2002 3.2 DID SWB GLS Cost of replacement of cylinder head
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 2:55 pm
3 and a half years ago I purchased a 2002 Pajero 3.2 DID SWB GLS, rooftop tent and all, with 253,000 kms on the clock. Today it is on 297,000 kms and we have had great times with it in Kgalagadi.
Over the last few months I have been experiencing radiator water loss. No leaks though. I had the radiator and a pipe replaced, and still water loss. And no obvious water drips. The engine did seem to get hot when the water was low, but I never let it hit red.
Further pressure tests indicated that there could be gasket problems, so I took it to Mitsubishi to investigate. After more than a month, and removing and sending the cylinder head away for analysis, the reply came back that the head was warped and could not be skimmed.
I was asked if I was sitting down, to which I replied "Yes!".
I was then told that the head needed replacing and the cost would be R84,000. The head alone was R44,000.
I only paid R125,000 for the vehicle.
Any constructive suggestions for me?
Over the last few months I have been experiencing radiator water loss. No leaks though. I had the radiator and a pipe replaced, and still water loss. And no obvious water drips. The engine did seem to get hot when the water was low, but I never let it hit red.
Further pressure tests indicated that there could be gasket problems, so I took it to Mitsubishi to investigate. After more than a month, and removing and sending the cylinder head away for analysis, the reply came back that the head was warped and could not be skimmed.
I was asked if I was sitting down, to which I replied "Yes!".
I was then told that the head needed replacing and the cost would be R84,000. The head alone was R44,000.
I only paid R125,000 for the vehicle.
Any constructive suggestions for me?