Volvo penta tamd 22 engine

[Hugo diver]

Hi, I have a Volvo Penta TAMD 22 that has blown the head gasket for the fourth time. I am just enquiring if the engine off a mastro Car is the same engine block as the Volvo. I know the engine was built by Perkins. I would like to know if the mastro engine can be marinized to be able to rebuild my engine,

 

[Tranona]

Yes. Here is the best source for information and parts
parts4engines.com/volvo-penta-md22-tmd22-tamd22/

 

[Hugo diver]

Thanks but I looking to buy a mastro engine if it works it would be a lot cheaper than rebuilding the one I have and I don’t know if it will be worth doing my tamd 22 again as there’s a problem with it blowing the head gasket

 

[Tranona]

Chances of finding a decent turbo Maestro/Montego engine are pretty slim and while it is straightforward to fit the marinised parts you still end up with a not very good 30 year old engine.

Time to bite the bullet and fit a modern engine or at least look at a decent used one. Marine Enterprises are listing a new one that might be a good buy if it is still available
marineenterprisesltd.co.uk

 

[Nept]

As a matter of interest, have your head been checked, crack tested, skimmed, block checked for warpage. The md22- tmd22 are pretty tough. We have overhauled some that has done thousands of hours without issue.

 

[Bobc]

I had the same engine. Is is a marinised Montego turbo diesel, also used in the Sherpa/LDV van.

It is a very old engine now (from the 70s) and parts are hard to find.

I replaced mine with a Beta 50, which sounds like a backwards step, but actually is has more grunt and is a lot quieter and more economical too. Much more usable power.

 

[Hugo diver]

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[Bobc]

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Well I was going to tell why your engine was probably blowing head gaskets, but I won't bother now.

 

[Hugo diver]

I’m sorry I don’t know how I posted that reply

 

[Bobc]

I’m sorry I don’t know how I posted that reply

Check the turbo wastegate flap. They are known for siezing up and then you get over-pressure from the turbo and your head gasket blows.

 

[Hugo diver]

Thanks for your help I will check that out