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Brunswick Diesels
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Brunswick Diesels
To Greg, Vicki and the rest of the team,
In May 2009 my husband and I purchased a 2002 GU Nissan Patrol fitted with a 6.5 Chevy V8 Diesel Engine from Brunswick Diesels. The difference with us to other purchasers was we purchased sight unseen.
As we live in Tasmania it was a fair stretch to travel to WA just to look at the vehicle and say ‘yes’ that is what we are after. After many phone calls and emails to Brunswick Diesels and many pictures viewed by us we bit the bullet, took a chance and purchased it on Brunswick Diesels word.
Brunswick Diesels were fantastic to deal with, from the point of sale to the freight of the vehicle to Victoria and post sale follow up.
We were pleasantly surprised when we took possession of the vehicle (now named Nev, as a cross between a Nissan and a Chev) in Victoria, we knew what we had brought, had viewed many photos but to see it in the metal it was out of this world.
I would recommend to anyone that they should have no fear purchasing from Brunswick Diesels sight unseen.
There are absolutely no regrets down under in Tas that’s for sure.
Thanks Brunswick Diesels.
Ps we have had lots of people looking at the vehicle too when it is parked or driving in or around town and it sure does turn heads when they hear the rumble of the Diesel V8 engine, it is like music to your ears, which we cannot get enough of it… |
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Greg ,Sue,Scotty and the Team
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Hi Greg, Sue, Scotty and the team,
i just want to take this opportunity to say a really big thankyou for the wonderful transformation you have done to our old 1998 nissan patrol by giving her a brand new healthy heart (6.5 chev diesel V8).
As we live in New Zealand it was not an easy decision to make, to put the trust into someone you dont know to carry out such a major job on a motor vehicle.
After talking to a few mates of mine over there i decided what the hell....what can happen really, a reputable company, nice guy (Greg) a great team headed by Scotty (another not bad guy) when Greg isn't about, so lets do it.
I rang from my home in Wanaka, New Zealand spoke to Greg told him when i was coming over for our annual pilgrimage to get away from our freezing winter and made arrangements to drop the old nissan off there.....and go ahead and do the transplant,the poor old engine was on her last legs so im glad it got to "Doctor Greg" in time.
The next call was to see if all was going to be done by the time i arrived as Shirley and i were wanting to head north as soon as possible.
Greg gave us the nod that it would be done on time so i just thought that was great.....i arrived in Aussie went down to Brunswick and sure enough all was done apart from one or two little things that slipped Gregs mind (they weren't important anyway)
We left to head on our journey within the next few days and the mighty nissan hasn't missed a beat and towing our 26 foot caravan like it isn't even there.....
I've made a few calls to greg just to check with him that all is doing what it is meant to be doing and i am one very very happy customer and wouldn't hesitate in recommending Greg and his team at Brunswick Diesels to anybody that wants anything done to their vehicles, feel free to email me for recommendation if you wish, once again thanks Greg
Kindest Regards
Alan & Shirley Boyes
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Greg & Sue
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Dear Greg and Sue,
We wish to say thanks once again to yourselves and your top staff, not just the mechanics but office staff as well.
We love our 02 Patrol, also the ability to tow our 3t van with ease. the old girls nickname is 6.5 Chevissan V8, gets a laugh well thanks again one and all.
Paul & Roe
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CUSTOMER SERVICE
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Greg Jones - Brunswick Diesels Brunswick Junction WA
It is often said that everyone is a good Captain when travelling in smooth seas.
Through my experience, the team of professionals at Brunswick Diesels have proven themselves to be good Captains in smooth seas and also through troubled waters.
Unfortunately things didn't quite go to plan with the conversion and a few problems were encountered. There wasn't a single point in the process that Greg and the team at Brunswick Diesels backed away from the problems I was encountering. The product support and customer service I received was second to none. Being at the other side of the country was not a problem. Greg totally supports his product.
At the end of the day I have a vehicle that is an absolute pleasure to drive and far more capable than the standard vehicle.
I will remember the dedication to customer service and good old fashioned values long after the initial problems are forgotten.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Brunswick Diesels and their V8 Diesel Conversions.
Steve |
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CUSTOMER TESTIMONIAL - VEHICLE SALES
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Dear Greg and Sue,
Just to let you know how pleased we are with our Patrol. We'd also like to take this opportunity to tell others of our experience with Brunswick Diesels.
Recently my wife and I found ourselves looking for a new car. Along with our three boys, we enjoy a bit of serious 4WD'ing and have an off road van we use, when we can, for holidays. Well, what to buy? It wasn't our budget that concerned us altogether - it was finding something in a diesel that would be powerful enough, comfortable enough and above all reliable enough to go where we want.
We started looking at what was available on the market, but there seemed to be nothing that had everything we needed. All the new 4WD's abound with all sorts of electronic and computerized gadgets, which not only restrict their off-road use, but cost big dollars to service and maintain.
We started considering 2nd hand vehicles and re-powering. It was then that "Brunswick Diesels" came to mind. A quick look on their website put some serious thoughts in our minds and as they had a 2002 Patrol with a Chevy 6.5 there for sale, we decided on a trip down. The whole experience was nothing short of sheer pleasure. No smooth talking shonky salesmen to deal with! Greg showed us the vehicle and filled us in on all the truthful facts and figures, and a quick drive confirmed this was the car for us.
This was a car with comfort, power and reliability (no electronic gadgets) and put together very professionally with no half measures taken. When we put the van behind, we hardly take it out if 5th gear - it just comes into it's own. So now we have a car like new with money still in our pocket.
Greg and Sue and all the team at "Brunswick Diesels" are fantastic to deal with - efficient, honest and obliging. Their expertise and experience gives me confidence in knowing that anything I require - advice, information, parts, etc is just a phone call away.
Kind Regards
Lindsey and Janice |
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04 PATROL WAGON CONVERSION
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Thankyou again for the swift and professional installation on the changeover of motors for both our vehicles. Our vehicles are the working kind and since installation was carried out in May, we have clocked over 80,000kms x 2 with the new 6.5 chevy's. Minor adjustments etc have been easily and efficiently handled by the staff. Special thanks to Greg, Sue, Scotty and all staff involved in the installation of our motors. You guys should be very proud of the service and professionalism you show on an every day basis.
Regards
Brett & Julie |
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HAPPY LIFE HAPPY WIFE
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Just a quick note, to let you know that the Turbo Intercooled 6.5ltr Chev ran beautifully all the way back to Hedland....as expected.
It's always a risk buying a vehicle sight unseen but you've exceeded expectations once again, as you did 5 years ago with your choice of GQ, WELL DONE!
We have absolutely no complaints at all (unless of course you count the fact the cheese & kisses is so pleased with the GU that I have been pretty much relegated to the long range pilot now....guess that means I'll be hitting you up for another one for myself down the track somewhere).
Thanks again for the great buy and even better service. Really appreciated all the extra efffort you guys went to so I could get home in a reasonable time frame.
See ya's when the kids start getting their licences.
Cheers Reddog |
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6.5 Ltr V8 Chev Diesels
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To Greg & Sue Jones,
I wish to thank you for all of your assistance over the past couple of years.
I am more than happy with the engine(6.5 litre) that you supplied. What I wasn't expecting was the level of after sales service you and your staff have provided. It is reassuring that while the rest of the service industry has lost the art of service, you are excelling at it.
As you are aware I have had many problems to deal with on the rest of the vehicle. Your knowledge and expertise with these has saved my sanity on more than one occasion. The provision of labour and workshop space was completely unexpected and gratefully received, without which would have left my vehicle unusable for many days.
I have no hesitation in recommending you, your business and your products to anyone who asks.
Yours Faithfully and thank you again.
Chris |
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HOLIDAYS - CABLE BEACH BROOME
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Greg and Co on Holidays, on Cable Beach Broome W.A before they head off on their annual pilgrimage to the desert. |
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Bloody Awesome
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Hi Greg and Everyone at Brunswick Diesels,
Just a short note to say that Kerrie and I are out at Giles on the Great Central Road near the NT border. The 6.5 Chevy has towed the 3T Caravan Faultlessly and with absolute ease over hills and valleys, wind rain and 40c heat in the desert. (It makes driving all day a pleasure.) I have had plenty of guys having a look at it and all have been impressed by the quality of workmanship (as we were). I was very pleased with the quality of service and friendly staff at Brunswick Diesels when we brought it in for it's 1st service. The vehicle is bloody awesome. Well Done Everyone.
Regards Mark and Kerrie
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Nissan Patrol Conversion
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Hi Scotty & everyone at Brunswick Diesels,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all the work and effort you have put in to transform my diesel tray back Nissan Patrol from a slug into a very pleasurable vehicle to drive.
After getting home and having a good look under the bonnet, I was amazed by the very professional installation of the motor, it looked as though the engine had been there from the factory, with nothing looking as though it has been placed as there was no where else for it to go.
The ease of which the vehicle now performs is unbelievable and far past what I thought it would. It now simply climbs up hills in 5th even when towing a load. The fuel economy returned is also unbelievable for the performance gains. With the larger tyres I have fitted and sitting on 100 km/h approx 2000rpm the economy return is nearly better that the old motor.
The vehicle is very well mannered especially during peak hour traffic. It doesn't even run hot. The vehicle feels a lot safer to drive, especially when overtaking or crossing intersections.
After picking my car up last Saturday (03/12/05) I have racked up over 1300kms, made up of a country run from my house out to our families old farm near Bruce Rock approx 650kms, a run down through Boddington and Jarrahdale, as well as peak hour traffic during the week to my place of work in Osbourne Park. I will be seeing you on Saturday (10/12/05) for its 2000km service before I continue down to Collie and a few other places.
Once again thank you all very much for all of the work you have done, and I will no problems in recommending your company and products to other people that I meet in my travels.
Kind Regards
Aaron |
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Thank You
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Please accept our thanks for the assistance, professionalism and courtesy extended to us through out our dealings. We wish you all well for the future. Thanks once again.
Ron & Elaine |
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HAPPY ROCKINGHAM CUSTOMER
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Dear Scotty,
I have clocked up over 15,000 kms since having the 6.5 litre V8 Chev Diesel fitted to my vehicle last year.
The engine has performed flawlessly and has been a pleasure to drive. I often leave my Falcon FPV ute at home and drive the other vehicle for the fun of it.
We took it north to Shark Bay towing a three and a half tonne, thirty foot boat the day after we picked the car up and the engine never missed a beat.
Towing performance was very impressive - as you predicted, once moving I never had to change down from fifth gear (well, only once, and that was because I was going very slow at the bottom of the hill).
Equally impressive was the fact that in the soft sand of the national park I was driving in third, fourth and fifth in high range when I would have been in low ratio the previous year with the original engine. The engine pulls smoothly from around 750 rpm and never seems to stop. I have not been game to open it up on the open road but when backing off the throttle at more than 140 kmh it was still accelerating stongly.
The installation job is very tidy and there has been a lot of interest and admiration from other drivers.
Since the conversion I have had the suspension upgraded and the added clearance has allowed me to fit larger tyres with a 10% increase in rolling radius. This has given it longer cruising legs but has moderated the acceleration.
Fuel consumption has increased a little. The original 2.5 TDI was one of the most frugal engines I have owned and returned an average of around 10ltrs/100kms unladen and 16 to 17 ltrs/100kms when towing the boat at speeds up to 85 kmh, which was flat out.
The Chev returns around 14 to 15 ltrs/100kms around town even when pressed hard. This increases to around 19 ltrs/100kms towing the boat at around 90 to 95 kmh. This is a big boat that stands 3.5 metres high on the road and at 95 kmh it is pulling a big hole through the air, so I am not unhappy with this. It will now tow the boat much faster than I am prepared to drive it or the law allows and would cruise at 110 kmh if I were brave or silly enough to try it.
So, thanks for a job well done and please feel free to refer any enquiries to me. I will be happy to recommend the conversion.
Best Regards
Alan |
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Satisfied Customer
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Dear Greg & Sue & Scotty,
We thought we would drop you a line to tell you how happy we are with the performance and the economy of our 6.5 litre Chevy Diesel that you supplied and installed in our GQ Nissan Patrol for us in the January of 2003.
Performance wise, we are towing a 26ft Jayco full caravan and our car now tows it with ease, as a matter of fact at times we even forget the van is even on the back. As the van tows very well and the power we have is overwhelming.
Economy wise, we have always measured our economy by, cents per kilometre. From the year 2000 and up until Xmas 2001, a two year period, we were towing an 18ft popup Coromal van and we had the 4.2 Nissan Petrol/Gas motor, and our kilometre cost was 26c/km. Keep in mind here that we were using a combination of Petrol, being the lesser and mostly Gas.
2003, A trip to Karratha and return in 2004 a 22,000 km trip, Darwin, Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney to Perth our costs were now 20c/km. Also keeping in mind here, the increase in fuel costs as well, and diesel is mostly the dearest of the three fuels now. We never have come across any special diesel prices as others do for petrol.
We also take this opportunity to thank you for your prompt action last year in Karratha and on our return back to Perth for the minor warranty problems we encountered, they were promptly rectified. And not to mention your after sales service we have been given to date, is second to none.
You have probably got the drift now that we are thoroughly satisfied with our Engine Conversion and your service and we pass our appreciation on to you.
Yours Sincerely
Bob & Phyl |
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Happy Customer
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Dear Scotty,
Thank you for your assistance last Saturday when our Proton Wira blew a head gasket. It was helpful for us to know that we were in need of major repairs so that we could plan ahead and continue with our weekend plans.
We managed to get the Australind to Brunswick and caught a connecting bus to Bridgetown on arrival at Bunbury. Sunday was a bus trip back to Bunbury and Australind home. A long day.
I have arranged, as you are now aware, for Auto Trans to collect the car in the next few days. They were very helpful and efficient on the phone. The next phase will be the end repairs, which will be quite costly I imagine.
I have enclosed $ and offer that to you to use, at your discretion, to buy a beer for your self and young Chris who was also quite obliging toward us. He offered us a lift to Bunbury and if I had of known at the time, we should have taken him up on that offer.
While being in trouble it was very re-assuring for us to receive some kindness and good old country mateship from you both.
I have enclosed my business card and if I can ever assist either of you, I might then have the opportunity to return the kindness and courtesy shown us.
Please enjoy the beers.
Kind Regards
Peter and Angie |
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Brunswick St John Ambulance Sub-Centre
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Dear Greg,
Enclosed please find cheque for $ being payment for transmission on Van 1.
We understand that you didn't charge for labour for the above repairs and for this we extremely grateful. You may not be aware that our Brunswick Sub-Centre is not funded by St John's Ambulance Centre in Perth and relies solely on donations and our continual efforts to fund raise, therefore your generosity is much appreciated.
With Kind Regards
Assistant Secretary |
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Customer Service
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Recently I had a 6.5 ltr Chevy V8 diesel fitted to my 60 series Landcruiser and to date have been extremely happy with its performance and tremendously efficient fuel consumption.
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate your staff, in particular Scotty, who has been extremely helpful, not only with the initial discussions and advice prior to making the decision to convert, but also his after care service provided. He has made himself available every time I have needed to call and has provided solutions to my concerns on every occasion.
Please pass on my thanks to all involved with the conversion of my vehilce
Terry" |
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Happy customer from Harvey
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Dear Sue and Greg,
As you know, my wife and I converted our Land Cruiser Wagon and Land Cruiser Personnel Carrier vehicles with 6.2 ltr Cehvrolet diesel engines through Brunswick Diesels on 19/9/01 and 28/9/01. We are very happy with the results.
It is not unusual for fuel consumption to calculate to 13.5 ltrs of diesel per 100 kms travelled. The Chevrolet engines are impressive and your mechanics show a genuine interest in their work.
My wife and I are so impressed we have purchased a third 4wd Toyota vehicle on 20/8/03, which is also fitted with a Chevrolet 6.5 ltr motor through Brunswick Diesels. We would be happy to recommend your Company to anyone.
Sincerely
Phillip and Kathy |
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