Thread: Campfire Chat over Who's a Good Value LR Mechanic

What sort of work are you looking at getting done ?

I know of a mechanic who does some work at home who is around 1/2hr from Mittagong but he might be busy with his own Landy fleet (well, he should be) or there's the usual specialists in Sydney (ATV, Coopers).


There's also the dealer option..........

Originally Posted by Scouse

What sort of work are you looking at getting done ?

I've been told by guys at berrima diesel that 300tdi rings are stu...d and that will need a rebuild. Being totally ignorant I am looking for the most economical option without being ripped off.

In that case, Bruce Davis at Annangrove might be a better option as they can do everything in house.

Out of interest, how many Km has your motor done to wear rings out ?
Just asking because I have come across diesels that have been treated too gently with very slippery / synthetic oils that have glazed the bores up giving the symptoms of worn rings. Running a cheaper oil with a bit of load sorts them out usually.

Originally Posted by Scouse

In that case, Bruce Davis at Annangrove might be a better option as they can do everything in house.

Out of interest, how many Km has your motor done to wear rings out ?
Just asking because I have come across diesels that have been treated too gently with very slippery / synthetic oils that have glazed the bores up giving the symptoms of worn rings. Running a cheaper oil with a bit of load sorts them out usually.

3rd hand vehicle - 200k kms - blow by serious according to BD - problem that engine may then run on burning oil and become a lethal weapon - these guys were not impressed.

Not wanting to doubt Berrima Diesel as they have a good reputation in what they specialise in, but it may be worth a second opinion before shelling out big $$ for major engine work. It's very low Km for a 300Tdi to have this sort of problem IMO.

Maybe give Bruce a call & have a chat - 9679 1178

I agree with scouse, get a second opionion, there are plenty on here with 300tdi;s over that km mark and there motors are fine.

While the BD blokes are reputable, I don't think they are the B all for diesels. Had a chat with them a few years ago when i had my pajero, had it booked in for a 'service' which according to them would be major as the type of diesel I had was prone to this that and the other thing problems, and i was looking at big dollars.
Ended up fixing it myself at a cost of $50, they were no where near the mark on their opinion of the problem.
( 4 injectors spray tested and new heat shields)
As a result of that I wouldn't direct anyone to them.


john

No personal knowledge of them (never used them) but a few guys on other forums often refer to them as...

Bury My Diesel.....

And are not real impressed..... I'd have to ask for more info.....

Originally Posted by tombraider

No personal knowledge of them (never used them) but a few guys on other forums often refer to them as...

Bury My Diesel.....

And are not real impressed..... I'd have to ask for more info.....

A bit blunter than what i said , but yes I agree, there seems to be a common consensus about them. Even when i was on the pajero site nothing nice was said about them.




john