Diesel Engine Overhauling

[DLV]

I have a Kia Besta model 98 with a 2.2 Liter diesel engine. I think one of the cylinders is bad already and which might necessitate an overhaul. Can you please let me know of any reputable engine overhauling center in the Las Pinas area. Many Thanks

[Ry_Tower]

Diesel Calibration, Diesel Fuel Injection Pump Calibration, Diesel Turbo, Diesel Overhauli - Parañaque - Repair

PM Dieseldude as he might have a few contacts there.

[DLV]

I had my injector pumps calibrated..that helped. I also had the engine compression tested and the results are #1-15, #2-16, #3-17 and #4-17. I was told this is really below par as diesel engines need to be 20 to 22. Any comments? Does this mean my engine has lost compression already?

[asher25]

Diesel Calibration, Diesel Fuel Injection Pump Calibration, Diesel Turbo, Diesel Overhauli - Parañaque - Repair

PM Dieseldude as he might have a few contacts there.

bilis talaga ni ry_tower..........

contack mo c disesldude he can help....

[Ry_Tower]

I had my injector pumps calibrated..that helped. I also had the engine compression tested and the results are #1-15, #2-16, #3-17 and #4-17. I was told this is really below par as diesel engines need to be 20 to 22. Any comments? Does this mean my engine has lost compression already?

Ano gamit mo na engine oil sir? 15w40 na din ba? Kasi meron pang 15w50 eh, puwede naman yun if ayaw mo pa top overhaul. Pero mas ok yung palit ka na ng piston rings and timing belt/chain and tensioners if ever para isang gawaan lang. Medyo mura lang yan.

[DLV]

Thanks, yes. I checked my last oil change and I'm still using 15w-40. What does it mean if if I use 15w-50? What brand do you recommend?

[Ry_Tower]

Thanks, yes. I checked my last oil change and I'm still using 15w-40. What does it mean if if I use 15w-50? What brand do you recommend?

For older engines kasi recommended yung mataas ang rating para mas malapot and better for the clearance. Pero ok na rin 15w40 eh. Mausok na ba? Low FC na? if hindi pa naman, not yet worth top overhaul IMO.

[Si 06]

Thanks, yes. I checked my last oil change and I'm still using 15w-40. What does it mean if if I use 15w-50? What brand do you recommend?

I have been using Redline 15w40 diesel oil in my Hilux since 1997 and no overhaul for me. Timing belt change lang ever since. Price is around 500+/qt from Riken, Superior, check Fuzion R and Speedlab for availability.

[DLV]

Thanks for all the comments ... will do an oil change this weekend. Hope it works!!! :-)

[miked]

Follow manufacturer's oil specs sir.....try using monogrades for looser engines. if it still eats up the oil then start saving money.

[DLV]

Have done the oil change this morning. Used Vic filters and Motul 15w-50 technosynthese oil. The rattle and vibration are greatly diminished which now makes me believe the previous oil used was bad/cheap. The Motul cost me about P579/Liter at true value. The filters (primary and secondary) put me back another P600 while labor for the oil change was at P360. I asked the mechanic to please adjust the valve tappet clearance but he said my engine (2.2L diesel Kia Magma) was not adjustable at their end. I will have to get the whole cylinder head assembly removed and brought to a machine shop. It was, as he explained, self adjusting. I saw in different threads here in our forum the use of 2T oil and timing. I put in 200 ml 2t oil in the tank earlier and thinking of getting the engines timing checked in the next few days. There is still just a faint trace of smoke but let us see in the coming days. As Miked recommended, start saving money so I would probably do that as well ... :-)