Thread: D3 Diesel Front Timing Cover Explosion

Trans is a 6HP26 but I'm guessing the body is different because the Ford transfer case is different. Also not sure what is different between RWD and AWD Territory drivetrain setups.

Thanks Rich84,
I was thinking of a similar approach to the Engine, Basic block may be OK including Clutchpacks etc & just change out the Valve bobby and the Mechatronics parts.

May be cheaper than a $7000.00 rebuild.
Maybe
Richard

I've followed this thread with great interest, as I'm likely to replace my D2 TD5 before too much longer. As I'll probably be looking at a low klm D4 I'm interested in whether these issues that have been reported on the 2.7 ltr TDV6 are also known in either the 3.0 ltr TDV6 or the SDV6. Any reports out there?

Originally Posted by kiwirich

Thanks Rich84,
I was thinking of a similar approach to the Engine, Basic block may be OK including Clutchpacks etc & just change out the Valve bobby and the Mechatronics parts.

May be cheaper than a $7000.00 rebuild.
Maybe
Richard

I agree with that - I've been looking at something similar for rebuilding mine if I needed to - ie, new clutches, new seals, rebuilt mechatronic, new TC.


$7000 for a rebuild is lunacy, they're doing rebuilds in the UK for 2000 pounds. It's possible that for the AWD Terri Ford has bought the LR version of the 6HP26 and installed a different transfer. It would make sense seeing as LR has already done all the programming to make it work properly with the TDV6. You'd need part no's to know for sure.

My theory is that a written off Territory is the go if someone wants to keep their D3, or purchase a broken one for rescue. Use the bits you need and sell off either the whole lot to a wrecker or part it out yourself until you are left with scrap.

Statutory Write-off going under the hammer this week.
This one would be near perfect as the front is pretty much undamaged, same auction also has a repairable wreck available.
2014 Ford Territory SZ TS S/Wagon

It's certainly a good thing that we have more options for replacement engines. I would imagine that the disel territory's would outnumber discos on the road! So best case it should help out with parts availablility as well

I just got myself into a similar predicament. Just bought a 2007 disco 3 with blown motor for the missus. Was looking into territory motors, looks like my homework has already been done for me

Businessconnected - if you dont mind could you please pm me the name of the worshop you got tye changeover done at, and where you got the territory motor please? Found some cheapies, but none at $3.5k yet!

Apologies mate.. didn't see the reply to this thread.
Have sent a PM....