[4ePikanini]

Hi all,

Job finished.

Replaced head gaskets, all water hoses, lifters, valve stem seals, water pump, timing belt etc etc.

I never thought a 3.5 v6 can be so quiet and smooth!!!

Thans Marius and all you other guys for the advices and recommendations!

Jip. They can be very quiet.

This was my gen2 3.0 V6 30km after I rebuilt the entire engine.

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[Freshman]

Hi Guys, update report.

The heads has been pressure tested, skimmed and valves seated, new cam seals, valve stem seals and new lifters (big hole), all by engineering shop. All other parts ordered will clean everything tomorrow and then start assembling, replacing all water pipes etc.

Glad i have a good mechanic to do this for me privately!!!

Hi Nicomar - so did you fit the after market lifters at R40 each or the ones from the dealers?
Want to know how reliable they are...

[nicomar]

Freshman yes i used aftermarket lifters from Masterparts, the new ones with the bigger hole and followed installation process correctly. They bare absolutely quiet now and you can hardly hear the engine running, except for a healthy growl from the freeflow exhaust!

will definately recommend it.

[Freshman]

Great to hear that as the price diff is quite substancial.
What milage have you done since then?

[nicomar]

About 2500km, running with Delo 400, no problems.

[Blister]

Hi Nico

Your quote of how quiet this engine can sound made me curious as to what the cost for
1. parts
2. engineering
3. labour
was and whether your mechanic will do other Paj's?

Really happy for your QUIET Blister

Regards

Aslam

[nicomar]

Engineering of heads at Antonios Paarl(skim, reseat valves, replace valve stem seals and lifters ets): R1428.28 for both
Parts: Water pump R695.11
Thermostat R102.32
Timing belt R825.11
Lifters R1490.57
Head gasket set R700.00
Crankshaft oil seal R45.00
All water and radiator hoses R700.00
etc. R500
Labour R1700.00

[Freshman]

I noticed the adjuster/tensioner was not replaced?

While on the topic - which items should be replaced along with the cambelt (while you've got it open)?
I heard things like crackbolt, idle motor??
Would be nice to know what is really needed peace of mind in the long run

[Blister]

Engineering of heads at Antonios Paarl(skim, reseat valves, replace valve stem seals and lifters ets): R1428.28 for both
Parts: Water pump R695.11
Thermostat R102.32
Timing belt R825.11
Lifters R1490.57
Head gasket set R700.00
Crankshaft oil seal R45.00
All water and radiator hoses R700.00
etc. R500
Labour R1700.00

Thanks for sharing this info;
I recently had my timing belt replaced with waterpump, thermostat, all water and radiator hoses, thus from your list if I have the rest done, then I am in for;
Engineering of heads at Antonios Paarl(skim, reseat valves, replace valve stem seals and lifters ets): for both Engineering R1,428.28
Lifters R1,490.57
Head gasket set R700.00
Crankshaft oil seal R45.00
Labour R1,700.00 or should be part thereof
All in all, it should be around R5,500
Mitsubishi P/Eiland said they will charge 10 hours abour at R550/hour, Damn... PLUS Engineering PLUS Parts

Nico - Please keep me informed of your progress

Thanks Boet!

Aslam

[ericgagiano]

Hi nicmor

R26-00 p/lifter at autozone
best to buy new lifters



I'm eric, still new on the page.I have to replace my lifters aswell.