rebuild 4.2 diesel

[marc b]

Hello there,

Would like to ask if there is anyone out there that has rebuilt a 4.2 diesel motor by them selfs ? I am looking at rebuilding my own motor but would like to find out if it easy or hard to do. Can anyone help me?

Thanks

marc b

[Woof]

Mate it is always good to post up an introduction before asking for assistance, just gets everyone on side, just go here: http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/forumdisplay.php?2-Introductions

[marc b]

Sorry will do that now. Thanks for putting me in line Dogman.

[Adlarplant]

The td 42 engine isnt an overly difficult engine to rebuild any reputable machine shop should be able to remove and replace the liners for you then its just a case of follow the workshop manual

[marc b]

Thanks for that bit of info Adlarplant. I guess I will give it a go then if thats the only hard part getting someone to do the liners.

Thanks

marc b

[AB]

Thanks for that bit of info Adlarplant. I guess I will give it a go then if thats the only hard part getting someone to do the liners.

Thanks

marc b
Let us know how you go too mate and yell out if you get stuck.

[marc b]

Ok will do AB.

[Finly Owner]

Have you priced the rebuild kit?

[marc b]

Yer I have had at look at a couple the price I got is around $1400 for sleves pistons and rings , gaskets, bearings. not sure if thats a good price or not but will keep looking

[Finly Owner]

that's about the price on ebay, I haven't checked elsewhere yet.

[tkn]

marc,
As to how hard or easy it is to do - ask yourself, "Am I really good with tools?". If the answer is anything but "Yes", you might find the job a major headache. Talking about tools, you will need a good quality socket set and good quality set of ring spanners. Don't forget the torx sockets for removing and refitting the head. The TD42 is a big lump and you may need more than one person to get it in and out - especially when realigning it with the gearbox. You haven't said what is wrong with the engine or why you want to rebuild it. Depends how many Kms the engine has done, but a rebuild might be a whole lot of work for little real advantage. You wouldn't be the first.

[Matmobile]

The ebay kit iss quite good

[89GQ]

If you go ahead with it post up your progress and pics! Would come in handy for any others wanting to do it. Cheers.

[Finly Owner]

Have found out can get cheaper if you look around for rebuild kit. Where u @?

Tim

[kane077]

You need to keep in mind that a diesel engine is a lot more touchy than a petrol engine to build. Things like piston protrusion and exact injector pump timing can and will play havoc with a diesel (particularly the TD42). You will need a clean place to work, precise measuring equipment and patience to do the job right.

[Phantom53]

Hey guys.. i got my rebuild kit from harris engines in perth for $850 plus 350 to do liners for me.. the kit is a FULL engine rebuild. Gaskets.. head bolts.. liners..piston..rings.. bearing etc but is only a standard kit..