And I wasn't even driving. In fact I wasn't even there.
My rig goes in for a dyno & POP goes the weasel, I'm looking at a really build.
The rig is an 03 Patrol GU TD6, 4.2 Turbo Diesel with intercooler & a 3" Mandrel bent exhaust 126,000 K's. Serviced & tuned regularly, including the 120000 k service.
If it was a 3 litre diesel Patrol GU at 120000k I wouldn't expect anything less.
Here' the info I received via email after the ph call.
"Vehicle received 22nd for power increase and injector overhaul. Initial checks performed for correct oil and water levels, run on Dyno carried out to
check current power output before commencing work.
After fitment of reconditioned injectors and post adjustment made to pump boost compensator, vehicle was run to bring engine to operating temperature and
check initial pump settings. Temperature and smoke levels OK.
Second run on Dyno performed to ascertain power output. Power OK but marginally low started reducing speed on Dyno to allow engine to normalise, when a sudden loss of coolant was experienced from overflow bottle and engine itself shut down. Engine allowed to cool and compression
test performed.
Compression readings as follows cylinder
1 – 0psi, cylinder
2 – 0psi, cylinder
3 – 0psi, cylinder
4 – 495psi, cylinder
5 – 495psi, cylinder
6 – 495psi.
Our summation of cause of failure is most likely due to cylinder head gasket or cylinder head failing causing sudden loss of radiator coolant. This sudden loss of coolant has lead to an immediate rise in engine temperature causing seizure of piston rings and or pistons."
Anyway simplicity state I need an engine rebuild & this is where you guys & gals get to tell where to go...........
Around
Melbourne (Vic-land) to find a great 4WD mechanic & engine rebuilder. Preferable Metro South, South-east or East.
Your help will be gratefully appreciated.
If you don't like Patrols, fine that's your choice, I drive my Patrol & love it & this hurts big time.
PS Forbys I like include the 80 & 40 series LC, Jeep Wranglers , Defenders, and modded up Suzuki Sierras, MU's