The TD42 is the replacement for my POS 2.8TD which just recently burnt its clutch , And seein that i had 36 swampers waitin to go on, I decided that keepin my factory 4.6 diff ratios and just changing the engine will be the go.
Now , I'd explain to you all that this is my first time rebuilding a diesel engine.
I worked at a cylinder head workshop for a year which i learnt a few things there.
Anway to start things off..
The TD42 was stripped and inspected - the head had a few lovely cracks on it - put that aside to see if i can find a replacement head and use the exising injectors etc on the replacement.
If anyones got a TD42 head - give me a bell (they're hard to get
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ordered an engine rebuild kit .
1400 was the cost from BURSONS auto parts which included pistons, liners, bearings and gasket kit.
After inspectin the old liners and askin a few questions about it on this forum, I decided against doin it myself as RedRover kindly pointed out that i'd still need to surface machine the block once new liners are put in.
Not havin the necessary equipment to remove liners (eg welder as a few suggested) I took the block to 'repco' as I had already asked a few people in the yellow pages and neither liked their attitude or the workshops.
Repco was pretty helpful, they rang back with a quote - $660 - bit dear i must admit, but they cleaned the block and put liners in and machined each liner to the piston size that came with the kit. One liner was out by a bit they said - so in the end... i guess it was worth havin the block sent away.
All i have to do hopefully in the week coming is to assemble everything together to have the bottom end fully rebuilt by the weeks end.
Question - when i got the engine - the head, rockers and the rods were removed and put in the rocker cover. The nissan manual states that the rods are to go back in their previous positions. What do u recommend??
Once bottom end is rebuilt, I'll be chasin a clutch - Its been suggested that I get one from Direct clutch in Brisbane (near where im located) and they'll do u a heavy duty package for $550.
The head has been quoted fully supplied and rebuilt from Gilberts (my old work) at mates rates at $900/1000 ish. Will see if i can trade in my old 2.8 TD head off the previous engine that was in the patrol for a cheaper cost if possible.
Finally sourced a gearbox locally and once engines rebuilt,, will be puttin the box and block together.
Suggestions anyone?? - Do i put the gearbox in the patrol FIRST b4 the engine??
Or bolt the two together and hope the hoist/crane is strong enough to carry em both
Will be replacin the radiator with a TD42 item as the 2.8 td is a little smaller.
Will be posting updates now and then on my progress and a few more pics.
Regards
TOM
so it was good to have it checked, and the block was decked. Total cost was 600 dollars.
so i can use the harmonic balancer to use the timing marks on it to work out the timing for the valves.