4.2 motor failure

[boke]

I should have mentioned , mechanic is local Nissan dealership at Wongan Hills (Jolly and Sons) ...
Am looking at Engineexchange - $6500 for recond with 12 month warranty - pretty sure the conditions will be new pump-turbo-radiator which doubles the price - then labour (already up for $1K at Jollys ...
Looked at Brunswick Diesels , even though I'm not a big fan of these

[MudRunnerTD]

I should have mentioned , mechanic is local Nissan dealership at Wongan Hills (Jolly and Sons) ...
Am looking at Engineexchange - $6500 for recond with 12 month warranty - pretty sure the conditions will be new pump-turbo-radiator which doubles the price - then labour (already up for $1K at Jollys ...
Looked at Brunswick Diesels , even though I'm not a big fan of these

RUN!! Quickly Run as fast as you can from your Nissan Dealer!!

Check this out mate, you need someone to fit it but these guys do a few different things

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Patrol-En...128e3eb&_uhb=1

This is what you need mate, tow in / drive out.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NISSAN-PA...3b6d9bd&_uhb=1

Good luck.

[boke]

Appears to be a real shortage of these motors in Western Australia ....tried a few wreckers - then have to pay $$$ to remove and refit & don't know what you are getting ... as I'm 61 yrs old I am over leaning into engine bays .... my back won't allow it anyway .
I could put a kit through and hope the crank and head were ok - not sure if they were because motor had been run and car driven a few times (short distances ) with motor knocking .. this would still run to $5K or more - and always have doubt ... this ute is our van tug , we don't want to have more problems .
Looked at Brunswick Diesels , decided against.
Have decided to get a recond engine from Engineexchange , 2 years warranty , turbo & injector pump overhauled and new injectors ...cost approx $14K with labour .. will get a new clutch plate installed whilst motor out , and a second filter installed on fuel line ....

[boke]

Sump just off - #4 bearing gone - just metal filings - crank is scored there - probably 10 thou grind needed .... rest are like brand new , Hi Tech Engine recond quote $5500 to rebuild with 12/20 warranty - might go with that & save $6

[threedogs]

On a happier note you'd have to be happy the inside of your motor is brand new.
testament to your servicing intervals IMO

[macca]

Sump just off - #4 bearing gone - just metal filings - crank is scored there - probably 10 thou grind needed .... rest are like brand new , Hi Tech Engine recond quote $5500 to rebuild with 12/20 warranty - might go with that & save $6

Maate great to read you might get out of this mess with a lighter hit in the pocket.

Good luck.

[Cuppa]

Phew!
Any further thoughts on the cause of the bearing's collapse other than 'bad luck'.

Certainly not a nice experience for you, but for me ( & no doubt for others with the same motor) your news also caused a few 'oo-errs'. One of the main reasons I went for the TD42i was the reputation for motor longevity, (& my mileage is now similar). Yours is the first I've heard of doing this.

Good luck with the re-co.

[kevin07]

Sound a bit like "would you like fries with that" !! Guys are doing TD42Ti conversions in Vic from blown up ZD30s drive in drive out for under 20k. Your quote and list of New parts seem excessive to say the least. If your mechanic is telling you that "allot of people are going back to petrols" maybe find another mechanic for a second opinion. They are lining up here to do the TD42 conversion.

I don't understand why they are selling you a New Pump, new turbo, new radiator,........ Unless your looking for a hot rebuild chasing RWKW with a big pump and big HP then it seems excessive?

Just my 2c mate, you have a great car and the "last of the TD42s" holds its value. Your experience at 170,000 is very very unusual! Chasing a second hand engine with under 300,000 to drop in would be value even. Don't jump off the deep end just yet.

yeh got to agree with the motor swap I have a top notch tb42e 280 on the clock service history um would anyone like to swap me there td42t anyone. hello anyone

[Stropp]

Hey Boke does yours have a telstra pod on the back with personalised blue number plates? as i saw one at the mechanical workshop in wongan hills last friday as i was heading thru to dowerin.

[boke]

Hey Boke does yours have a telstra pod on the back with personalised blue number plates? as i saw one at the mechanical workshop in wongan hills last friday as i was heading thru to dowerin.

No , not mine , at the moment mine has the canvas canopy on , and dinghy atop .....
Expert opinion is divided - some say grit has kept injector open & grossly over fuelled cylinder & hydraulic locked & destroyed bearing , other opinion is - 'no idea' '
Anyway I have gone for the full top quality job , inj pp overhaul , turbo overhaul & mod to increase outlet , 24/40 warranty , 3" exhaust etc - $15K+