Grimmy 312 Posted June 17, 2015 I'm looking to purchase a xh ute , only problem is that there is a problem with the dizzy drive Easy fix ? Or engine swap job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thom 6,639 Posted June 17, 2015 I'm looking to purchase a xh ute , only problem is that there is a problem with the dizzy drive Easy fix ? Or engine swap job It's possible to do while in the car, but it's easier with the engine out, you are better off dropping the sump or pulling the head to get the timing cover off (personally I'd pull the sump so I could check the oil pump and oil pump drive as they could have caused the issue) the shaft itself is easy to change, but do you know what's wrong with it (stripped teeth/broken/flogged out?) And just be aware they don't have any bearings they run in just a machined hole in the block 4 XTREME KARTS XF, slydog, gerg and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grimmy 312 Posted June 17, 2015 I'm not 100% sure on what's damaged , but it did cross my mind about what could have caused it . I've never pulled a 4l apart so it'll be a good learning curve 1 Thom reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S33YA 33 Posted June 17, 2015 Iv done two in my xg, both were cheap aftermarket dizzys with the aftermarket gear. Fitted an original ford gear no problems since. Also had a mates do the same thing.to a replacement dizzy 2 weeks in. Easy enough to do in car, just goodluck finding one. Nobody lists the part, so best bet is to go wreckers and pull on out yourself and get the mated dizzy while your there. Cost me $25 for the last one 1 XTREME KARTS XF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Campo 869 Posted June 17, 2015 Easy enough in the car just a bit of a fiddle to get the timing case back on, not too bad though. Bit of a tip, dont drop the bolt from the plate that holds the gear in. Difficult and messy to fish it out of the sump haha Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk 4 rocklord, Outback Jack, slydog and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outback Jack 6,352 Posted June 17, 2015 I'd replace the dizzy with a bosch one can buy new on ebay. Then just yo be on the safe side replace drive shaft and check oil pump. Hope she comes up a treat, just remember that to do the timing you need to bridge 2 pins on the test plug under the dash. Earth pin and test pin. Jack. 2 Thom and gerg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord_fahrquhar 2,580 Posted June 19, 2015 If it's seized you're fucked. 1 Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites