- I'll find out in the morning, hoping for the best but planning for the worst!No need to replace the cam, but depending in what condition the piston and head are in, you might be replacing the whole unit anyway.
- I'll find out in the morning, hoping for the best but planning for the worst!No need to replace the cam, but depending in what condition the piston and head are in, you might be replacing the whole unit anyway.
I had to replace a piston on mine, because a previous repair person dropped an EGR pipe nut into the intake, then started the engine, where the nut whet into No2 cylinder destroying the piston and head.- I'll find out in the morning, hoping for the best but planning for the worst!
Ouch! You must have been livid. Did they shoulder the blame or did they squirm their way out of it?I had to replace a piston on mine, because a previous repair person dropped an EGR pipe nut into the intake, then started the engine, where the nut whet into No2 cylinder destroying the piston and head.View attachment 301430
Me too . I’ve just got out and had a closer look. The valve did just drop out as soon as I touched it so it wasn’t completely buried in there. Here’s some close ups of the cylinder damage:I will be amazed if that bore is OK
That's not good.
Aren't the cylinders in these replaceable sleeves though?
Its a question. It was something that has been said that makes me think they are.
Without closer inspection first I reckon the head will cleanup ok.
But as stated I know nothing of these engines.
You're going to need a replacement engine. The damage to the bore is too bad, much worse than mine.
If it was just a piston, then a replacement piston and rod could have been used, but that much bore damage renders the block scrap.
I'll start scouting around for a decent engine. Do you know if it's true that you need to get the ECU programmed when you install a replacement engine?You can get a sensible mileage replacement engine for about £700 + shipping, then it makes sense to do the timing belt at the same time.
Interesting, so the rocker pushes down on the retainer, the valve doesn't travel downwards but the retainer does and the collets go loose and fall off leaving the valve unsupported. Makes sense. I still haven't found the collets, heaven knows where they went!I know what caused this issue though, I've seen it before on a PSA engine. I suspect the rocker on that valve has slipped sideways off the valve stem, and started opening the valve on against the spring retainer instead. This has allowed the spring retainer to shift on the collets allowing them to displace, resulting in the valve dropping into the combustion chamber.
Unfortunately you're not going to be able to a lot with the damaged engine, so replacing it is the only sensible option.I feared it might come to this.
I'll start scouting around for a decent engine. Do you know if it's true that you need to get the ECU programmed when you install a replacement engine?
Interesting, so the rocker pushes down on the retainer, the valve doesn't travel downwards but the retainer does and the collets go loose and fall off leaving the valve unsupported. Makes sense. I still haven't found the collets, heaven knows where they went!
I imagine it's much easier replacing the timing belt on an engine that's not in the engine bay so unless I get an engine with a verified replacement it makes sense to do it before installing.
I was out of my comfort zone a long time ago so the idea of swapping out the whole engine has me slightly unnerved. Obviously I'll need a hoist or crane but is there any other kit that you'd recommend I get before starting?
It'll fit no problem. There is no difference between the auto or manual, unless yours is an SD4, which uses a different turbo.I am looking at this engine:
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and the seller has confirmed that it "should" fit my car. Is there a way to tell for sure? Apart from the fact that it's from an 84k miles car and is in good condition there's not much to go on but does this look like a decent replacement engine? Is there anything to watch out for with mine being an auto?
Thanks for that, mine's a TD4 so should be ok. I'll probably take the plunge on that engine. It seems like a reasonable-ish price for a relatively low miles engine with all the ancillary parts still attached. I guess I'm going to have spare parts aplenty. I've seen 125k engines priced much higher.It'll fit no problem. There is no difference between the auto or manual, unless yours is an SD4, which uses a different turbo.
You'll need the bolts for the flex plate to crank, as they are throw away items. You might as well replace the crank seals (front and back) while the engine is out, as they are known to fail.
Obviously change the oil filter while it's easy to get too, and replace the timing belt.
Not many more than that. Don't forget the PTU needs to be removed, so both drive shafts need to come out.Anyone know how many bolts connect the engine block to the auto box? I’ve got 7 out so far but they still seem pretty well mated.
Yes you want to remove that, and the gobble a way to keep the torque converter tightly held in the bell housing, as you don't want it falling out accidentally.I’ve just realised that I haven’t undone the flex plate bolts! I’m guessing it will be easier with them out .
Yikes! With the PTU out is it any easier if I take the engine and gearbox out as one or is it still better to leave the gearbox in situ?Not many more than that. Don't forget the PTU needs to be removed, so both drive shafts need to come out.
Yes you want to remove that, and the gobble a way to keep the torque converter tightly held in the bell housing, as you don't want it falling out accidentally.
The whole assembly can only go down, which means lifting the vehicle high enough to get the engine out from below, which without a lift isn't easy.Yikes! With the PTU out is it any easier if I take the engine and gearbox out as one or is it still better to leave the gearbox in situ?
I found one more pesky bolt hiding right at the back corner near the sump but it still feels like there’s something holding the two units together. I’ll have a better look tomorrow, the light was fading fast so it was easy to miss something.
I managed to get the crankshaft bolt out (just remove the timing belt and cover etc to give as much room around the block as possible) using a 2’ breaker bar with a 7’ scaffold pole!
Hopefully tomorrow I can either lift out or drop the block ready for the new engine arriving next week.