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Hi all
Not long ago I brought a Daihatsu Rocky (Jap import I think). according to the log book its got a 2000cc engine which I find hard to believe as engine sizes are always a few cc's below a whole figure (ie 1989cc) also its got a Daihatsu 16v EFI engine which unless it can be re-board should be a 1600cc engine. the gearbox is automatic and works fine doesn't apear to be an after market mod as it has the O/D off light on the dash and all the console matches the rest of the trim.
The problem is insuring it. its down as a fourtrak/rocky on the insurance records when i do an online quote with the reg mark. however the chasis number sugests otherwise as it starts f300s which should be a sportrak/rocky. right?
I have searched the net but cant find another one with an automatic gearbox, can anyone tell me more about it? does the auto gearbox rocky's/sportrak's have any pitfalls or quirks.
cheers
karl
What Is It
Have a look at the Feroza with the BMW engine. The first run resembled the Fourtrak and I have a feeling they may have been an Indonesian import.
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M J Young
Cheers for the fast reply.
Cheers for the fast reply.
did a google for "feroza BMW" and the first page was warfs so took a look. Bertone did play about with the the F300 and put a 2ltr BMW engine in it was 6 cylinder and mine is only 4.
I get the feeling my V5 is incorrect.
Here's A few more details from the V5 (log book) without giving too much away.
REG MARK K xxx ???
YEAR OF FIRST REG 1992
MAKE DAIHATSU
BODY ESTATE
TAX CLASS PLG
CYLINDE CAPACITY 2000 CC *
FUEL PETROL
WHEEL PLAN 2 AXLE RIGID BODY
VIN/CHASSIS/FRAME F300S00????
ENGINE NUMBER NOT KNOWN
COLOUR BLACK/SILVER
*HOWEVER ON THE VIN PLATE THE ENGINE SIZE IS SHOWN AS 1589CC, engine type HD-E & trim FLS1
SPEC
HARD RESIN TOP
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
AIR CONDITIONING
CHROME WHEELS INC SPARE
CHROME FRONT GRILL
CHROME DOOR HANDLES
CHROME BUMBERS
CHROME ANYWHERE ELSE IT COULD BE PUT.
ROCKY BADGES (chrome)
WIND DIFLECTORS
3 DOORS
2H 4H 4L
DIGITAL CLOCK
INCLONOMITER
VOLT GAUGE
A FRAME
SIDE STEPS
H / N / S SUSSPENSION SWITCH
SQUARE HEADLIGHTS
Imported from either China or Japan judging by the writing inside (diff instructions, sun visor,tyre pressure instuctions,etc)
the only snippet of info that came close to my truck was
http://www.daihatsu-drivers.co.uk/node/6250
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What Truck !!!!!
Hi
Found this. On US site. WWW.daihatsu-rocky.info
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The car was made since Mar 1992
Modification Frame Engine model Drive Transmission Displacement, litres Body type
SE E-F300S-BMDESE HD-E 4WD MT 1,6 SUV&Offroad
SE E-F300S-BPDESE HD-E 4WD AT 1,6 SUV&Offroad
SX E-F300S-BMHESX HD-E 4WD MT 1,6 SUV&Offroad
SX limited E-F300S-BMHEL HD-E 4WD MT 1,6 SUV&Offroad
SX E-F300S-BPHESX HD-E 4WD AT 1,6 SUV&Offroad
SX limited E-F300S-BPHEL HD-E 4WD AT 1,6 SUV&Offroad
Rocky modifications: se, sx, sx limited
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Edward (ews) '92 Fourtrak 2.8 TDX
FANTASTIC.
I searched everywhere and completely missed that site.:?
another look at the VIN plate tells me its a F300S-BPHE
so its a Rocky SX or SX limited (will work that out later)
At least I now know its a standard Truck now and can try and get the V5 changed. Should help save some cash on the insurance.;)
So just to make tripple sure.....
The 1.6 HD-E engine has :-
"DAIHATSU 16 VALVE" cast into the rocker cover, "EFI" cast into the air/injection inlet and "HD" cast into the engine followed by some stamped numbers below the exhaust manifold and it can only be a 1.6ltr engine (I.E it's unlikely to be re-board hence 2000cc)
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Auto Rocky
Glad to be of help, only found site by googling for 'diahatsu rocky+united states' just a shot, !!!!!! . So they did make a auto version as standard with EFI 1600cc motor, which was at least sold in the US.
Edward (ews) '92 Fourtrak 2.8 TDX
None so blind as those who don't want to see....
I don't know how I missed it.
I think I was too focused on the fact its a japanese import.
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With the F300 at the start
With the F300 at the start of the chassis number, it would be an early Feroza/Sportrak/USA Rocky. These had the 1600cc 4 cyl petrol motors. Its a narrow track (no wide wheel arch flares) and the front clips and doors closely resembled similar year F70/75/80/85 Oz Rocky/NZ & SA Rugger/ UK Fourtraks. It should have independant front suspension. The later models (wide tracks) were designated F310. Its interesting the 2 litre motor, as the F80/85 Australian Rockys were a 2 litre 4 cyl petrol motor variation of the 2.8 diesel, using the Toyota 3Y motor. AFAIK, the 2 litre 3Y doesnt bolt up to the F300 gearbox, so unless its a complete motor/gearbox/transfer case transplant, it would be interesting to find out which plate is correct, and how the second incorrect plate came to be on the vehicle.
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MUD MAKES EXCELLENT TOOTHPASTE.
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All views and advice offered are my own, from my ow
Sorry to throw a potential
Sorry to throw a potential spaner in the works, but there was a 2ltr auto US Rocky (same body as UK Sporti) on e-bay a few months back. Could be coroberative evidence (hearsay at least) of 'real' car, unless you bought it?
Any veiws expresed in this thread by me are purely from my own experience, and (sometimes) falible memory. Hope my comments help, but please don't take them as gospel.
Cheers Nev.K I did buy it
Cheers Nev.K I did buy it from Ebay, It may be the one your reffering to, infact take a look Item No 280117192697 it should still be there and it will save me getting the camera out.
I noticed today in the light it has "LIMITED" badge/trim on the body above the door handles on both sides.
would That support the theory of it being an SX Limited.
Cheers for the interest
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That's not the one I was
That's not the one I was thinking of. That was blue. As a 'Sportrak' shape, with Rocky all over it, it is American, not Japanese market spec. Sorry that's not much help.
Any veiws expresed in this thread by me are purely from my own experience, and (sometimes) falible memory. Hope my comments help, but please don't take them as gospel.