Convert Ulysee Diesel Manual To Petrol Auto, Anyone ?

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victory893
Posted 08 July 2009 - 05:22 PM

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Guys, my 96 ulysee 1.9TDEL is down now

Torino said my engine has no compression so probably need to overhaul which cost me RM 16k to RM17k !!

if worst come to worst im planning to convert it to other engine with auto transmission eg . camry engine ... anyone who has done it before and seeking for advice..... help.....

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Posted 08 July 2009 - 06:20 PM

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Never listen to Torino. Its wise to seek second opinion about the problem. You'll be surprise to discover the otherwise at competent mechanics outside.

Try visiting www.italiaauto.net

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Posted 09 July 2009 - 12:20 PM

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You can use the xantia tdi engine. Its the same. Potong shop around rm1500.00. Over haul outside is around 4k.

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Posted 09 July 2009 - 02:44 PM

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QUOTE (maxcobmara @ Jul 9 2009, 12:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You can use the xantia tdi engine. Its the same. Potong shop around rm1500.00. Over haul outside is around 4k.

Thanks Gurjit & maxcobmara for ur info .

the is someone told me other owner has changed it with Camry engine and approved by JPJ ?

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Posted 09 July 2009 - 03:07 PM

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Guys,

can i hv more accurate info like which workshop or mechanic who i can contact for second opinion ? my car now at Torino , any workshop around ampang or puchong coz i work in ampang and stay at puchong near bkt jalil . i may need to toll my car to the other workshop or they can go to torino do the checking for 2nd opinion ?

) hehe... before i toll my car to Torino, i called Jeffrey who is from Gervasi shah alam , too far that's why he refers me to Torino...... in fact i toll my car to Torino since last Friday but until now Torino cant give me any quotation and exact report of my car's problem ...

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Posted 09 July 2009 - 06:56 PM

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I won't be surprised if your vehicle is stranded in Torino even for a year and nothing is done...we have lived through our worst nightmares...sometimes it doesn't matter how far the good mechanic is...he may be able to solve the problem in a short time...good luck...

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Posted 10 July 2009 - 12:43 PM

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QUOTE (GURJIT @ Jul 9 2009, 06:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi Gurjit,

which specific workshop or mechanic would u recommend me which can solve my problem with good price base on your experience ? im not concern abt the distance now.

how about this two workshop ? any comment or experience?

1)Kafer Auto Sdb Bhd
No. 6, Jalan TPK 1/9 Taman Perindustrian Kinrara, Kuala Lumpur, 58200
58200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: 03-8075 8339 Fax: 03-8070 2910

2)Fresh Tools
25, 27 & 29 Jalan TK 5/42
Kinrara Industrial Park
Taman Mawar
47100 Puchong
Dino - 012-6718027

*list got it from italiaauto.net

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Posted 10 July 2009 - 02:15 PM

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QUOTE (maxcobmara @ Jul 9 2009, 12:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You can use the xantia tdi engine. Its the same. Potong shop around rm1500.00. Over haul outside is around 4k.

Hi Maxcobmara,

the xantia tdi is diesel engine or petrol ?

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Posted 10 July 2009 - 05:06 PM

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I think most Italian car users will vouch for Fresh Tools. I heard bad reviews of Kafer previously but I don't know how they are now.

Call Dino first and talk to him before sending your car there.

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Posted 13 July 2009 - 01:43 PM

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QUOTE (GURJIT @ Jul 10 2009, 05:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I think most Italian car users will vouch for Fresh Tools. I heard bad reviews of Kafer previously but I don't know how they are now.

Call Dino first and talk to him before sending your car there.

Hi Gurjit,

Kafer's contact number no longer in service , anyway i have called Dino. Dino says he need to take a look of the car then only can advise but he sounds CONFIDENT

. I may toll my car to him later.....wish me luck.... thanks for ur info

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