Thread: D2 donk dead :(

I went through this 6mths into my D2.

Did head gaskets and failed again within 2mths. The thing to do is to get the head and block if possible hardness tested as well as crack tested. 4K is a bit steep for a second hand motor. I picked up a 4.6 with less than 20K on it for $2000-. Did the auto at the same time and havn't looked back.

It hasn't seized and there's no water in oil so thats a good start. Hopefully only blown from cylinder to outside or cylinder to water jacket. Do you know if it pressurised the cooling system? And from description doesn't sound like it's blown oil out of anywhere.

Water was also leaking out the exhaust pipes when the mechanic checked it so thats where my 1-2 litres a day was going, I didnt find any leaking hoses and nothing was dropping on the ground.

Hopefully it is a gasket and or stuffed heads, I can get some exchange heads from Kotara for $990, but the existing heads will need to come off for inspection, I could still end up needing a new motor anyway.

I will keep an eye out for a better engine deal over the next couple of weeks until I have the cash together.

If I only need the heads done I will look at replacing the cam, lifters and chain.

James