Perth YD25 engine rebuild recommendations

[WhiteNight]

Hi Guys

There is a 2010 D40 YD25 Navara that looks like it needs a rebuild.

A heater pipe at the back of the engine blew, resulting in a coolant leak. It was undetected and subsequently the motor badly overheated. After a tow, a mechanic suspects a head gasket rebuild and a cost of approx $6k.

Prior to going ahead with the first mechanics quote, can anyone make any Perth based recommendations of shops that specialize in the D40s for the purpose of a rebuild?

Thanks
Steve

 

[Old.Tony]

Well that's a little more than we paid.

Suspected cracked head (I still haven't checked the old one, but no reason to not trust the mechanic). Provided a new head to them, they installed, charged me about $2100 and the head cost me about $1300 (shipped). Also replaced the thermostat and coolant pump at the same time (price of these and a load of coolant included in that $2100).

These guys were NOT Navara specialists - they were your average town mechanic. No longer "average" in my eyes, they're a significant cut above (Inwood Motors, Bathurst NSW for those interested). I know that you can't get to these guys, but it does mean you might not have to depend on a Navara specialist.

As long as they replace the head bolts and gaskets and give the timing chains a good look over (plus the tensioners) they shouldn't do a bad job.

 

[TCN]

Unless you want to give your first born or a kidney........isn't many in Perth

 

[Scott52]

I used "Keith Admanson's Automotive Repairs" in Osborne Park to do my clutch and dual row timing chain. They do full engine work like heads, bearing etc.

The Navara has been going well with no issues since they did that work.