TDV6 replacement options in Perth

I remember back in the 80s Caterpillar started offering the 3208TA with 355hp and they started doing head gaskets because that component wasn’t quite ready for the power increase.

This meant you got a hydraulic lock when you next went to start it. If you were lucky you didn’t bend a conrod.

In a boat you had two to worry about when the first one went.

Under pressure Cat provided the parts and you got stuck with the labour (or some share) out of warranty.

To keep in perspective how much power a modern common rail 2.7 TDV6 diesel is cranking out the 3208 Caterpillar was a 10.4 litre V8 weighing 760kg.

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Not great news if you own a 2016 but that’s literally the last production year of the engine.

Mines 2016 so I await the outcome of anything happening here. If it ever does mind. :(
AlanH.

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Mines 2016 so I await the outcome of anything happening here. If it ever does mind. :(
AlanH.

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Am I correct in reading that the 2.7D suffers random cases of the crank bearing shells turning leading to oil starvation and engine failure.

The 3.0 appears to be crankshaft only failure? Be interesting to know if the higher power SD suffered this more.

The HP/litre ratio is very high as back in the day the 3208 Caterpillar was regarded as a revolutionary compact, lightweight, high revving, high performance diesel engine.

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Am I correct in reading that the 2.7D suffers random cases of the crank bearing shells turning leading to oil starvation and engine failure.

The 3.0 appears to be crankshaft only failure? Be interesting to know if the higher power SD suffered this more.

The HP/litre ratio is very high as back in the day the 3208 Caterpillar was regarded as a revolutionary compact, lightweight, high revving, high performance diesel engine.

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If the block is warping, that is the cause of the crank bearing shell spin which causes crank failure... Hopefully a strengthening modification becomes available.

Notably, if this is the case, you will still see 3.0L's failing on D5's.

Ryan
check your insurance policy
sometimes covered like if petrol get in tank “Accidentally “
worth a look.

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Hi All,
I'm in a bit of strife. Over the school holidays I was coming back from Exmouth after a great 2 weeks exploring the region and my 2007 MY08 D3 TDV6 SE died on the side of the road. I had it towed to a mechanic in Carnarvon who had no idea what was wrong, so then I had it towed all the way back home to Perth. It's sitting at a local garage with a diagnosis of a suspected snapped crank shaft. Fun fun. Thus I'm staring down the barrel of a new engine and a big bill. I'd like to keep the car if the economics (e.g. repair cost vs. replacement) make sense.

Can anyone help me with recommendations of a local garage capable of the job at a reasonable rate? Only one garage has seen it thus far (the one it's sitting at) who have quote $7k labour, plus either new engine ($15k) or used ($7-8K), plus fluids. I'm hoping for something a lot more reasonable otherwise I'll have to sell it as is. Thanks in advance,
Ryan

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