Is it at a shop now, did they take the head off, if so there's half the job already done.
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Is it at a shop now, did they take the head off, if so there's half the job already done.
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I dont know why a few shops said motor out, but you're right most are done in the PatrolQuote:
Originally Posted by nissannewby
@ Jaycee no its not at a shop and nor is it pulled pulled apart.
I think a ZD30 would be a tad more complex than a surf engine
again I have no idea, but I cant see the comparison motors or 30 yrs apart lol
First up John, it's jay see and how did you come up with the conclusion that you have a "blown head gasket between the water channels and the compression chamber"Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
A turbo 4 cylinder is just that, they may have things in different places, but having working in a Surfs engine bay, give me a Patrol with a ZD30 any day.
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That is just bad news that the head gasket is gone, TD. Over 6k to get a head done sounds really expensive though. So what are are your options atm?
Just wait till my powerball numbers come through, I suppose lolQuote:
Originally Posted by mudnut
Why do ppl always take things the wrong way.
The diagnosis was done by Frank from Mr Cylinder head
who works on ZD30s day in day out, I have no reason to disbelieve him.
Other advice and tit bits came from Mudski , Chaz , Andrew from OnTrack,, Kealba and
Paul from Outback 4WD in Bayswater.
What's done is done Ill now nurse it till my numbers drop, Don't really want to sell it
just because the head is gone. PM sent MN
So I just did a quick look for parts. $1836 for a new genuine head assy and $195 for an engine gasket kit. This is all genuine parts to dont forget. They are also prices any man and his dog can get as well. So I dont know where you or these other shops are getting 6-10k from.
complete motor swap over
@go2engines mate look them up
Wrong Sweep mate... I dunno who was running that one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Touses
512 ... go you good thing...
A pain killer that makes you do strange and confusing things !Quote:
Originally Posted by the evil twin
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WHAT! No one posted an eBay link...LOL
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Assem...wAAOSwJb9WtBBt
That's a good price..Quote:
Originally Posted by Nisshead
No choccy frog! Outrageous! It's rigged I tells ya! Rigged!Quote:
Originally Posted by the evil twin
I'd be first removing the head and checking everything else. Cracked pistons etc etc. Last thing you'd want is to put on a new head then later on it drops the pin in a cylinder or two.
FYI, when my pump failed on the ZD I was going to just put a new pump on. Then I go the green light for the conversion. My old motor was stripped down at the workshop and they found number 4 piston was cracked. Even though the inside of the motor was spotless due to my strict oil change regime and the motor still when really good... So If I have spent the 4k, or what ever it was, on a new pump, it was only a matter of time for that motor. And it would have been 4k just shot down the dunny.
Just saying.
Without going back through all these posts, a question.
Why did you put that copper stuff in the cooling system, did you have an issue with the head before?
I don't understand all the to-ing and fro-ing when there probably was a pre-existing problem that you knew about.
Just seems like a good starting point of the diagnosis that was ignored, or have I got the wrong end of the pineapple?
Nearly a month and 400 plus posts, must be doing your head in. Good luck with the power ball, I'm told you must buy tickets first... bugger.
4k for fuel system replacement then a 4-6k rebuild would have still seen you ahead of what it cost for the conversion though.Quote:
Originally Posted by mudski
Yes it was all spoken about back then too.Quote:
Originally Posted by macca
Yes but is not a TD42 though isn't it. Lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by nissannewby
I wasn't suggest for John to do a conversion, just advising him to check everything if/ when he does do the repair.
My guess is he was hoping for a quick CHEAP fix. After all who wants to spend coin on an engine rebuild.Quote:
Originally Posted by macca
I think I might go fishing now….
Fishing?
Stay here mate, you get more bites and the bait is cheaper
512, 512 512 512
Bait!!!
LOL... You keep quoting porno's. I'll keep quoting documentaries :)
You won't be catching me, my attention span is too.............ooh pretty butterfly...........Quote:
Originally Posted by the evil twin
gotta keep this going..want to see what fife one too gets ya
Thought I'd pop this here just in case TD misses the Clear hoses thread
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...016/05/183.jpg
Baited methinks!Quote:
Originally Posted by Avo
Looks like it's a dud……. maybe throw out some burleyQuote:
Originally Posted by Avo
Yep... real bummer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yendor
I was soooo confident on 512.
Stupid sweep, should have stuck to Lotto
It appears your piscatorial endeavour has come to nought!Quote:
Originally Posted by the evil twin
Perhaps a change of bait! Rub Growler up the wrong way that may attract a Clunk!
With luck the little fishies will school again. LOL
Hey John, what's the latest with the motor? Any updates.
Never give up, trust your instinct.Quote:
Originally Posted by the evil twin
Even use the force if you have to...
>>>tappin from tassie
"Strong I am with the force, but not that strong.Quote:
Originally Posted by taslucas
Twilight is upon me and soon night must fall."
Master Yoda
There will be New Moon, followed by an Eclipse, then a while later Breaking Dawn which comes in 2 stagesQuote:
Originally Posted by the evil twin
Whats the latest on the donk John?
In no position to do anything ATM, still drivable for how much longer I dont know
Wonder how much my single cab camper would be worth $$$ ???
"You must unlearn what you have learnedQuote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
Fear is the path to the dark side"