Perkins has released new, simplified overhaul kits designed to keep the full range of Perkins 4000 Series diesel engines performing at their best
The company's 4000 Series engines provide power for gensets across Africa and in other global markets.
The new kits, which can be used on all 4000 Series diesel engines, including 6- and 8-cylinder inline models, as well as 12- and 16-cylinder vee configurations, are intended to maximise engine working life.
“Perkins engines are built for the long haul, offering industry-leading performance, reliability, durability and value,” said Matt Burton, senior product lifecycle manager.
“Our new overhaul kits for the full diesel range of Perkins 4000 Series engines allow equipment owners to select the precise mix of components they need to revitalise their engines and achieve even greater returns on their investments.”
The new overhaul kits deliver the factory fit and performance of genuine Perkins parts, simplify ordering with a single part number, and provide peace of mind with a 12-month standard Perkins warranty. By including only the necessary components, they also help customers avoid unnecessary waste and expense.
Available now from Perkins distributors worldwide, each modular kit contains the latest specification genuine Perkins parts, manufactured to fit specific engines and restore them to optimal working condition, improving compression, efficiency, power and fuel economy.
Various kits have been developed to support servicing requirements typically carried out every 15,000 hours.
Copper kits are designed for single cylinder head overhauls:
Top gasket kit: Includes the head gasket (combustion ring), exhaust and induction gaskets, rocker box gasket, rocker cover gasket, and seals. Typically used during cylinder head overhauls at 15,000-hour intervals.
Valvetrain kit: Includes valves, guides, seats, springs, injector tube, injector washer, and seals. Typically used during cylinder head overhauls and servicing at 15,000-hour intervals.
Silver kits are designed for single cylinder overhauls:
Includes piston, piston rings, cylinder liner, gaskets and seals, and conrod bolts. These are intended for major overhaul inspections typically required every 15,000 hours.
“The kits are ideal for both single and multiple cylinder overhauls, ensuring greater stock availability compared with complete overhaul solutions,” added Burton.
“We can help specify kits depending on the required service, including head replacement, head overhaul, single cylinder overhaul, either full replacement or ‘re-ring’, and full bottom-end overhaul, providing flexibility and convenience for engine overhaul needs.”
Perkins has also introduced a range of gasket kits, including inspection door seals, oil cooler seals, and additional gaskets for 4012 and 4016 engines.
As many components are shared across different engine models, a relatively small inventory can support a wide range of engines.
Perkins 4000 Series engines are also widely used in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America.
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Perkins 4000 Series diesel engine overhaul kits for power generation applications (Image source: Perkins)
