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Mitsubishi Pajero 2.8 head gasket

  • 01-05-2019 01:56PM
    #1
    Brexitcircus
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 22 ✭


    My pajero 2.8 engine head gasket went the other day. What is the best route to take and cheapest to fix it. Buy another engine or buy a new head? Which would the long term solution?. Any advice welcome. Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,219 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Start by making absolutely sure it is the head gasket.
    Did a mechanic tell you?
    What are the symptoms?


  • #3
    Brexitcircus
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 22 ✭Brexitcircus


    biko wrote: »
    Start by making absolutely sure it is the head gasket.
    Did a mechanic tell you?
    What are the symptoms?

    Boiled red hot when towing.


  • #4
    selectamatic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,106 ✭✭✭selectamatic


    Is the head cracked?

    If the 2.8s get that hot they usually crack the head.

    If the head isn't cracked it might be sound to re-use as long as ya get it skimmed.

    Finding a used 2.8 head could be tricky as its a problem that killed many of them off.

    For an engine replacement a 2.5 might be a better choice.


  • #5
    Brexitcircus
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 22 ✭Brexitcircus


    selectamatic wrote: »
    Is the head cracked?

    If the 2.8s get that hot they usually crack the head.

    If the head isn't cracked it might be sound to re-use as long as ya get it skimmed.

    Mechanic said it got so hot the head could be warped.


  • #6
    selectamatic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,106 ✭✭✭selectamatic


    Brexitcircus wrote: »
    Mechanic said it got so hot the head could be warped.

    It'll be warped alright but it might be able to be skimmed flat again.


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  • #7
    Brexitcircus
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 22 ✭Brexitcircus


    selectamatic wrote: »
    It'll be warped alright but it might be able to be skimmed flat again.

    Would that be the cheaper option and can be sure then at least the engine is good.

    Would the 2.5 fit in the 2.8?


  • #8
    selectamatic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,106 ✭✭✭selectamatic


    If it can be done it'll be the cheapest and best option.

    Engine Re in castlebar are very good at this and are reasonably paid.

    If the head is cracked though this option will be a non runner
    Brexitcircus wrote: »

    Would the 2.5 fit in the 2.8?

    I'm near certain it can be made to fit. However I'm unsure how easy a swap it'd be.


  • #9
    Brexitcircus
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 22 ✭Brexitcircus


    Can a head be bought new?


  • #10
    E36Ross
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 262 ✭✭E36Ross


    Heads have ceramic inserts so not cheap or easy to get skimmed.....

    Best off buying a new head to do it properly.


  • #11
    Brexitcircus
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 22 ✭Brexitcircus


    Where is the best place to buy a head for one of these jeeps?


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  • #12
    Tacitus Kilgore
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,128 ✭✭✭Tacitus Kilgore


    Milner off road sell bare or built up heads, no experience with them personally though.


    Best long term option by a mile - fit an M57 2.5 or 3.0 from a late 90s beemer.


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