Mrtesso:
Kindly copy the relevant authorities. Anyone else who has ideas should Kindly suggest.

Mrtesso:
Greetings Gurus. All thanks to all the Selfless people who've made this section the enlightening department it is. God go bless una well well.

It all started when I called Gazzuzz and made an offer for his Avensis Wagon after seeing the ride. The bros declined conceding to my offer, he said it was too poor. And shortly afterwards they went to help me and jam the car. Then I stumbled on this one...

It's Tokunbo

2002 Avensis. It's neat albeit been parked for a long time at a car lot. It's 1.8L Diesel Engine•Manual Transmission•It starts•runs•drives. A/C, audio, seats all in tact. Most of the bottom is rust free.

Basically I wanna Know how feasible it is to convert from Diesel to Petrol engine plus including the cost implication.

I wanna know who's willing to pick up the gauntlet.

I admired the automatic transmission I tested earlier so I'll love to have the transmission converted too.

I sent Mr Gazzuzz pictures and sought his opinion. He said conversion is possible, but he declined the job, giving valid reasons for doing so. He recommended I create a thread here since there are elders who would be more keen on undertaking this kind of project with me. So here we are...

I'm yet to make payment for the vehicle. If it's worth it, certainly will.

I'll upload photos as network permits.


cc. Kingreign, Gazzuzz, Diportivo, nurey, aieromon, timifakay and the rest of them bosses.



I don't know everyone by their moniker, my apologies. Kindly copy them.

9icetoo:
why do you want to change to petrol? that diesel is the best thing you are about to miss out on.

GAZZUZZ:

I have an offer for you, call me.

DaimlerBen:

If you're doing a lot of long hauling, keep the diesel. If not, seek another car.

Mrtesso:



Thanks for the insight. Vehicle would traverse the entire south-east and south-south. I Know so little about diesel engine and it's maintenance.

nurey:
Only an insane man will ditch a Toyota D4D engine for its petrol variant siting the reason of mechanics not available.

If I had mind of buying car, I will just trick you in giving me the car location and I will buy it behind your back.

That D4D is a good engine you will regret later that you never bought it matted to a manual transmission baba 10years with good service that car will continue to faya like its on viagra

abolore80:
Please for God sake, leave this car in its pure form if you can't use it the way it is. look for the petrol variant instead. Leave it for somebody who knows the value to find it.
what you don't know is that, this car with that engine will take you anywhere across Nigeria, very economical if you really know how to take care of it. As they say one man's meat is another's poison.

Mrtesso:



You're right. Bhet the car have tayed there oh. It's evident on the appearance. Is it that people don't know the value? Cos it's been here long enough for someone who has value for it to find it.

abolore80:


At the right and appointed time, someone who knows the value will find it.
If you know the value as well, why do you want to abuse it in the first place?

Specialist900:
Oga op, abeg leave that car with that fine diesel engine. If you can certify that the engine is still in good shape, I see no reason for wanting to convert.


In the eastern part of Nigeria, so many of their commercial buses (Mitsubishi L300, Hyundai) runs on diesel. I've once seen here in Abuja a similar car used by a man but his is salon

Mrtesso:



Quite an interesting way to put it. Thanks. Bhet you did say good service will keep the car running 10years. However, The part of the world I'm based, reliable Diesel mechs are more difficult to find than it is to find Viagra. if you could further enlighten us on the maintenance requirements for diesel engines, i'll appreciate it a great deal.

Mrtesso:



Apparently, I don't know how valuable diesel engines are. The essence of the thread is enlightenment, right? So if there are pros, and I'm sure as heaven that there are cons; issnor better for someone to just enlighten me? Its more like I'm going to the gallows for daring to want to attempt to think of trying to convert a motor from Diesel to Petrol.

I wanna learn. I like the ride. That's why I had this thread created. Thanks for ur response. It's been helpful. But I refuse to be labeled a car abuser. I'm against vehicle abuse in all ramifications.

nurey:


Toyota D4D engine is quite comment in the hilux trucks, but anywhere you see the VW Caravelle, VW LT buses and opel/Renault the diesel mechanic is there just be observant and ask around.

Diesel injector is very sensitive 1st off issue is to buy clean diesel, clean you fuel tank at certain intervals and then replace the engine filter regularly.

If you are interested in buying this car, there are two people I know that knows about diesel well here

Cc 9icetoo and oktaiwan

Mrtesso:



That's good to know. Bhet we're in Port Harcourt. The majority of Diesel vehicles I've seen used by individuals, seem to end up in one place - grave yard. The other few companies like Julius Berger and Nestoil that run Diesel powered sedans and wagons like the Skoda Octavia diesel and volks wagen diesel counterparts seem to have specialised mechanics working for them. That led to the conversion conception. But the majority opinion tilts towards retaining the engine. Thanks for the heads-up .

Mrtesso:



Thanks for the insight sir. I'm much obliged. Did u mean it's quite common?

abolore80:



You seem like someone to me who pay attention to details, very observant, and like his car clean and in top form. I will advice you buy that car, if you wouldn't mind the extra difference in the price of diesel to fuel. However, the fact is that, the extra cost you will gain in other form.
For instance, the full tank of PMS in that avensis can't take you to and from Lagos-Onitsha, while a full tank of diesel will do. It is fuel effiecient and reliable.
Since, you have professed your likeness for the car, i will advice, you buy it and use it the way it it, you stand to gain and learn a lot from it than removing parts and passing wires and changing of so many parts.
There are quite good diesel mechanics around you, look for a good one, you can always resolve any issue. Also, do a users review online and look for common or possible issues and there solutions. You can also help your mechanic with such information rather than doing guess work.
The choice is yours, if you like the car, buy it and learn how to take care of it, you stand to gain alot as it is a strong and reliable car.

Don't bother yourself with the project of converting, you are likely to get your fingers burnt. if you want the car, buy it and use it in its pure form, you will enjoy it and its going to serve you very well. Even if you want to change engine, use it and let it serve you until it says am tired or you are tired, then you can change to full petrol engine. But i doubt you will want to do that after seeing its efficiency and reliability. Goodluck

nurey:


Also reliable too. Before you buy, talk to 9icetoo, he uses a Skoda diesel as an everyday driver and can fill you in on what to expect and how to take care of yours. Also I hope you know your mpg is around 49 even far better than a Kia picanto. You did be averaging 5L/100km combined.

Diesel isn't too complicated once you can get pass diesel quality and fuel line regular servicing also talk to cardoctor he fixes diesel engine

9icetoo:

I drive a Skoda Octavia diesel.
it has never missed a bit apart from the normal hellish electrical problems from Skoda.
as long as you buy clean diesel from reputable filling stations like total, forte oil, oando and eterna, you won't have a problem. those injectors in the d4d are built to last forever.
clean your fuel tank once a year.
change your diesel filter every 20000km and you won't ever have a problem with that car.
the engine will outlive the car. trust me on this one.
don't ever be cheap by buying kpo fire or buying diesel from unrecognised filling stations.
[b]if you don't wanna buy that car, let me know where it is cos I want to buy it.[b]