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Nissan YD25 Engine Guide: Specs, Injectors, Turbo and Rebuild Costs Diesel Engine

Nissan YD25 Engine Guide: Specs, Injectors, Turbo and Rebuild Costs

The 2.5L YD25DDTi makes 98kW to 140kW across the Navara D22, D40 and Pathfinder R51.…

WillyNovember 3, 2026

Isuzu 4JJ1 Engine Guide: Specs, Problems and Parts Prices Diesel Engine

Isuzu 4JJ1 Engine Guide: Specs, Problems and Parts Prices

The 3.0L 4JJ1 makes 120kW in the 2008 D-Max and 130kW with 430Nm by 2017.…

WillyOctober 29, 2026

Ford Ranger 3.2 P5AT Engine Guide: Specs, Problems and Parts Diesel Engine

Ford Ranger 3.2 P5AT Engine Guide: Specs, Problems and Parts

The 3.2L P5AT makes 147kW and 470Nm in the PX Ranger and BT-50, and 143kW…

WillyOctober 27, 2026

How to Set Up a Dual Battery System in an Australian 4WD Diesel Engine

How to Set Up a Dual Battery System in an Australian 4WD

How to set up a dual battery system in a 4WD: size the battery to…

WillyOctober 23, 2026

80 Series LandCruiser Upgrades: Build Order, Parts and Costs Diesel Engine

80 Series LandCruiser Upgrades: Build Order, Parts and Costs

An 80 Series build in the order that works. Coil springs first, then exhaust, then…

WillyOctober 22, 2026

Nissan ZD30 Engine Guide: Specs, Piston Failures and Costs Diesel Engine

Nissan ZD30 Engine Guide: Specs, Piston Failures and Costs

The 2,953cc ZD30 made 116kW and 345Nm in the direct injection GU Patrol and 118kW…

WillyOctober 20, 2026

Nissan TD42 Engine Guide: NA vs Factory Turbo, Upgrades and Parts Diesel Engine

Nissan TD42 Engine Guide: NA vs Factory Turbo, Upgrades and Parts

The 4.2 litre TD42 makes 91kW naturally aspirated and 114kW with the factory turbo in…

WillyOctober 15, 2026

Toyota 1FZ-FE Engine Guide: Specs, Fuel Use and Parts Costs Diesel Engine

Toyota 1FZ-FE Engine Guide: Specs, Fuel Use and Parts Costs

The 1FZ-FE is a 4.5 litre petrol six, not a diesel. In the Australian 105…

WillyOctober 13, 2026

EFS Suspension Review: Which Range Suits Your Load Diesel Engine

EFS Suspension Review: Which Range Suits Your Load

Elite, XTR or X-Treme? Our EFS suspension review compares the ranges, explains load ratings, and…

WillyOctober 8, 2026

Toyota 1HD-FTE Engine Guide: Specs, Problems and Upgrades Diesel Engine

Toyota 1HD-FTE Engine Guide: Specs, Problems and Upgrades

The 4.2L 1HD-FTE makes 151kW and 430Nm in the 100 Series and 122kW and 380Nm…

WillyOctober 6, 2026