GU 99 2.8lt TD suspected blown head gasket

[97_gq_lwb]

It is an alloy head.
I have had alloy heads welded before on petrol engines motorbikes etc and never had a problem.
Though being a diesel 2.8 it may have something to do with the heat and compression related to it i really don't know why they don't weld them.
Try calling advance cylinder head dynamics at penrith they have done repairs for me in the past at reasonable prices.
Also you can buy brand new bare heads for under $1000 and shop around for prices on the job they can vary quite a bit and it may pay for you to try a local cylinder head specialist they can normally supply heads and vrs kits at good prices as well.

[Jamesandlizk]

It is an alloy head.
I have had alloy heads welded before on petrol engines motorbikes etc and never had a problem.
Though being a diesel 2.8 it may have something to do with the heat and compression related to it i really don't know why they don't weld them.
Try calling advance cylinder head dynamics at penrith they have done repairs for me in the past at reasonable prices.
Also you can buy brand new bare heads for under $1000 and shop around for prices on the job they can vary quite a bit and it may pay for you to try a local cylinder head specialist they can normally supply heads and vrs kits at good prices as well.

Hi mate thanks fr that I'll give them a call tomorrow and try and get a price.
On the bare heads Nader $1000 my mrs has been looking around but hasn't been able to come up with anything for less then $1100, any idea where to pick one up on the cheap?
the stress is starting to get to the mrs about not having enough room for all the kids when #4 arrives in a few weeks.

[97_gq_lwb]

Just type (rd28 head) into ebay

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nissan-RD...item27c0a66c57

And try your local engine reconditioner or head machinists they have suppliers.

Usually cost me about $330 for a service wich includes crack test machining and valves reseated and guides installed etc.

[Petit caillou]

Hi,

Is the head cracked? and if so where?
normally between 5th and 6th cylinder
if the head is pierced, then replace with a new one!
if the head is cracked, aluminum welding, surfacing and pressure test (price unknown)
Check and clean the surface of the engine block (tolerance)
Measure piston protrusion
Install a cylinder head gasket according to the piston protrusion
Change spi join the camshaft.
Check the water pump, the calorstat
Cleaning the cooling

Regards
Petit caillou.

[TUCK]

If its a keeper go the full reco, is its peed you off and you want to sell it

[Jamesandlizk]

Tuck,
It has peed me off t Bly cause I bought it about 3 weeks ago, and the mrs is about to give birth to our 4th baby.
It's a great car it drives like a dream.
If I wanna see my next birthday, I probably shouldn't sell it my mrs would kill me!

[Jamesandlizk]

Tuck,
It has peed me off t Bly cause I bought it about 3 weeks ago, and the mrs is about to give birth to our 4th baby.
It's a great car it drives like a dream.
If I wanna see my next birthday, I probably shouldn't sell it my mrs would kill me!

Sorry it has peed me off "BUT ONLY BECAUSE"
I bought it about 3 weeks ago, and the mrs is about to give birth to our 4th baby.
It's a great car it drives like a dream.
If I wanna see my next birthday, I probably shouldn't sell it my mrs would kill me!

[Petit caillou]

Hi James,

I hope that my explanations have helped you.

regards
Petit caillou.