Blown ZD30 more info

[Burto]

HI all,
Thought I would add what happened, in case it may provide someone else with some info for the future.

Vehicle is a GU III built Dec 2002, manual with the famous ZD30 engine, it has 301700 kms, hence my belief that I had dodged the bullet.

Engine mods are
Gauges EGT, Boost, Oil pressure, water temp all fitted
Provent fitted
Engine oil and filter changed every 5000.
Had a new injection pump fitted approx 4000kms ago
MAF sensor regularly cleaned, engine blew on Thursday, MAF cleaned on Monday before trip

At the time of failing to proceed, had been towing camper trailer in some hilly country, had used 3rd/4th and on one hill back to second to reduce load on vehicle, noticed blue smoke in rear, thought a tyre at first, when stopped lots of blue smoke, provent was pressurised, engine running with miss. NO mechanical noises or rattles.

Regards
Burto

EGT had been to 450 then cooling down to 250 on downhills as normal, oil pressure normal, coolant temp normal, boost normal bouncing around the 14 psi.

Vehicle towed home, now in shed ready for rebuild. This engine passed away very quietly without much fuss, so mileage has nothing to with it, regular servicing makes no difference, in my case the gauges showed nothing out of the ordinary, it is a gamble you pays your money and takes your chances.