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It is a change from the posts about catastrophic failures of the same engines, that have appeared here in the last few months...[bighmmm][bigsad]
Actually there is another one that has appeared today.
Agree,with proper servicing,which the dealers don't do,this issue wouldn't have happened.
Doesn't help the brands reputation.
I don’t believe servicing daily would alleviate the issue. The km that some engines die at are barely past the first few services and barely run in. There have been many that have died in the first 60,000km. It’s a design anomaly that can show at any time.
It simply a lottery with these things.
^ this. It's why i went L322....😟
Again feel the pain for the OP.
One comment I would make - cooking an engine is different to an engine snapping a crank.
Would be good to understand why the low water level alarm, temperature gauge, and ultimately ECU going into restricted performance didn’t help save the engine.
Sounds like more than one failure here with some of the protective devices.
Have been considering adding an engine watchdog system to my D3.
If LR "fixed" it, then you should have a statutory warranty for that repair of the original issue. LR should be correctly fixing the issue regardless of cost. They have insurance for this so they are not out of pocket at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by williamr
My recent (april 2020) experience was secondary turbo, failed after 192000km. Replaced with a new genuine FoMoCo (Garrett made in Italy) unit. Cost me 4450 to do. 2 weeks later same fault code, back to the mechanics who fitted it, full diagnostic and replaced under warranty including labour no questions asked.
Was a reputable Perth WA independant, but regardless they stood behind their work and will be getting future work from me no doubt.
Thanks for that - great point I will explore that option.
Yep I agree - shouldn't happen when you buy the car new and have the same LR dealer service it for 7 years - you wouldn't think you would have to google and tell them what the problem is...
Yes warning came up stating "engine overheating" and then something like "engine shutting down" yet it did not and I got off the freeway and turned her off with in 5 seconds.Quote:
Originally Posted by DiscoDB
Yes I totally sympathise and agree with the principle but I bet the dealer will say - we’ve never heard that ever happening before - as they are never, in my experience, ‘enthusiasts’ at the dealer only a money making machine for the dealership being faceless behind the glitzy service reception. Until something breaks they will do A and B services forever.Quote:
Originally Posted by williamr
The difference with an Indy or DIY is the interaction and getting choices on what ‘should’ be done.
At 7 years you’re due a timing belts change but I bet the dealer would not mandate changing that part. It is a concern though that it’s gone so severely at 7 years and didn’t give you a slow leak for a long time, or did it?
My experience with the V6 petrol D4 engine shows that the dealer can stuff up the repair. Ours had the defective water pump warranty replaced...a common design issue. And they managed to stuff up the rear outlet seal that goes to a pipe under the supercharger. SC has to come off to fix it.
The owner noticed a slow leak...took it back.. was told it was fine. Just top up ...they all use some water etc etc 🙄
My bet is they knew the problem but decided to fob off the owner as the warranty was about to expire. Took me about 6 hours to fix it....
I would definitely be pressing them hard for a warranty claim.