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: Capacity issue > > > I agree whole heartedly Tom. Bang for your buck, the LZ24ET would be heaps > better and easier to fit maintain as well. The KA's are expensive for parts! > > Cheers > Feral Errol > > > --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------
