Engine overhaul is simplified with new kits.

Every Perkins engine is designed with longevity in mind. Add to that the regular servicing and maintenance, and use of genuine Perkins parts, and your Perkins engine is set to run for many thousands of hours.

But it’s only to be expected that with that kind of pedigree, some engines will have more asked of them than others: heavier use, or continuous operation in difficult conditions, for example. In these cases, it’s the core of the engine that can bear the brunt of the action.

While this isn’t an area that’s included in routine maintenance, it can be addressed with a routine engine overhaul. Just one single part number is all that’s needed to order one of a new range of overhaul kits for six-cylinder Perkins® 2000 Series engines, providing a simple, cost effective solution to restore an engine to its ‘as-new’ performance potential.

Each kit includes all the genuine Perkins parts needed to perform progressively complex levels of service, ensuring perfect fit and optimum performance, supported by a 12-month Perkins warranty to offer peace of mind and protection.

By overhauling rather than replacing, the kits not only offer a money-saving route – up to 50 per cent compared to the cost of a replacement engine – but also meet ESG objectives by minimising the raw materials and energy required to produce new parts.

“Perkins engines are built for the long haul, offering industry-leading performance, reliability durability and value,” says Richard Hemmings, Perkins aftermarket general manager.

“Our new overhaul kits for the Perkins 2000 Series allow equipment owners to select the precise mix of components they need to revitalise their engines and achieve even greater returns on their investments.”

Suitable for 13-, 15- and 18-litre 2000 Series engines offering power output from 358 up to 470 kW (480-630 horsepower), the new overhaul kits for Perkins 2000 Series engines include gaskets, seals, filters, regulators, belts, pistons and rings, valves, sleeves, pumps, injector components, springs and other parts, depending on the package selected.

Operators can choose from four packages, according to the intensity of overhaul required:

• The Copper Kit targets the upper areas of the engine, such as cylinder head and valve train, helping to increase compression, prevent oil leakage and contamination, optimise valve performance and minimise emissions. Recommended when an engine reaches 8,000 hours, the kit includes a cylinder head gasket, head bolt, rocker cover seal, oil and fuel filters, and thermostats.
  
  
• The Bronze Kit focuses on engine performance, and is recommended for engines that have reached 12,000-15,000 hours. As well as the top end components, the Bronze Kit adds bottom-end parts to ensure a thorough engine refresh. Focusing on gaskets and seals, it resolves any performance degradation and prepares the engine for further heavy usage.
  
  
• Performance enhancement also lies behind the Silver Kit. Targeted at a similar stage in the engine life-cycle – 12,000-15,000 hours – it includes everything in the Bronze Kit plus pistons and cylinder liners for a more robust overhaul. A Silver Kit will prepare an engine for more demanding operations and extend its lifespan with improved levels of performance.
  
  
• For a more complete overhaul, the Platinum Kit includes everything from the Silver Kit as well as further essential components such as an oil pump, water pump, fuel lift pump, fuel injectors, and valve train kit. With a Platinum Kit, technicians can confidently handle a major engine overhaul, preparing it for long-lasting performance and extended operational reliability.

Selecting the appropriate overhaul kit for an engine relies on running time and current condition. Your engine’s Operational Maintenance Manual, plus advice from a qualified technician, will help you make use of the correct kit.

The new overhaul kits for the 2000 Series continues the longstanding Perkins commitment to engine longevity and return on investment. Basic overhaul kits are still offered for the company’s extensive range of heritage engines, as part of a range that also includes kits for the 400, 1000 and 4000 Series engines.