Thread: What happened to your Discovery 2 today?

Sorry to hear that Ozscott. Sounds like the same issue I had, unfortunately. Mine was on number five also.

Was yours the dreaded cracked webbing between cylinder mate? Cheers

Thanks gents. I have a 3.9 sitting on my D1 that would be a good donor if block is the issue.

How old a 3.9?
All the blocks are backward compatible but not forward compatible. It would have to be a very late 3.9 to have the bosses for knock sensors and the mount for the crank sensor.
Regards PhilipA

95. I can TIG them on.

Cheers

Originally Posted by ozscott

Was yours the dreaded cracked webbing between cylinder mate? Cheers

Having not actually inspected the old block for the cause, it seems very likely. Coolant hydraulically locked the motor in cylinder5 and also filled the sump.

Sourced a 4.0 from a P38. Aust car. 130,000klm. If the block was going to go it would have by now. 4.0 going in as is. My primary vehicle is now a Triton GLS Premium MR series. Quite a big vehicle for a smaller ute. 60cm longer and 3cm wider than a 110 Defender.

Keen to keep the D2 on the (and off the) road though.

Cheers

We allow Tritoo drivers here, so don't be a stranger.

Today I made use of the roof console and all its spare wasted space. (I don't have sunroof(s)), so fitted my UHF, an extra ciggy socket, direct wired to battery so I can power my dashcam, and charge my phone, or whatever needs a USB, and a little battery voltage "gauge". Just coz.