Thread: D3 - engine jammed on a highway

Originally Posted by technoplague

Engine crank snap in half

Just can't believe that happened first day I bought D3. It is a disaster from what it looks and definitely doesn't contribute to the reputation of this model.

I know you are disappointed and upset, however if you look through here and the UK forums I doubt you will find many instances of this kind of failure.

This is a second hand car which may have a service history but you really don't know what has occurred in the past.
The reality is engines fail, it could have been poor servicing or a material problem with the crank shaft that wasn't/couldn't be picked up in manufacturing.

My neighbor's father bought a new Lexus LS460 after the third engine in 2 years he returned it to them and got a new GS350.

Originally Posted by ak

Did the mechanics say what they thought would of caused that to snap?

Sorry, have to quote again

The motor is now removed from vehicle and we have removed the engine sump and have found
Engine con rod seized onto the crank and has caused the engine crank to snap in half.
Causing terminal damage to engine as previously thought by us.

Originally Posted by isuzurover

I think your best chance would be to contact LRA (Landrover Australia) and try under the implied warranty conditions that now exist in Australia.

If your thinking of trying out the LRA route for implied warranty redress maybe a PM to 'hibees1972' on this forum might help. He had similar experience with his RRS - ie, engine failure while second hand and out of warranty nevertheless LRA replaced the engine.

If the conrod big end was siezed on the crank would this be the result of the bearing cup moving blocking off the oil supply to the bigend we sometomeds read about on the UK sites ???? .

A thought - it's obviously not wear & tear ... have you queried your car insurance? (Assuming you have comprehensive policy) never hurts to ask

Out of interest how many kilometres had this D3 done?

Originally Posted by TerryO

Out of interest how many kilometres had this D3 done?

Oil report shows 136k.

Brett....

Under Australian consumer legislation you can claim where there is a reasonable expectation that an engine should last longer than that.
If it has full service history then you should be ok. Ask NRMA they have a free legal service for members.