Thread: TDV6 Contemplation

Is that really a common problem? I haven't heard of significant numbers here?

A post on the internet - seems legit.

2 minutes on Google would indicate the problem exists... there are threads on several forums around the world about the cranks and bearings. ( Including this one.)

However, as AnD3rew pointed out, I'd question how wide spread the problem really is.

There are a LOT of those engines represented on this forum and I don't see it flooded with issues....

After reading the summary on how to limit the possibility of it happening , I thought to myself, this forum has had those suggestions for ages.


The gearbox oil change - plenty of info on here about that and how often it should be done


The oil change interval - plenty on here say 10,000ks is more practicle,


The oil pump change at timing belt change time - well in a round about way if you are worried about the housing you have.


Mostly common sense stuff.




Cheers Ean

I reckon one of the WA mob,Richard K snapped a crank on a Harvey outing.Gordon may be able to confirm as Gordon and Richard were the main 2 to arrange Harvey trips together.
Andrew

I know of spun bearings and a snapped crank on D3s in WA. It was enough for me to rule out a second hand 2.7 in any body variant while looking for a replacement vehicle for my D2. I wasn't aware of any issues with the 3L in the D4s, in the end for the price of a 3 year old "out of warranty" D4 I bought a new Defender. I probably should leave now before I get thrown out.

Cheers
Ron

No No Ronald.
You is cool.
How many Deefer steerers have leather,a fridge and a coffee maker out back
Andrew

Originally Posted by tailslide

I know of spun bearings and a snapped crank on D3s in WA. It was enough for me to rule out a second hand 2.7 in any body variant while looking for a replacement vehicle for my D2. I wasn't aware of any issues with the 3L in the D4s, in the end for the price of a 3 year old "out of warranty" D4 I bought a new Defender. I probably should leave now before I get thrown out.

Cheers
Ron

I've only heard of a few engine, diff (2 for one member of my club) and axle failures with the Deefer, oh and the odd water leak. Don't forget Digger's nightmare.

I find it amusing that the Defender owners are always over here in the D3/D4/RRS section chiming in when a problem is discussed but you never see the D3/D4/RRS owners in the Defender section second guessing the Defender problems. I guess they have to justify the Defender purchase to themselves where as most D3/D4/RRS owners never really considered the Defender at all.