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 Re: 4G54 & 6G72 motor info.
[Re: 0778drz110]
#961979
09/05/09 02:48 AM
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Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 33
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Check the transmission shift detent cable before assuming the transmission is bad. I've seen 3 Gen I automatics recently with the trans cable jacket pulled out of the crimp. Slide the rubber sleeve back near where the cable ties into the throttle body linkage. When it slips out, the transmission will shift erratically, with typically very late, neck snapping upshifts. It's not fun to change it(drop the pan and remove the valve body), but a replacement is only about $50.
1987 Raider
1991 Montero LS
Nipomo, CA
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Re: 4G54 & 6G72 motor info.
[Re: mecha_sky]
#961980
09/05/09 04:21 AM
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Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 396
Mudrunner
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Can't say that I know much about the 4 cyl. I bought an '89-V6 from my father-in-law for $75 last year. It had 229,000 miles on it. The only thing that doesn't work is the rear window defroster. I put about 3000 miles on it & the oil pressure started to fade. I dropped in a new long block & drive it every chance I get.The V6 has power to spare, it has never let me down. I've gotten out of every tight spot I've ever been in w/ it.(That's more than I can say for my '95 Silverodo Z71)I wish I could find another 1 just like it.Good luck w/ your research.... I believe what ever you chose you will like the outcome.
Greg
Va_Stumpy
89 Raider
"Never judge horsepower by exhaust"
3.0
automatic
stock as a rock
Dual Bouncy Seats
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Re: 4G54 & 6G72 motor info.
[Re: 0778drz110]
#961981
09/05/09 04:54 AM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,649
Roll Me Over
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Even in the mountains I still don't have to wind out the motor up steep hills, I call do almost all at 3k rpm. Mountains and steep hills in Florida? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
Michael j
TreadLightly! Trainer
Grasscat III, 1994 Gen 2 Five speed, Stock ( for a little while )
GrassCat II, 1998 Gen 2.5 Locked and loaded. Ran off with Hector.
GrassCat I, 1991 Gen 1 Ran off with Justice.
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Re: 4G54 & 6G72 motor info.
[Re: Grasscat]
#961982
09/05/09 05:08 AM
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Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 59
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I own 3 rigs with the 4g54 motor and one with the 6G72
24 valve. The 6G72 gets better mileage and has more power
than the NA 2.6L. Turbos I know nothing about. I like
my diesel 4D55 best for the torque and gas mileage.
Ray
In the Pacific Wonderland
95 Montero 5 spd
87 Raider 2.6 5 spd
65 MG Midget
2002 Integra GSR (wife's car)
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Re: 4G54 & 6G72 motor info.
[Re: Rayman]
#961983
09/05/09 07:50 AM
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Joined: May 2000
Posts: 6,132
Trail Leader
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We need to get the PNW / PDX group together.... Seems like there are quite a few of us.
I can host. When is a good time?
Kevin
87 Turbo Intercooled Raider, roller cam, torsen rear diff, LSD front diff, lockup auto with modified converter, V6 brakes, low transfer case gears...
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Re: 4G54 & 6G72 motor info.
[Re: HalfbreedinKC]
#961985
09/05/09 12:06 PM
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Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 65
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Re: 4G54 & 6G72 motor info.
[Re: HalfbreedinKC]
#961986
09/05/09 02:14 PM
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Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,348
Body Damage is Cool
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Mine has 2.6 auto and works great. The thing had the overdrive relay out, and I don't know how long he drove it around without OD, but the engine is still great. The only problem is the #3 cylinder burns a bit of oil. I'm on the hunt for another 2.6 to rebuild while I drive on this on.
89 SWB, V-6 5SPD, OME Shocks, 16.5X37's, 2"BL, SR axle, Gen2 brakes, Lincoln w/Superwinch
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Re: 4G54 & 6G72 motor info.
[Re: fasteddy]
#961987
09/05/09 02:17 PM
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Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,348
Body Damage is Cool
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fasteddy, what is the easy turbo conversion?
89 SWB, V-6 5SPD, OME Shocks, 16.5X37's, 2"BL, SR axle, Gen2 brakes, Lincoln w/Superwinch
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Re: 4G54 & 6G72 motor info.
[Re: Grasscat]
#961988
09/05/09 05:53 PM
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,186
Body Damage is Cool
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Even in the mountains I still don't have to wind out the motor up steep hills, I call do almost all at 3k rpm. Mountains and steep hills in Florida? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Someone always asks that.. damnit <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cyclops.gif" alt="" /> I live in Fl I use my raider in NC. The manual definitely helps! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> I don't think you could drive steep roads with a automatic 2.6l with those weenie brakes! I've had my close calls <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> 4-wheel brake skids around switchback in fun! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" /> Guess thats why ABS was invented <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
'88 Raider, 33" Maxxis, 2" body lift, 10K winch
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