It"s not just heart surgery this time, its complete replacement. Yes the workshop has pulled the motor down and the prognosis is not good.
Some of the valve stem heads are chipped and breaking up.
One broken valve spring.
Piston ring grooves are worn.
Cam shaft and crankshaft needs grinding.
Timing chain worn.
Have taken the option of a complete new motor. Rang Brunswick Diesels in WA, they said the previous owner had had some overheating problems. They gave me a good deal on a new model motor and agreed reconditioning the old one was not an option. Tomorrow it is being shipped over here to Port Augusta. Should take a week to ten days delivery.
Kiwi-as said
10:46 AM Sep 27, 2013
Yes, if anything else blows up we will have to pack up and go home, but then there would be no more pavlova, date scones, pikelets, sherry trifle or camp oven casserole
Bill, the cruiser started life as a petrol.
I have never been happy with the motor, I thought it should have had a lot more grunt than it did, and also used a bit of oil. Now I know why.
-- Edited by Kiwi-as on Friday 27th of September 2013 10:57:53 AM
bill12 said
11:29 AM Sep 27, 2013
This is the big Chev diesel replacement for the toyo , I take it. Sounded very expensive.The 6 cyclinder turbo toyos didn,t have enough power? I hope it goes well for you. Bill
Dougwe said
12:40 PM Sep 27, 2013
Just like your Kiwi Prime Minister said yesterday, Bugger.
Bet you said "Not happy Jan" I spose at least when it is all done and dusted it will be just like a bought one.
Hope all goes well from here on mate. Get Lorraine to take some pics of the surgery. I hope you give the old heart a good send off too.
Thanks for the phone call the other night as it was good to chat.
_wombat_ said
03:41 PM Sep 27, 2013
SSShhhhhhhhhhhit mate, can it get any worse?
At least you will be set forever, problem is you need deep pockets for a job like that.
Take care and get that new tug moving asap.
kiwi rainbow said
04:52 PM Sep 27, 2013
Yes, Wombat. The pockets are looking a bit sad. Nearly time to "pass the hat around".
_wombat_ said
05:28 PM Sep 27, 2013
kiwi rainbow wrote:
Yes, Wombat. The pockets are looking a bit sad. Nearly time to "pass the hat around".
your lucky to have pockets
justcruisin01 said
07:23 PM Sep 27, 2013
Bugger; If we could only see the future it would have been better to have replaced it back in Melbourne instead of doing the other work.
You will have to stay here a few more years now to make it worth while. If you were not half way accross the country from us we would have relocated you van back to Melbourne for you.
JC.
bill12 said
07:50 PM Sep 27, 2013
I know its bad form to ask, but what does a big chev diesel cost,if you don,t mind? Now, I am glad I have a cheapy. Bill
billeeeeeee said
02:42 AM Sep 28, 2013
Feel for you guys,,, Bugger Billeeeeeeeeee
briche said
10:32 PM Sep 28, 2013
Sorry to read that guys. I guess when it all comes out of the wash it's the best way to go. At least you are starting from a know place but still hurts the bank balance none the less. Take care as you go.
briche
neilnruth said
01:00 AM Sep 29, 2013
Thinking of you guys. Hope this sorts it out for good so when you get back you have no more dramas.
It"s not just heart surgery this time, its complete replacement. Yes the workshop has pulled the motor down and the prognosis is not good.
Some of the valve stem heads are chipped and breaking up.
One broken valve spring.
Piston ring grooves are worn.
Cam shaft and crankshaft needs grinding.
Timing chain worn.
Have taken the option of a complete new motor. Rang Brunswick Diesels in WA, they said the previous owner had had some overheating problems. They gave me a good deal on a new model motor and agreed reconditioning the old one was not an option. Tomorrow it is being shipped over here to Port Augusta. Should take a week to ten days delivery.
Yes, if anything else blows up we will have to pack up and go home, but then there would be no more pavlova, date scones, pikelets, sherry trifle or camp oven casserole
Bill, the cruiser started life as a petrol.
I have never been happy with the motor, I thought it should have had a lot more grunt than it did, and also used a bit of oil. Now I know why.
-- Edited by Kiwi-as on Friday 27th of September 2013 10:57:53 AM
Just like your Kiwi Prime Minister said yesterday, Bugger.
I spose at least when it is all done and dusted it will be just like a bought one.
Bet you said "Not happy Jan"
Hope all goes well from here on mate. Get Lorraine to take some pics of the surgery. I hope you give the old heart a good send off too.
Thanks for the phone call the other night as it was good to chat.
SSShhhhhhhhhhhit mate, can it get any worse?
At least you will be set forever, problem is you need deep pockets for a job like that.
Take care and get that new tug moving asap.
Yes, Wombat. The pockets are looking a bit sad. Nearly time to "pass the hat around".
your lucky to have pockets
Bugger; If we could only see the future it would have been better to have replaced it back in Melbourne instead of doing the other work.
You will have to stay here a few more years now to make it worth while. If you were not half way accross the country from us we would have relocated you van back to Melbourne for you.
JC.
Feel for you guys,,, Bugger Billeeeeeeeeee
Sorry to read that guys. I guess when it all comes out of the wash it's the best way to go. At least you are starting from a know place but still hurts the bank balance none the less. Take care as you go.
briche