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Pierre
13th January 2008, 03:56 PM
We have a 96 Disco 300tdi auto which we're doing up for #2/3 sons' Vic holiday/bushbasher/take the grandkids camping, etc .. vehicle.

We knew it had a clonk in the bottom of the engine, so out it was to come.

Today was the day! Off with the sump, bang went something heavy and metallic into the sump. I've not seen it on one of these engines, but there it was - a broken main bearing cap bolt!

OK, we say, not too bad. Then a closer inspection - out with the other cap bolt, off with the cap and with it came a bit of threaded block (Yep, block!). So screwed block.

Further inspection - broken counterweight between #1 conrod and #2 main bearing register - so broken crankshaft.

We reckon we might have a boat anchor in the making...

Now from a previous encounter, we have a crankshaft, and a block which needs reboring.

Here's the question, gurus.... should I do the block I have up, or cut and run for a long engine from, say, TRS.

All the ancillaries (fuel pump, head, etc) are OK.

Can anyone give me any indicative costs if you have had this problem so I don't have to reinvent the wheel.

TIA

Dirty Pete
Blknight.aus
13th January 2008, 04:21 PM
Id take the block that needs reboring and the crank to a machinist and ask them how much....

add some pots and rings to that and you shuold be set.
RonMcGr
13th January 2008, 04:21 PM
Pete,

I have had nothing to do with them, so I'm limited in my reply.

I do know they are terribly expensive to replace.
If it were me, I'd rebuild it myself, but first get some quotes of machining and parts.

If far too expensive, maybe another type of power plant?

Cheers
sclarke
13th January 2008, 05:13 PM
Pete,

I have had nothing to do with them, so I'm limited in my reply.

I do know they are terribly expensive to replace.
If it were me, I'd rebuild it myself, but first get some quotes of machining and parts.

If far too expensive, maybe another type of power plant?

Cheers

Trying to increase your post count??
the guy is after an Answer not a "I dont know"
andrew e
13th January 2008, 09:25 PM
i have a good nick short motor, 1k. transport shouldn't be too much.

ring me on 0404372693. Andy
Pierre
14th January 2008, 04:12 AM
Thanx, Andy, wil talk today (Mon).

Cheers,

Pete
RonMcGr
14th January 2008, 10:39 AM
Trying to increase your post count??
the guy is after an Answer not a "I dont know"

Yes, I see your post was totally useless unless you are bolstering your ego!
At least I offered some advice..
mcrover
14th January 2008, 04:12 PM
Popcorn.........:p


Try Adrian at Toorak Tractors for a second hand engine, I havnt rebuilt one but I know a few people who have and they generally say that if you can get a second hand one for a reasonable price then do that over rebuilding one as they are terribly expensive.

But in saying that, Like Dave said, Id get quotes and have it all measured up before trashing it.