D4 3.0 SDV6 catastrophic failure

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Originally Posted by p38arover

I know of a mechanic that has had a D3 stuck at his place for several years. It needs a new engine and he’s unable to locate/contact the owner. So it sits there, in the sun, slowly degrading. It probably now almost worthless.

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Unfortunately a D3 with a shot diesel motor will be worthless as soon as the motor gives up. And that probably applies to most D4's now. It's quite sad but the way it is. The motors are just too costly to replace for the value of the vehicle. The same comment might be applied to a D2 but at least low mileage second hand motors are cheap and very easy to work on. Eg I paid $1600 for a 4.6 V8 with 40,000k on it (imported from Hong Kong) and quite easy for a home mechanic to fit and replace head gaskets on etc. Cheers

I had similar thing that happens to me 2 year ago towing my caravan on the way back but it was not the bearing it was the failing water inlet manifold for the engine .

End up cook the engine and melted a of the injector (got really hot) I left it for about a year seeking for a donor car now however it was not easy to find .

I stumble across the ad on gumtree the same add was link some where on the page in the beginning I was very hesitant to do so however just like some of us says this car is worthless with out a working engine so I bite the bullet went to them and had the engine rebuild . 16k later my car back on the road again . I needed a 7 seater with 3500kg towing capacity there is not much of option on the market beside 200 series or a patrol. Assuming selling a car with blown engine for 10k adding the 16k for the engine there is not much around for under 30k .

I have done 7000 kms on the new engine so far so good touch wood. I have tow with the car few times already seen to be fine .

Hank is really helpful and his head tech knows the rover inside out . He does basically nothing beside rebuilding these engines so it’s worth to give it shot . If you need more info please pm me and I am happy to share .

Best of luck .

One owner D3 HSE sold for 5k recently here..new tyres... full service history..needs new engine etc. It sold very quick so guess a wrecker bought it. Such a shame but not uncommon for cars to suddenly become worthless due to (often) minor panel damage..over supply..or mechanical catastrophe. Not that long ago auctions were selling ex govt fleet cars two at a time.

Insurance wanted to write off daughters 2016 low k zook after hitting a wallaby..needed bonnet..front skirt. Ac parts etc. We negotiated a payout...fixed it ourselves and banked the savings☺

Looks like another bit of preventive maintenance required for the crank, apart from regular oil changes....replace with a solid billet crankshaft from NWS motor services in the UK.But then check quality....made in China?

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Originally Posted by INter674

One owner D3 HSE sold for 5k recently here..new tyres... full service history..needs new engine etc. It sold very quick so guess a wrecker bought it. Such a shame but not uncommon for cars to suddenly become worthless due to (often) minor panel damage..over supply..or mechanical catastrophe. Not that long ago auctions were selling ex govt fleet cars two at a time.

Insurance wanted to write off daughters 2016 low k zook after hitting a wallaby..needed bonnet..front skirt. Ac parts etc. We negotiated a payout...fixed it ourselves and banked the savings☺

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Territory motors are about 2.5k now so a fairly cheap repair if you can do it yourself.

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Originally Posted by loanrangie

Territory motors are about 2.5k now so a fairly cheap repair if you can do it yourself.

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Need body off facilities?

Cheers

Got a message from my mechanic this morning. All going well we should get our big D4 back before the Oct long weekend. Can't wait, its been way too long.

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Originally Posted by eddy

Looks like another bit of preventive maintenance required for the crank, apart from regular oil changes....replace with a solid billet crankshaft from NWS motor services in the UK.But then check quality....made in China?

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Yeah, but a “billet” of what? While it implies it has been machined out of a chunk of something rather than cast and formed, there’s a billet of steel, then there’s a billet of steel. Cast, forged or drawn? 4140 or recycled third world coke cans?

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Originally Posted by ozscott

Need body off facilities?

Cheers

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No can be done body on.

Posted this in another thread as well, but thought I’d also post it in here because both recent threads are related and it gives a good insight to the crank and bearings. It’s a five part series of a rebuild due to bearing failure. Very interesting.

Land Rover Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 Engine Rebuild Part 1 - YouTube