Only challenge was that the engine did not turn over.
So after a number of checks it was decided to remove the complete engine and investigate further.
All ancillaries removed, engine hooked up and Nathan ready to extract the Series 60 engine.
Draining the oil - sorry water and coolant out of the engine.
Something very wrong here.
First "tell tale" signs of disaster.
Off came the cylinder head - and this is what we found.
yes., that is a hole right through the piston, a noticeably common failure with this type of piston configuration.
As can be see in the illustration below, this piston assembly comes in two parts, held together by the piston pin.
All things considered, not bad for lugging 23 tons around for 1,6 million kilometres.
And so off we go into the shed and what do we find?
Well I never, a whole stash of Series 60 Detroit engines,,
Cleaned up and transferring all the ancillaries over to the exchange motor.
Silicone hoses, turbo charger and coolant pipes replaced.
Ready to be fitted.
Although this is not the longest term solution, an engine swap out is the cheaper and faster way to go.
We buy and rebuild Detroit Series 60 Engines.
Speak to Daisy.
