ZD30 DDTi bubbles in header tank

[RJames]

Hello all,
I have been following this forum with interest for several years now and have been a recreational bush driver for most of my life in Nth Qld and NT and lately in NSW.
I had a G60 SWB wagon and caravan in the late 80's until it became impractical with a growing family. After a few 2wd towing vehicles I now have a 2003 GU111 Wagon with the ZD30DDTi engine which I found to be a great, economical, comfortable vehicle until the last trip away with the van when it suddenly overheated and started blowing bubbles in the header tank. I bought the car 5 years ago and have fitted several mods that I found in the advice posts on forums - temp and boost gauges, exhaust recirculation blank, Dawes valve boost control, breather vapour separator, oversize intercooler, and thought that I had bulletproofed it as much as possible. A local mechanic told me that I have done well to get 370+k from the engine so I am looking for options to get it back on the road - I am now retired and do not have an unlimited budget!
Has anyone in a similar situation had experience with repairers on the NSW Central Coast that they would recommend and which options they chose to go with?
Thanks for advice
Cheers

[MB]

Does sound very unfortunate sorry to hear James mate!
I believe maybe you’re asking whether or not to fix the 3.0L head/gasket/block and or change motors expensively too?



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[Dhuck]

Welcome to the forum mate

[BillsGU]

You have either done a head gasket or you have a cracked head. Not good or cheap news.