crank chewed out

[DilboBaggins]

I think you misunderstood cos, I do not want to weld it, sure it would stay on there but there is more of a risk for more damage and it would be a nightmare trying to get it off if need be

[Stropp]

dilbo i think you misunderstood cos, from my take he is saying weld the slot and re cut the slot for the keyway.

[cos]

Stroop is right .

Even if a total and brutal weld is used , a further dismantle is posible ( never lose hope ) , using a right holesaw . But i imagine this is a sort of a last option when in no option at all and must weld with two car bateries and a welding rod made from a door opener wire coated in flour and dirt ( aaa ...never lose hope ...just say ....). Sorry for offtopic ...

[MrSka]

I'm looking at replacing my RD28T crank too, here is the cheapest quotes I have gotten so far from Nizzbits:

Crankshaft $1490
Harmonic balancer/pulley $350
Please note there is no stock of the pulley or crank in Australia. Lead time would be 3 weeks approx. from Japan.

Some other things you may need as below.
Front crank/pulley bolt $13
Front crank/pulley washer $13
Crank keyways $6 (pair)
Crankshaft timing sprocket $90
Sprocket plates $8 pair
Flywheel to crank bolts $30 (set of 6)
Spigot bush $15
Front crank seal $24


When you do yours, feel free to take lots of pics and post them here I'll do the same when I start doing mine as well

[cos]

What happend with you crankshaft ?

[MrSka]

It is "broken". I bought it like that, it was very, very, very cheap and thought it was a good opportunity to fix it up and learn all about the patrol base along the way

Mine starts up, but none of the pullies move, so it looks like the front of the shaft is actually broken of, but I havent pulled it apart to actually figure out exactly what is wrong with mine yet.

[DilboBaggins]

MrSka, that is the exact same problem with mine so ive taken it all off and they keyway is buggered. To save alot of money id like to pull the engine out myself but I have no clue as to what I am doing :/ so itll more then likely go to a mechanic

[MrSka]

I am really lucky, I have a truck mechanic who is going to help me replace it at his workshop on the weekends, I'll take HEAPS of pics, they might help you out!

[DilboBaggins]

Ive actually come to the relization the it would be better off in the long run if I drop a 4.2 in it. I can get a 2003 4.2 turbo diesel with upgraded turbo and intercooler with all bolt ons for $7500. And its only done 160***kms! So for a quick fix im going to find someone who's good at welding to weld the balancer back on to last me a couple months till I get another engine. Has anyone welded this before?

[MrSka]

Good luck, I think welding the crank on will just do the crank more damage internally?