Swapping a Nissan Patrol engine in Australia isn’t pocket change, but it beats pushing 2.7 tonnes home.
For the ZD30 (GU), a used engine is about AUD 4,000–8,000, reconditioned around AUD 8,000–12,000, and a new/crate (rare) roughly AUD 12,000–18,000; supply-and-fit typically totals AUD 8,000–15,000.
The hero TD42 attracts a tax on legends: used or recon units often AUD 12,000–20,000, with drive-in/drive-out swaps landing near AUD 18,000–30,000; full ZD30-to-TD42 conversions can blow past AUD 25,000–35,000.
For the Y62 5.6‑litre V8, expect a used engine at AUD 8,000–15,000, with installed costs around AUD 12,000–20,000.
Labour can run 20–40 hours, and ancillaries (radiators, turbos, pumps, mounts, fluids) swing the final bill, so get itemised quotes and a decent warranty before you hand over the folding stuff.
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