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roger1951 · 06-04-2019, 13:36

has anyone had the head off a y61 2.8 diesel engine, if so is it a big job ? I would like some hints and tips on replacing valve guides. my y61 is smoking like hell going down long steep hills.

solarman216 · 06-04-2019, 19:35

How many miles has it done? you may just get away with replacing the stem seals, can be done in situe, I take it it is blue smoke, Rick

perk423 · 06-04-2019, 19:41

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Originally Posted by roger1951

has anyone had the head off a y61 2.8 diesel engine, if so is it a big job ? I would like some hints and tips on replacing valve guides. my y61 is smoking like hell going down long steep hills.

Could be valve guides or seals. But smoking on overun is often piston rings/bore wear.

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Andy

roger1951 · 07-04-2019, 06:03

thankyou for your repley, yes it is blue smoke and lots of it. the car has done 140 000 miles and is 20 years old os do you think it would have worn rings and bores at that mileage? I see on e bay a reconditioed head can be got for 700 pound , would that be the way to go? I like this car a lot and have never driven a off road moter that gets about like this one it has been lifted and has big wheels and tyres and a stright through stainless exhaust, sounds great. thre is a couple of youtube vidios. nissan patrol vs othmothery sheep wash if you would like to see them. its a great offroader and its not bad on he road.

solarman216 · 07-04-2019, 09:05

If it has had regular oil chances then at that mileage it should not be worn at all, but the stem seals will have gone hard with age, cheap fix to do them and likely as not will sort your problem, Rick

roger1951 · 11-04-2019, 14:17

Booked in for the camping trip fri and sat. See you there , with fire wood.

06-04-2019, 13:36	#1
roger1951 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: east anglia Vehicle: y61 2.8 Posts: 5	smoke has anyone had the head off a y61 2.8 diesel engine, if so is it a big job ? I would like some hints and tips on replacing valve guides. my y61 is smoking like hell going down long steep hills.

06-04-2019, 19:35	#2
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	How many miles has it done? you may just get away with replacing the stem seals, can be done in situe, I take it it is blue smoke, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

07-04-2019, 06:03	#4
roger1951 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: east anglia Vehicle: y61 2.8 Posts: 5	smoke thankyou for your repley, yes it is blue smoke and lots of it. the car has done 140 000 miles and is 20 years old os do you think it would have worn rings and bores at that mileage? I see on e bay a reconditioed head can be got for 700 pound , would that be the way to go? I like this car a lot and have never driven a off road moter that gets about like this one it has been lifted and has big wheels and tyres and a stright through stainless exhaust, sounds great. thre is a couple of youtube vidios. nissan patrol vs othmothery sheep wash if you would like to see them. its a great offroader and its not bad on he road.

07-04-2019, 09:05	#5
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	If it has had regular oil chances then at that mileage it should not be worn at all, but the stem seals will have gone hard with age, cheap fix to do them and likely as not will sort your problem, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

11-04-2019, 14:17	#6
roger1951 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: east anglia Vehicle: y61 2.8 Posts: 5	Camping Booked in for the camping trip fri and sat. See you there , with fire wood.