Thread: big trouble disco

Hi Bill,

Are they sure about the piston??? If the head gasket blows in a certain place, it can give HUGE crankase pressure exactly like a broken piston. AND, it isn't necessarily a throwaway either, unless it was an overheat and the pistons are smeared up and down the cylinder walls.... I would get the head off and check thoroughly before condemning the whole unit.
A replacement engine is in the region of at least $3500 for a used one, why NOT remove the head and check??? Of course a reco engine will be about 2 to 3 K more, but I would be checking before chucking! Where are you situated?
JC

thanks for your assistance with this motor problem i am located near Geelong victoria:

All i can suggest mate is if possible to get a trailer. Take the car to this place in romsey. He will give you the correct diagnosis and will give you a accurate qoute for repair.

Romsey landrover service centre

03 5429 5021

can anyone tell me where or what company i could look up re the purchase a reco motor to suit disco tdi 300

Originally Posted by Bill Flyer

can anyone tell me where or what company i could look up re the purchase a reco motor to suit disco tdi 300

Close to you would be Cardigan Auto Engineering,14 Essex St, Moolap, VIC 3221 p: (03) 5248 7880

Used him for my old Rangie for parts and repairs.

Most wreckers in Geelong can list it on the hotline and get prices etc.

Or just google "land rover wreckers victoria"

Or a cheap fixer upper for someone?

Or try TriumphRoverSpares. Located near Adelaide, but will deliver to the door. Very reliable and they have vast stock of Landy vehicles and parts. 08 8384 6933 Ask for Phil or Ian.