Advice on a blown engine for an 88' GQ SWB Please!

[dom14]

How do you know there is no oil. From the dipstick? Could be just below the end of the dipstick, but still may have been enough for the oil pump to pick up.
Maybe the mechanics did an oil and filter change, filled the sump to the dipstick mark and didn't top it up after running the engine to make up for the oil in the filter.

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He says the engine's blown though. I'm guessing that means it's seized.

[dom14]

No warning light Turtle_au, no noise, no rough running and no smoke. That's what I can't understand.

So, exactly what happened when you thought the engine blew itself?

[aliamus]

So, exactly what happened when you thought the engine blew itself?

I heard a like a flapping sound coming from the motor as I was driving, about 30 seconds later the motor made a loud, nasty sound. I immediately lost power and pulled to the side of the road. Lifted the hood and the motor was smoking. When you turn the ignition you hear a thud sound.

[aliamus]

Sucks to see your having issues mate. As to what has happened when you say it blown, is still in question. As for a mechanic. See this link, it may help you or not. Plus a location of where you are will help a lot too for others to point you to the right mechanic. 4x4 Obsession in Melton would be my pic for a workshop on north west way.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...2127-Workshops

Thanks for the link mate, Im in northern suburbs but if anyone know's a good honest mechanic that has experience with gq's I'd travel. I'll suss them out, thanks for the recommendation!

[mudski]

Thanks for the link mate, Im in northern suburbs but if anyone know's a good honest mechanic that has experience with gq's I'd travel. I'll suss them out, thanks for the recommendation!

JPC in Thomastown knows Patrols like the back of his hand, theres another mob who'm I wont name also in Thomo that you are best to steer clear of, but I reckon go see Brett at 4x4 Obsession in Melton.

[dom14]

I heard a like a flapping sound coming from the motor as I was driving, about 30 seconds later the motor made a loud, nasty sound. I immediately lost power and pulled to the side of the road. Lifted the hood and the motor was smoking. When you turn the ignition you hear a thud sound.

Ok, cool. Sounds like the engine is fubar, probably the guy who serviced it forgot to put enough oil or something.

Either way, I think it's better to source a good used engine.


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TB42E-GQ-...UAAOSwcB5ZM~H2