Hz Sandman

[HZSandman]

The 253 v8 has being removed and now has a 308 v8. Does this de value the car by much? The axle GV7 means what size? And thanks HK1837 for the info

Some would argue yes but not by much in my opinion. They were never a special engine anyway. If you were really keen you could hunt around for a 253 with the "right" engine number for that period.


Great find, well done and enjoy it.

[Dick61]

GV7 is 3.55:1 Salisbury

[HK1837]

Correct, except GV7 is just 3.55 (banjo or Salisbury). Because it is a V8 it automatically got a Salisbury.

[playwme]

The engine number you quoted, is that the engine currently in the car? I ask because that engine number looks 253 to me.

[Kingcoffee]

The engine no is off the ergo sticker. How can you tell?

[RAEME]

I agree playwme QR is 253, no hassles changing out eng I reckon. Takes a couple of hours and you can fix that. You'll find a lot of people prefer five lts anyway.

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QR is 253 and QT is 308

[Frosty]

Can anybody tell me what axil GV4 means in a HZ?

[HK1837]

3.36, banjo or Salisbury, LSD or open.

[Kingcoffee]

GV7 Salisbury 3.55 is that a LSD ?

[playwme]

The engine no is off the ergo sticker. How can you tell?

QR is 253. QT or 11QT is the usual prefix for 308.
Check the number on the engine. If its the same as the one you quoted I reckon that would be pretty close to the original 253. If its something else then make sure you run the number to ensure you don't have any issues when it comes to rego. When I bought my HZ and went to transfer the rego interstate the engine number showed up as being stolen 20 years ago. It all worked out but it took a day of hanging around the cop shop waiting for them to do enquiries and contacting the insurance company that had payed out on the stolen vehicle to see if they wanted the motor.

Edit- and VERY important. Check the number on the chassis and make sure it matches the one on the plates. That's what will hurt the value if it doesn't match.