Thread: Defender 6x6 V8...need help!

Which bearing is it since bearings dont just break, they would seize or wear out , how do you know its a V8 ?
If it is a V8 then its likely to be a Rover 3.5 or 3.9 ,
though a previous owner could have fitted anything to it.

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Well, i have been told that since there wasn't sufficient oil, the bearing of the engine broke - in fact i can see the bottom of the engine been removed and is now kept in the garage..

I assume it's a V8 having 2 carburators and the V8 sticker on the side of it, just in front of the door (you can see it partially in the picture) - is there a way I can check on the engine the size and the manufacturer of it?

thanks a lot!

Looking forward to bringing the beast back to life!!

Sometimes, rarely, they do break. This may be seen by a hole or deformation in the side of the block.
Whatever the issue is, a replacement engine may be your choice.
What is the second hand parts market for Landrovers like where you are?

One of my Landrovers sat for eight years awaiting motor rebuild without much issue. Mind you, it would be worth having a good look over the vehicle to see if there are any other issues. What is the chassis like? Any rust?

If it has 2 carbs then probably a 3.5 circa pre 1986 , defenders in that era never had a V8 so it retro fitted.

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If the block is aluminium it could be either Buick Olds or Rover but with twin carbs 99% a rover .If the diffs are connected with tail shafts they are live if the add on has none its a lazy and I would walk away

AM

Originally Posted by vasimone

1-how big of an issue is that the bearing broke? how easily can this be fixed?
2-are there any other consequences in the engine and/or other parts of the car because of the broken bearing?
3-after having been 8 years idle, what are the other parts (e.g. suspensions) that will need to be changed (besides the end-to-end check/lubrification)?
4- one carburator has been blocked to avoid this beast to consume too much petrol - if i have it reopened now, would there be any consequences because in the past it ran with only one carburator?
5-how do i understand if the 3rd axle is lazy or active?
6-how do i understand what is the engine that it runs (e.g. ford, ....)

Simone

1 - As mentioned, they dont break par say, but seize, likely may have damaged the crank (a rover V8 shouldnt be an issue to source over there, assuming it is)
2 - If the engine seized then prolly nothing else, but sitting there for so long expect to have to do a lot of stuff etc etc to bring it upto spec.
3 - brakes, wheel bearings, suspension is prolly worn out before it stopped, change all the fluid, radiator maybe shot.
4 - seals might be dry and the carb may well need an overhaul, but as its been sitting for so long both will need a overhaul most likely.
5 - look under the back set of wheels, if its got a single tube or bar joining the two wheels its a lazy (trailing) axle, as in there will only be a front diff and one rear diff. if the beast has three diff then its a true 6x6!! (just prolly not as good as the Aussie one though
6 - take a picture of the engine and post it here, you will then know very quickly what engine it is.

Hate to put a downer on ur "dream" truckster, just be prepared to get handy with a spanner, and ....have fun?

Regards
Daz

Depending on price.. and i mean not much more than double scrap value be prepared to walk away.

Feel free to pm me if you like.

Save your dollars and look towards an ex mil 6*6

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

Save your dollars and look towards an ex mil 6*6

Can we export them to Ghana?