Another dead engine

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Originally Posted by RoundaWhile

The labourious part body on mainly is separating the engine from the gearbox. If you don't have to take off the crossover pipe or worry about the transmission loom by doing them together then maybe it wouldn't be too bad?

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Not sure if it's doable on a D3 but I use to remove the engine mounts on my rangies for easier access to the top bell housing bolts.

OK I have answered my own question.

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So for people that don't have a hoist this would seem like a possible option.

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Originally Posted by RoundaWhile

OK I have answered my own question.

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So for people that don't have a hoist this would seem like a possible option.

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Yes, been done plenty of times before.

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Originally Posted by RoundaWhile

So the mechanic is saying he can pull the engine and gearbox together body on quicker than doing a body off.

Is he brilliant or is this not going to be as easy as he thinks?

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maybe he is that good... his workshop, his choice.
my guess is he has done heaps and really is that good (and likes the hassle of doing body on) or ... he has never done one.
while yes doable... my question is why... so easy and simple body off.

Either way, for the sake of yet another Discovery 3 or 4 owner stuck with a failed engine that its a hassle free job for you.

my suggestion is stay out of his way, dont tell him how to do his job. The end result may well be cheaper.

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Originally Posted by DazzaTD5

maybe he is that good... his workshop, his choice.
my guess is he has done heaps and really is that good (and likes the hassle of doing body on) or ... he has never done one.
while yes doable... my question is why... so easy and simple body off.

Either way, for the sake of yet another Discovery 3 or 4 owner stuck with a failed engine that its a hassle free job for you.

my suggestion is stay out of his way, dont tell him how to do his job. The end result may well be cheaper.

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Wise words and yes that is what I will be doing.

I have to ask, what is the rest of family (i assume your not solo) doing in the mean time ?

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Originally Posted by loanrangie

I have to ask, what is the rest of family (i assume your not solo) doing in the mean time ?

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I'm actually by myself unfortunately.

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Originally Posted by RoundaWhile

I'm actually by myself unfortunately.

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A blessing I think.

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Originally Posted by loanrangie

A blessing I think.

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Has its pros and cons. I've been on my own for five years now. You get used to it, but some company can be nice.

I'll be travelling alone in the OKA if I ever go.

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Originally Posted by DazzaTD5

maybe he is that good... his workshop, his choice.
my guess is he has done heaps and really is that good (and likes the hassle of doing body on) or ... he has never done one.
while yes doable... my question is why... so easy and simple body off.

Either way, for the sake of yet another Discovery 3 or 4 owner stuck with a failed engine that its a hassle free job for you.

my suggestion is stay out of his way, dont tell him how to do his job. The end result may well be cheaper.

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You'd like me as a customer. My mother's mantra was 'What the eye doesn't see, the heart won't grieve'. [smilebigeye]