What needs to be done for a TD42 rebuild?

3rnzir · Post by **3rnzir** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 6:18 am

Have been making inquiries to have a DTS turbo kit placed on my GQ.Compression is down on one of the clyinders.Truck done about 400K.1990 model.Been advised by turbo fitter to recco engine or get a replacement.I have seen an imported engine for $5K.Would I be able to get my engine recco`d for $5K or less?What would need to be done on such a job?
Cheerz

DieselBoy · Post by **DieselBoy** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:17 am

Everything apart from the mains can be done with the engine in place. rings, big ends, and the head would be the main onesi guess, but you would want the mains done aswell at those K's i would think.

There's quite a few on trademe that pop up in the 2k region that have done less than 200,000.

3rnzir · Post by **3rnzir** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:29 am

Hi DB,thought about that option.But would I really be sure that everything in the replacement engine was OK?Was thinking at least with the recco option I would know for sure that everything is ligit.Having engine recco`d locally that is.How long does a recco take by a good diesel mechanic, usually take?
Cheerz

DieselBoy · Post by **DieselBoy** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:21 am

Not sure on time as i have never had one rebuilt (yet) but would have thought within a week in a good garage in a city with suppliers and specialist trades near buy.

A mate of mine down in westport payed $6000 for a complete rebuild after he hydraulic'd his TD42.

3rnzir · Post by **3rnzir** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:31 am

Yep,that full rebuild price sounds similar to what I was just told.Went down to local engine rebuilders and had a chat.Around $3K for a in frame recco.
Cheerz

DieselBoy · Post by **DieselBoy** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:42 am

Yeah?? Doesn't sound too bad, what does that include??

Rings, big ends, full head recon, bore hone etc etc

You would have seen the Safari with the bonnet scoop in the pics from the last Thompsons trip??

He's got the bling turbo system ($8000), but one interesting tip i picked up from him was that they used the injector pump housing from a TD27 out of a Mistral with the boost compensator on it and swapped the internals from his TD42 pump into it. Something worth keeping in mind i thought :wink:

DaveM · Post by **DaveM** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 6:18 pm

How much you looking at paying all up? (pump,turbo,rebuild)

Also, where did you get your injectors from? Considering doing mine at the moment.

Dave

mudchuka · Post by **mudchuka** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:59 pm

why not buy a truck witha turbo engine and swap it over? thats what i did, i purchased a 1988 lwb safari with a aftermarket safari brand turbo for $6500 and swapped engines with my swb, also took the pto winch, bullbars, tyres,heavy duty clutch and 3" exhaust , put my parts back on it and then sold it on trademe. the whole exercise cost me $800, that included paying a mechanic to swap the engines.

JTop · Post by **JTop** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 11:00 pm

You can replace the bottom mains in place and these are the ones that take all the loading, if you want to do a cheap rebuild. Remember TD42s run can have a low oil pressure problem when hot. Also check the pump.
J Top

GQTROL · Post by **GQTROL** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:30 am

Dave,
We can rebuild your injectors with new nozzles and re-set the breaking pressures for $80 / injector if you're interested. I think we've got a spare set somewhere that we can use as exchange, so you're truck isn't off the road for too long.

Cheers
Mitch

doddzee · Post by **doddzee** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:15 am

If you have done 400k this ones still got annother 200 in it.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 365246.htm

3rnzir · Post by **3rnzir** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:35 am

DaveM
It`s looking like this maybe the price breakdown.
Engine recco $3500
Modified injector pump $2000
Turbo DTS plus fitting $4000
3" exhuast $400
Makes Mudchukkas` option look good eh.
May want to get those injectors done.Last time my were done apparently was 1995.Replaced a seal/gasket around water pump,new radiator hose,
sonic bath injector nozzel and washers etc.$730inc.
I think I will register myself in a small bussiness before I go ahead with the above.Sounds like alot of $.Though not compared to a new rig.
$600-$650 should be enough for you to have o/hauled injectors.
New vehicle emission test comming into effect this Oct.I belive.

safari_mulisha · Post by **safari_mulisha** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 9:05 pm

my mate steve has one for sale for 2g with 138ks on it

DaveM · Post by **DaveM** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 6:48 am

safari_mulisha wrote:my mate steve has one for sale for 2g with 138ks on it

What does it include?

DaveM · Post by **DaveM** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 6:52 am

Flicking through a couple of old(ish) mags, there was a TD42 with 5000km on it for $10k.

Was pretty much a brand new motor by the sound of it, turbo, 24 and 12v alternators

billyvanboheman · Post by **billyvanboheman** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 7:05 am

GQTROL wrote:Dave,
We can rebuild your injectors with new nozzles and re-set the breaking pressures for $80 / injector if you're interested.

Have you had the injectors done yet DaveM

GQTROL · Post by **GQTROL** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:47 am

Flicking through a couple of old(ish) mags, there was a TD42 with 5000km on it for $10k.

Was pretty much a brand new motor by the sound of it, turbo, 24 and 12v alternators

Dave,
That was Kevvy Knott's engine from AU. The 5000kms is all comp work, but it was built with the right internals and has had ALOT of fuel pump work done by Hiway Diesel Services in Coopers Plains. But since Kevvy rolled that truck a week ago, its probably not the best donor for a transplant.

DaveM · Post by **DaveM** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 4:55 pm

billyvanboheman wrote:
GQTROL wrote:Dave,
We can rebuild your injectors with new nozzles and re-set the breaking pressures for $80 / injector if you're interested.

Have you had the injectors done yet DaveM

Hmmmm, how did I miss that one :roll:

Mitch, if the offer still stands, I'd be keen to go ahead with the injectors. Sorry, missed the original post for some reason.

Dave

GQTROL · Post by **GQTROL** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 11:51 am

Hmmmm, how did I miss that one
Mitch, if the offer still stands, I'd be keen to go ahead with the injectors. Sorry, missed the original post for some reason.

Yup, no problems Dave, offer still stands.

Just send them to address below:
Diesel & Turbochargers,
40 Tallyho St,
Rotorua.
Attn: Aaron

Let me know when you're about to send them, so we can make sure we get in new nozzles. We can usually turn them around and have them back to you within 7 days. Just remember to include return courier address ;-)

I replied to your diff lock solenoid question on NZ 4WD forum.

Cheers
Mitch

krawlr · Post by **krawlr** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 8:11 pm

thats a good price dave :wink: