Engine about to die?

[vk3jap Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close vk3jap]

315,000km.. I just get the feeling that 'the end' is just around the corner for me on the 1KZ

anyone got stories of really high KM.? it hasn't worked hard, long running kms - mostly 65km commutes in an our of the city, freeway running.

is it viable to take it to someone and have it checked or can this only be done by a rebuild/inspection..? I'm thinking with all the fancy test gear and sensors perhaps they can give you a pretty solid report just from external etc.

[Bushbasher Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Bushbasher]

Without knowing what items have been replaced during your 315K journey it's hard to give much of an opinion here but at the very least injectors, glow plugs, fuel pump, turbo are probably due for a freshen up. The bottom end and pistons could be fine and get to 500K. The heads are an issue on 1KZ, assuming yours is pre D4D?

[vk3jap Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close vk3jap]

I believe mine is before D4D .. but I am no guru there - built 2005. it hasn't had a hard life and has been looked after, speaking to a few people seems to be 500k is quite an ok target, which is nice to know :-)

[Mus Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Mus]

Hi mate a good mechanic should be able to give the car a thorough once over. We can guess all day what may be worn. I would recommend having someone who knows what they are doing have a look at it. At least that way you will no where you stand.

[Razorback81 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Razorback81]

get hold of Anthony
he's in melbourne
he had a KZ

[ozimacca Member Find all posts View Profile Close ozimacca]

In the top right hand corner search for #######, then read some of his posts.

He is in Melbourne so you could try him if you like the free help he gives on here