Choosing a Flexhone

[wojtech]

Just cooked the TD42 and almost 100% the head is stuffed, about to take it off. Being that it ran out of water I reckon the rings will be in bad shape as well so I might as well throw a new set at it while the head is off.

Looking at purchasing a FlexHone (Ball Hone) to give it a tickle before putting new rings in.
With a 96mm bore I assume the 4 inch one would be the choice but grit size is what I need help with.

Also, other than all the top end gaskets will rings big ends and a sump gasket be enough if doing in car? Or is there something I'm missing??

[wojtech]

Cancel all that guys, just pulled the head off and it looks pretty sad down below piston failure and now looking at a full rebuild!! was hoping for better news but such is life!

[Parksy]

Got any pics?

[93patrol]

i think you can buy a full td42 rebuild kit on ebay for about $1500 i think that includes piston and rings seen it once a little while ago though..

Good luck with the rebuild or heart transplant whichever way you go

[wojtech]

So its finally all over and I have my truck now purring along again. She now uses less fuel and feels more powerful!!
Motor ended up being quite badly damaged!!! Head cracked in 5 places Block cracked in number 3 pot. After $8500 and a couple of weekends work I'm very happy with the results.
$8500 bought me: Fuel Pump Rebuild + Boost Top Mod, Injectors renewed, New Gen. Nissan TD42 Block with liners, New Gen. Nissan TD42 Head, New Genuine Pistons, Crank Grind, Billet Cam & Engine kit.
I screwed it together myself so I know whats in there!! I'm actually quite surprised what $8500 got me!!

[SupRob]

I wish I saw this sooner, I would of beaten those price's :(

Sorry buddy.

[MudRunnerTD]

So its finally all over and I have my truck now purring along again. She now uses less fuel and feels more powerful!!
Motor ended up being quite badly damaged!!! Head cracked in 5 places Block cracked in number 3 pot. After $8500 and a couple of weekends work I'm very happy with the results.
$8500 bought me: Fuel Pump Rebuild + Boost Top Mod, Injectors renewed, New Gen. Nissan TD42 Block with liners, New Gen. Nissan TD42 Head, New Genuine Pistons, Crank Grind, Billet Cam & Engine kit.
I screwed it together myself so I know whats in there!! I'm actually quite surprised what $8500 got me!!

Did you take any pics mate

[nissannewby]

I wish I saw this sooner, I would of beaten those price's :(

Sorry buddy.

Even with all the machining? That's not to bad considering what he used plus all the other parts he hasn't listed to complete the job.

[wojtech]

Sorry the only pics I took was of the timing gear! I'm not into taking photos of dead things!!
Oh by the way she still sounds like a TD42,,, tick, tick, tick, tickkydy, tick, tick!! Music to the ears!

[wojtech]

Youre right, there are things I haven't listed. Like bearings, new clutch and f/wheel mach, oils and filters (a couple a doses of them!!), new hoses, a new radiator, new belts, air cleaners, crane and engine stand hire, about 3 cases of beer..... And I'm sure I've still missed stuff in the list which I did. No use doing a job unless its done well!!