Thread: Another TDV6 Crankshaft Bearing Failure

Originally Posted by garrycol

So it looks like that LR Uk has recognised this issue - I guess LR Aust will still deny liability.

Garry

The problems with Land Rover's 2.7 and 3.0 litre diesel engines continue. I have a (March plated) 2015 3.0 litre Discovery with 25,000kms on the clock and the crankshaft has come away from its housing. Problem began with a small vibration at 110kph followed by a rapid loss of power and complete system shut down. Fortunately, I was able to pull over quickly but the engine had ceased turning before I came to a complete stop. The event from beginning to end lasted approximately 15 seconds. This occurred near Yulara, 1700kms from home at the beginning of a trip! It is worth noting that the vehicle had already had two oil engine oil changes beforehand: one at 12K and the second at 23K.
This is my second Discovery having bought a 2012 TDV6 2.7 in June of that year It became apparent after 30 months that for the previous year the vehicle had a significant quantity of diesel in the engine, despite two oil changes in that time. Injection seals were deemed the problem and replaced under warranty by LRA at 60,000kms.
I now sadly have lost faith in the reliability of these vehicles and will be changing my allegiance. A sad time.

Have L/R done the right thing by you ??

Cheers Ean

That's a shocker Rob.

Rob, that's really bad news. I have a 2016 D4 and have only done some 17,000km ( and hope to do a lot more ). I'm having oil and filter changes every 10 to 12k . I'll be very interested in how LR handle this for you. I hope they look after you well.

LR would replace or rebuild motor but I can understand you wanting to move away from the brand after those experiences! Cheers

I'm guessing Dealer services for the oil changes?

Yes, both oil changes were carried out by the dealer. The dealer needs to send photographic evidence of the damage to head office (interstate) who will then authorise (or not) the new engine. The process is still in train with no word yet from h.o. I've been told it will all take weeks. Today is already day 15 since the failure!