Thread: Seized engine in D4 - what are my steps from here?

Is a TDV8 swap a viable option?

Originally Posted by Tins

Is a TDV8 swap a viable option?

I don't know enough about LR's to know if thats an option, maybe someone on here might?

Originally Posted by Thomas27488

I don't know enough about LR's to know if thats an option, maybe someone on here might?

Oh, it can be, and has been, done. The D4 and RRS are not too distant cousins. And what a car a V8 D4 would be. Viability comes down to economics from your standpoint.

Originally Posted by Thomas27488

I don't know enough about LR's to know if thats an option, maybe someone on here might?

If you want a project and don't need the car in hurry it can be done, wont be any cheaper than a stock repair/replacement.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

wont be any cheaper than a stock repair/replacement.

No. But it will result in a better car if done properly, which would make it a keeper.

Originally Posted by Tins

No. But it will result in a better car if done properly, which would make it a keeper.

The OP wants to move the car on anyway.

I would just cut the losses and sell it as is,not worth doing anything with it unless he can do it himself.

There was a member on here. Glenn ( grinna1965 ) who did imaginative conversions, quite professionally. Haven't seen him for a couple of years, but he might be worth chatting with. He was near Port Macquarie. Momentum 4X4 I think was his business name.

Doesn't cost anything to chat.

TDV8 might be harder to find... 3.6 TDI V8 engine overheated best option rebuild or (try) to find replacement engine

I would think there would be at least 5k+ worth in it in parts if you parted it out or sold to someone who was going to or fix it.

Maybe drop the pan off and piston end caps if possible to see where its seized ?