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pimpin_col · rice boy Joined: 23 Sep 2002 Posts: 29

i know that post 86 all engines went unleaded but there is a rodeo i wanna buy that is an 86 how do u tell if it is the original engine not a Eg. 84, is there some markings on the block that say it is unleaded??? where to look what to look for?? thank heaps col...

Gold TX Sleeper · backyard mechanic Joined: 05 Feb 2002 Posts: 509

As far as my sources state, the petrol powered pre '86 Rodeo's were fitted with 'G' series engines as fitted to the Gemini, save for the '85 model which was fitted with the 4ZD1 engine. It was in escence a larger capacity (2.3 litre) engine very much the same as fitted to the RB series Gemini, it too has an alloy head and has hardened valve seats making it fine to run on unleaded petrol.
In short, if it's a 'G' series engine or the 4ZD1 it will be fine to run on unleaded regardless of which year it was released.
Cheers,
Jasyn...

Ben Wight · backyard mechanic Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 946

Look at the vehicle the engine came from, if its unleaded, it will have a sticker around the fuel filler. Also, the compliance plate on leaded vehicles should say ADR 27, whilst unleaded vehicles will be ADR 37.