ZD30 Engine Rebuild

[nickpeacock36]

i read lots of stuff about them. but if nads is fitted should be ok. The engines havent changed a great deal have they?

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[nickpeacock36]

plus mine is an early Gu3 and still went bang. i only fitted nads at 180 000 and fear it was too late. The engine had already been pulled apart by previous owner according to the mechanic. probably saw the issues and bolted it back together to be sold.

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[macca86]

2003 they changed oil capacity dip stick and delivery and a few other bits to stop the piston melting. But the right price and you can't argue. You have most of the nads anyway don't you nick.

[nickpeacock36]

i sure do mate. just need a catch can this time. as i said, i think it was screwed when i bought it.

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[nissannewby]

Hey Nick if that is a drive in drive out price that seems pretty fair. I could rebuild a TD42 from top to bottom for 5-6k but that is doing all the work myself. That costs is parts and machining.Remember that would also be me removing and refitting the motor. So for 12500 and you drive away that is pretty good.

[nickpeacock36]

Hey Nick if that is a drive in drive out price that seems pretty fair. I could rebuild a TD42 from top to bottom for 5-6k but that is doing all the work myself. That costs is parts and machining.Remember that would also be me removing and refitting the motor. So for 12500 and you drive away that is pretty good.

So would you give the cheap re built engine the swerve ball? That is 2000k since re build, drive in, remove and re fit for $4800 plus keep all my old engine parts.

[nissannewby]

No but I would be seeking proof that it 1- has been rebuilt and 2- thats how many k's. Also what type of rebuild like if it was a complete rebuild or just rings and bearings. I would much rather something that is brand new so you know the exact history of it.

If you go with the full rebuild option ask to see all parts replaced and make sure they keep you up to speed with progress even if its paying them a visit each day. The other question you have to answer is are you gonna keep it for 2 more year or 100,000km if so the warranty will be peace of mind.

[nickpeacock36]

wise words mate. thanks.
the cheap motor had a complete rebuild 2000 ish ks ago. he is now fitting a v8 in the car

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[threedogs]

Yeah be wary of these rattle gun specials, Mate got done wasn't cheap either.
Unless you know them do what Newby suggests and Visit on a regular basis.
Not just a steam clean and can of spray paint???

Someone here was selling a Z30 not long ago going cheap to, was for a 4.2td conversion
check search engine

[nickpeacock36]

Thanks for all the advice. Have decided to go for the rebuild. At least i know the mechanic and that he will ensure a proper job is done. Now for some serious overtime:-(

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