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

**mowog** · 21st December 2022, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by Tins

Is a TDV8 swap a viable option?

It has been done. It cost a LOT to do with some issues that can't be solved as the Car Identifies as a Range Rover Sport.

**haydent** · 21st December 2022, 11:44 AM

just noticed this from op

(I'm located on Central Coast NSW - car currently in Sydney incase anyone is interested)

**haydent** · 21st December 2022, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by mowog

It has been done. It cost a LOT to do with some issues that can't be solved as the Car Identifies as a Range Rover Sport.

yeah, just buy an l320 tdv8 instead

**Tins** · 21st December 2022, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by Tins

Is a TDV8 swap a viable option?

So I guess we've established that in the OP's circumstances the answer to my question is no.

**Tins** · 21st December 2022, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by haydent

yeah, just buy an l320 tdv8 instead

They aren't the same thing. D4 is a way better tourer.

**Thomas27488** · 21st December 2022, 01:29 PM

Thanks everyone for the input, and by all means keep it coming.

Still weighing up options, but leaning towards a quick sale.

It's such a shame, anyone who has driven one of these will understand what a pleasure they are to drive.

And here i was thinking I was simplifying my problems when up/downgrading from a Defender Td5.

**Tins** · 21st December 2022, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by Thomas27488

It's such a shame, anyone who has driven one of these will understand what a pleasure they are to drive.

Around 20 months ago I had a short list for my overlander/tourer. Spend lots on my D2. Buy a D4. Buy a 130 and get a Mulgo conversion. Or buy an OKA. The first two were crossed off the list because I would need either a rooftop tent ( YUCK ), or a camper trailer. I have done enough towing. But I look wistfully at every D3/4 I see. Crossing them off was so tough a decision because no big 4WD has any right to drive like that.

**Jeffoir** · 21st December 2022, 03:37 PM

Tins said: "...I look wistfully at every D3/4 I see. Crossing them off was so tough a decision because no big 4WD has any right to drive like that."

My sentiments exactly.
What you have endured is a real bugger. I feel your pain. I've been there. So perhaps think about this LONG ENGINE at TR SPares Adelaide. $9,900.
Best wishes, I hope it works out.
Jeff

**Discodicky** · 21st December 2022, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by Thomas27488

And a rebuild?

Wouldn't happen to know the damage on that?

Talk to Automotive Skills at Kirrawee in Sth Sydney.
They are LR/RR experts and advertise reco engines.

**ATH** · 22nd December 2022, 08:59 AM

"But I look wistfully at every D3/4 I see. Crossing them off was so tough a decision because no big 4WD has any right to drive like that." I understand the feeling. We love (wife still loves Defenders more though

) the D4s ride and power for towing but at 6 years old now and having read so many horror stories I'm changing vehicles and have ordered a Prado. Yes I know they without character etc etc and have their own faults, but maybe having to replace the Discos engine with some dubiously refurbished one from somewhere at enormous cost, does not appeal to me. Plus having gone down to one car as the wife no longer drives, that would makes things even worse.
I just maybe go for a D3OO Defender but can't really see another 50 grands worth of value in them.
Here's hoping the OP gets his fixed at a reasonable price and ours last until the new vehicle arrives in maybe a year or so......
AlanH.

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