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I had to take my caravan down to Canberra last week for repairs, about 20 mins. from home I noticed the water temp. rising dramatically (i have a separate temp. gauge) and at the same time noticed steam coming out from under the bonnet. I pulled over and the top hose had come off the radiator...

That is exactly the recommended mounting position for my 08 Spanish-built D40.

In D40 there can be a problem with the bottom of the radiator getting a crack which puts water into the transmission and destroying the computer in Transmission (Auto). I bypassed the radiator, fitted a secondary oil cooler. I tow a small caravan everywhere without a problem.

Thank mate, it is only a little bit.

Thanks for that, I have always just specified Spanish Built. I have done the same and more modifications as you, my catch can get oil in it but I have always thought that it is just doing its job of separating oil and vapour?

I just had my old girl (2008 with 160k on the clock) checked over at Berrima Diesel. Cam chain has always worried me, but they had a D40 with 500k on the clock (and they know that it still going strong) without any cam chain issues. They put it down to regular oil changes (5,000k, filter at...

I used to work for some major oil companies (Valvoline, Shell, Ampol, etc) and this saga would happen not often but sometimes where 2 of the same vehicles would run better on 2 different oils. I run my D40 on Penrite with no problems, not going to upset the apple cart - remember the gods are crazy.

I know that the thread is concerning a zd30, but I don't think that the D40 had swirl valves (flaps)?

Swirl Valve? the one in the intake manifold?

So I could be in trouble with my 2008 model? Having said that though are the problematic once prone to breaking or simply stop working?

Fair enough mate, we will never be able to beat father time.

Just my 2 cents worth. Check to see if EGR has been blocked off and if it hasn't block it. Fit a good quality catch can. Flush out intercooler after blocking off EGR valve. I also have replaced all rubber 'hoses with solid ones to the turbo, intercooler, etc for a bit more peace of mind...

Yes, I will get my truck checked over (always worried about the cam chain which so far is fine). When you say regular service, I'm assuming you mean oil changes, etc? It just that from your posts I would assume that you would be handy on the spanners and would do that stuff yourself. Also, I...

He has a patrol. As a sideline you mentioned your mechanic. I have had my 2008 D40 since 2013 and run up approximately 80,000k since then (150,000k on the clock now) I have done all my own work and have had no real problems other than to rebuild a fuel pump. I often hear people say that they get...

My mate's son has just got his motor back following an engine rebuild (dropped $5,500). The rebuild was caused by the tip of a glow plug breaking off and dropping into a cylinder. The mechanic says that they should be replaced every 50,000k. As mine is coming up to 80,000k since I've had it...

Joe Hunt mag.? and how are the kidneys? Cheers, Cuda

2009 Harley Davidson Road King with a whopping 16,000 K on the clock (I should ride that bike a bit more often). 1964 Matchless 650 G12. Just completing rebuild. 1973 Triumph 750 Tiger.

Do you have to remove the engine to replace the chain? My 2008 D40 is coming up to 160,000k with no problems but I am starting to worry that it is near its self-destruct time.

Thanks, mate. You mentioned that you got a double timing chain from the states, who did you get that from?. Just thinking that it might not be a bad idea to buy one now and keep it on the shelf in case mine starts to go. Cheers, Paul.

Maddon, How much did the engine rebuild set you back? I have a 2008 D40 with 140k on the clock and have had no issues with the donk and I intend to keep it until they put me in the ground. However, doesn't hurt to start budgeting for issues that may come up, especially as I'm now retired and...