Gday all you LJ nuts.....
As you probably tell from my nickname, i own an LX.
I currently drive an EB Falcon and am having major issues.... mechanically, because its a ford, and morally because Fords eat balls......
Anyway, i want to sell the EB (on gas) to who ever wants to buy it and then purchase an LJ grandpa car for myself as an everyday driver.....
This is why i want to know if there is an LJ (factory) with a four cylinder in it.... i figure its prolly good for economy if its a four....as holden 6's are notorious for being thirsty...
Also, if anyone knows of a nice grandpa LJ (im talking blinds in the back, stockie rims, the whole deal) let me know.....
Cheers,
SXCLX
4 cylinder LJ?
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Posted 06 July 2006 - 07:17 PM
What issues are you having with the EB? Those things if maintained correctly will run to about 400,000 - 500,000 no problems. ECU's for them are dirt cheap, and replacement parts much more plentiful than a 35 year old torana. You can get a replacement engine from an AU for them for around $500.
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Posted 06 July 2006 - 09:56 PM
to answer ur question, its not uncommon to pick up a 4cyl LJ for around $500, theres one on ebay now i think.. though i couldnt comment on fuel economy as ive never owned one!
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Posted 08 July 2006 - 10:39 PM
Fuel economy wasn't brilliant! I remember my mum's TA 1760 OHC and Dad complaining to Holden! I've got some car magazines with the 4 & 6 cyl LJ's first road tests, if I can get to them I'll write down the figures
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Posted 10 July 2006 - 10:19 PM
the LJ four wasOHC Opel and was heavy on fuel, my middle daughter had one to drive to school. She was much better off when we put LX with 6 and 4 spd on gas.
stock 173 and torque master for that came out in 4 cylinder Comodores, cheap as
well.
stock 173 and torque master for that came out in 4 cylinder Comodores, cheap as
well.
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Posted 13 July 2006 - 12:05 AM
I had an LJ 4 cyl 4 door sedan.
Was a pain in the arse!
Issues,
1/ Vauxhall engine, leaked more oil than an old Triumph. Even after a complete engine o/haul.
2/ Vauxhall gearbox, shift always came out with the plastic nut & the shift tube came loose.
3/ If you remove the tailshaft, don't lose the spacer at the diff yoke.
4/ 2 different 1300 engines, different crank journals, locally only one readily known, the small journal version. I had the large version, ran a bearing, took 4 weeks to find a second hand rod by dismantling dozens of engines at every wrecker that had a motor and a couple more to find a set of bearings the correct size.
5/ Pressure plate is a stepped design, the flywheel needs a dimension of .498th (1/2") most people grind the friction surface and don�t do the top to keep the spec, a new clutch will slip! This spec is not in any documentation or manuals; I got it from a fairly old guy that was working for Repco at the time.
Other than that, was a good car for the missus to do the shopping in.
That was 21 odd years ago, maybe they are better now? Matured? I wouldn't have another one myself.
English Vauxhall (Viva) built and rebadged to Torana, could be wrong, but pretty sure this is correct.
The Scientific publications manual that I still have gives acknowledgment to Vauxhall for their input.
Was a pain in the arse!
Issues,
1/ Vauxhall engine, leaked more oil than an old Triumph. Even after a complete engine o/haul.
2/ Vauxhall gearbox, shift always came out with the plastic nut & the shift tube came loose.
3/ If you remove the tailshaft, don't lose the spacer at the diff yoke.
4/ 2 different 1300 engines, different crank journals, locally only one readily known, the small journal version. I had the large version, ran a bearing, took 4 weeks to find a second hand rod by dismantling dozens of engines at every wrecker that had a motor and a couple more to find a set of bearings the correct size.
5/ Pressure plate is a stepped design, the flywheel needs a dimension of .498th (1/2") most people grind the friction surface and don�t do the top to keep the spec, a new clutch will slip! This spec is not in any documentation or manuals; I got it from a fairly old guy that was working for Repco at the time.
Other than that, was a good car for the missus to do the shopping in.
That was 21 odd years ago, maybe they are better now? Matured? I wouldn't have another one myself.
English Vauxhall (Viva) built and rebadged to Torana, could be wrong, but pretty sure this is correct.
The Scientific publications manual that I still have gives acknowledgment to Vauxhall for their input.
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Posted 13 July 2006 - 10:31 AM
Hi Guys.
LX2DR is correct, all the 4 cyl engines in HB/LC/LJ/TA Toranas are Vauxhalls, not Opels. The only Opel motor in a Torana is the 1900 motor in LH, LX & early UC Toranas & Sunbirds.
The HB Torana was just a rebadged Viva, with round headlights fitted. The LC/LJ/TA 4 cyls were the same basic car, with the new Australian LC body used from the firewall back. The larger 1600 & 1760 OHC motors were added in mid-LC & mid-LJ respectively.
Leaked more oil than a Triumph, that is saying someting, but your probably right.
Dr Terry.
LX2DR is correct, all the 4 cyl engines in HB/LC/LJ/TA Toranas are Vauxhalls, not Opels. The only Opel motor in a Torana is the 1900 motor in LH, LX & early UC Toranas & Sunbirds.
The HB Torana was just a rebadged Viva, with round headlights fitted. The LC/LJ/TA 4 cyls were the same basic car, with the new Australian LC body used from the firewall back. The larger 1600 & 1760 OHC motors were added in mid-LC & mid-LJ respectively.
Leaked more oil than a Triumph, that is saying someting, but your probably right.
Dr Terry.
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Posted 13 July 2006 - 11:06 PM
Dont know what it was, but mine had a leak at the front of the engine / sump.Hi Guys.
LX2DR is correct, all the 4 cyl engines in HB/LC/LJ/TA Toranas are Vauxhalls, not Opels. The only Opel motor in a Torana is the 1900 motor in LH, LX & early UC Toranas & Sunbirds.
The HB Torana was just a rebadged Viva, with round headlights fitted. The LC/LJ/TA 4 cyls were the same basic car, with the new Australian LC body used from the firewall back. The larger 1600 & 1760 OHC motors were added in mid-LC & mid-LJ respectively.
Leaked more oil than a Triumph, that is saying someting, but your probably right.
Dr Terry.
I was realy methodical when i rebuilt it, made sure all the gaskets overlapped and sealant on all joints.
But the bastard of a thing still leaked, was the most frustrating engine i have worked on, cleaned it up and piled on the silicon and sold it while it was clean, never been happier to see a car go, never to be seen again.
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Posted 14 July 2006 - 09:51 PM
If they dont leak oil theres something wrong with them !! I.E thered be no oil in it 
Same theory for the 2L Ford engines in Cortinas and Escorts.
Same theory for the 2L Ford engines in Cortinas and Escorts.
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