Thread: Another dead engine

Originally Posted by loanrangie

Or like mine the tensioner mount broke before the first belt change, I had the new pump ready to fit but missed by about a week.

Yeah it is pretty unfair when that happens.

Originally Posted by RoundaWhile

Unfortunately I no longer have a copy of the contract to even know if it was in there. Also warranty on a 14 year old car was 1 month or 1000ks, which is all that is required in Qld.

Darn. I wish you luck with it.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

Or like mine the tensioner mount broke before the first belt change, I had the new pump ready to fit but missed by about a week.

That's pretty unusual I have to say, they don't usually break until they've had the bolt undone and done back up with a belt change.

Sounds same scenario as what happened to Outback Discovery some time after the timing belt change without changing the early pump is the primary failure mode. Probably with a good heave on the bolt. The spec of 23nm feels incredibly light. Best wishes for a good outcome.

After a lot of research this morning the best two options are a new motor from TRS for $9900 or an upgraded (crankshaft, oil pump & belts) low-ks used engine from Aztec in Perth for $6500. TRS are here in Sth Aus so single freight of 370ks. Aztec engine is exchange so two lots of 2500ks freight. Both options would entail getting the local mechanic to install, probably after xmas.

So is it worth the extra roughly $2500 for a new engine?

Hi Roundawhile,
I feel your pain.
I would be replacing with new and I presume a New Engine Warranty.
peace of mind.
it should also be a selling point when you sell.
Best wishes.
jeff

Note that its really a body off job to R&R the engine and best done by a workshop that has such experience otherwise the time taken can easily become excessive, where hours become days. While the body is off, change any normally hard to access coolant hoses.

So sorry to hear of your issues.
At least Hawker is a nice town, and the Teagues will look after you as much as they can - good country hospitality.
As others have suggested, Triumph Rover Spares in Lonsdale would be the first port of call. Failing them, Sovereign Motors in Kent Town.
There is also PCB Land Rovers but he is so booked up, its very unlikely he could help.
If you go with TRS, there is a caravan park at Brighton, about 10km away, or a big park at Marion maybe 12km away.
We live 10km from TRS, so I do know the geography.
If you want any more help, give me a call - Alan 0407135110