Reply With QuoteAn ominous sign!
Master
SupporterI went to Super Cheap on Friday and came across a bloke in the parking lot pouring oil into his Disco 4 hse. He told me it had just been fitted with a new engine. when I asked if he meant recondition, he replied no, new from the UK, fitted by the land rover indie in Gympie. I was of the opinion these were no longer available. I suggested the oil level sensor might be faulty and he said " no it started rattling which stopped when he topped it up with oil." It sounded like he had only just picked it up, as he said it had to go back to Gympie for its 1000k service. I hope everything is ok for him, he seemed a nice bloke.
Swaggie
An ominous sign!
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Slunnie
~ Discovery II Td5 ~ Discovery 3dr V8 ~ Series IIa 6cyl ute ~ Series II V8 ute ~
LordRover
SubscriberShouldn't that be 100 K service??? That's terrible. Not sure I'd be waiting the full 1000k, and I'm also not sure I'd be adding oil. If it blows up I would not want ANYTHING giving them a get out clause in the warranty. Stick it on a tow truck and send it back....
JayTee
Nullus Anxietus
Cancer is gender blind.
2000 D2 TD5 Auto: Tins
1994 D1 300TDi Manual: Dave
1980 SIII Petrol Tray: Doris
OKApotamus #74
Nanocom, D2 TD5 only.
ForumSage
SupporterI hope it was just low on oil which started the hydraulic bucket tappets rattling.
2005 D3 TDV6 Present
1999 D2 TD5 Gone
TopicToaster
SubscriberThere is no excuse for a new engine to be low on oil. If it was it’s ineptitude of the dealer or a sign the engine is ****ed. Both are bad signs.Originally Posted by RANDLOVER
2010 TDV6 3.0L Discovery 4 HSE
2007 Audi RS4 (B7)
ForumSage
SupporterI'm just saying he might get off lightly, as the car may not actually be leaking or burning oil, I agree he has some serious questions for the mechanic.
2005 D3 TDV6 Present
1999 D2 TD5 Gone
Master
SupporterHe did say there was a bit of an oil leak, which is probably a lot worse than he realizes. I meant 1000 kms.
Master
SupporterI also wonder where you can get a new engine in the UK from? unless they are sourcing from Ali Express.
LordRover
SubscriberI know that back in the day I was just a muppet working in a general repair shop, mostly Datsun/Nissan or ‘Yota, but no vehicle left that place with an engine oil leak after any major work. And we were NOT a stealership. I think I would rather send my car to Germany and have Christian and Vera fix it.
No wonder the things get a bad rep. I hope for his sake it's just a simple oversight, but imagine the $$$ he's paid.
JayTee
Nullus Anxietus
Cancer is gender blind.
2000 D2 TD5 Auto: Tins
1994 D1 300TDi Manual: Dave
1980 SIII Petrol Tray: Doris
OKApotamus #74
Nanocom, D2 TD5 only.
LordRover
SubscriberGood question. I thought they were all gone. Our German friends struggle to source them*, although parts seem to be available. I would want to know if it was mine, but I'd guess he'll flip it.
*, Yeah, they usually try to source them S/H.
JayTee
Nullus Anxietus
Cancer is gender blind.
2000 D2 TD5 Auto: Tins
1994 D1 300TDi Manual: Dave
1980 SIII Petrol Tray: Doris
OKApotamus #74
Nanocom, D2 TD5 only.
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