Thread: What have they done?

Thanks Andrew and Eevo,

I have worked with a lot of Detroit 2 Stroke engines for power generation years ago, before they stopped production. Mostly worked on the 92 and 149 Series but did one project with a 24V 71 Series. That was a lot of cylinders.
I found that they were the best power to weight ratio diesel around with there Blowers and Turbo Chargers. Not anymore with the modem common rail electronic industrial diesels.

Years ago back in the UK I borrowed an old diesel VW Jetta from a friend. It was a bit smoky but otherwise it ran good. I drove it on the motorway when I was on the way to visit my parents and after about 35 miles the engine started revving big time. The car went way faster with me slamming the breaks on trying to slow the car down time and a huge cloud of smoke came out the exhaust . I rang my friend up telling him what had happened, he replied, err yes it does that after 30-40 miles On the return trip home after 25 miles I was rather nervous waiting for the secret boots to kick in, even though I was expecting it when it did it still scared the pants off me.. A similar problem , but the Jetta only did it for maybe 20 seconds then everything calmed down apart the driver..
Chris

So any update on the diagnosis and rectification?

Originally Posted by AnD3rew

So any update on the diagnosis and rectification?

I just spoke with the SM. He is still awaiting confirmation from the insurance people. As soon as he gets it he will commence stripping my motor out to save time. He suggests that a LRA Reconditioned Engine is a good alternative to a second hand engine. They have found a 2nd hand one with only 34K on the clock. He said one of the benefits of a 'Factory reconditioned Engine' is that they can retain my original engine number. Not sure how that works. Estimate of cost $30 to $40K.

Originally Posted by Chappo

I just spoke with the SM. He is still awaiting confirmation from the insurance people. As soon as he gets it he will commence stripping my motor out to save time. He suggests that a LRA Reconditioned Engine is a good alternative to a second hand engine. They have found a 2nd hand one with only 34K on the clock. He said one of the benefits of a 'Factory reconditioned Engine' is that they can retain my original engine number. Not sure how that works. Estimate of cost $30 to $40K.

So let me get this right.

Vehicle under warranty
Driven into a dealership in working order for a scheduled service
Whilst being serviced at dealership, engine runs on and detonates
$30-$40k to fix?

I'd sure as all heck be hoping that you don't have to pay a cent!

Doubt you could have done more to adhere to LR requirements for approved vehicle maintenance...

It'll be VERY interesting to see how this pans out.

Originally Posted by PAT303

A bloke had a common knocker running at the Waroona show last week end,you could hear the thing from a mile away. Pat

As in a common as muck Commer?

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Originally Posted by Chappo

I just spoke with the SM. He is still awaiting confirmation from the insurance people. As soon as he gets it he will commence stripping my motor out to save time. He suggests that a LRA Reconditioned Engine is a good alternative to a second hand engine. They have found a 2nd hand one with only 34K on the clock. He said one of the benefits of a 'Factory reconditioned Engine' is that they can retain my original engine number. Not sure how that works. Estimate of cost $30 to $40K.

Hang on. Let me get this straight. The service manager suggests a factory reco is better but they want to fit a secondhand engine?

Originally Posted by Chappo

I just spoke with the SM. He is still awaiting confirmation from the insurance people. As soon as he gets it he will commence stripping my motor out to save time. He suggests that a LRA Reconditioned Engine is a good alternative to a second hand engine. They have found a 2nd hand one with only 34K on the clock. He said one of the benefits of a 'Factory reconditioned Engine' is that they can retain my original engine number. Not sure how that works. Estimate of cost $30 to $40K.

Serious? they blow your engine up and want to fit a second hand or a recon engine. My souces say they are yet to recondition these engines, could be wrong of course.


I'd be have a very strong chat to the SM. Push for a new engine, whatever their insurance company says is not your problem.


They were negligent! You have a rock solid legal arguement.