Thread: Land Rover dealership blew up my engine!

Originally Posted by SBD4

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There nature of failure could have happened at anytime and more than likely had nothing to do with the dealer doing anything wrong. Give the dealer a chance to do the the work and make it right. If you handle this right with them, they will look after you well.
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Sometimes things just happen without anyone having contributed to the problem.

A few years ago my 1992 Camry blew a seal in the steering. That is probably quite an unusual event, but what made it even more unusual was that it happened while the mechanic was driving it around the block to do the brake test for the rego check.

There was no oil on the ground where I parked before the test and plenty on the ground where he pulled up, so it was obvious that it happened while he was driving it.

I know the Defender has warnings about how it is possible to damage the power steering, but this is an SV21 Camry we are talking about. They are bullet proof.

I'm glad we noticed the problem, so I was prepared for the fact that the steering would get heavier as it lost more oil. Turning into the driveway at home took some effort.

It is just possible that your dealer did nothing wrong. What matters most is what they do to fix the problem.

Originally Posted by vnx205

I know the Defender has warnings about how it is possible to damage the power steering, but this is an SV21 Camry we are talking about. They are bullet proof.

Seal or hose? The hose failed on a lot of SV21s.

Just make sure they use fresh parts, e.g. Manifold studs, bolts and nuts.

We had similar issues with the transmission when our D2 was new in 2003. The ZF auto was faulty with loud clunking when downshifting when slowing to a stop.
Some issue with ZF changing the filter spec in the valve body or something.
Anyway after many trips back to the dealer and umpteen valve body replacements, and 2 (or maybe 3) entire transmission replacements we were finally fixed.
Not really sure if it was the dealer's fault as the serial numbers on the replacement parts were "supposed to be" free of the issue. Yair right...
The end result was that we got a 12 month warranty extension on the whole vehicle including the LR roadside assist.
I'd expect a similar outcome in your case if you persist. Maybe even some LR goodies to boot?

Thanks to everyone’s replies. 6 weeks in. They still haven’t accepted responsibility for the damage. Car is still in the workshop with nothing done. Lawyers involved now. Everything that was promised previously was never delivered to this date. No conspiracy going on. Will never buy another Land Rover/Range Rover again in my life. Warranty my arse.

Keep calm... regardless it’s warranty.
They can’t void that...

And don’t buy a Toyota as a replacement.
Friend blew a rear diff... 8 weeks without the vehicle.

Originally Posted by Tombie

And don’t buy a Toyota as a replacement.
Friend blew a rear diff... 8 weeks without the vehicle.

Mate blew one in his Hi ace,genuine one fitted two days later.....Freighted up overnight.

I suppose it does depend on stock of parts in Aus.

The BIL did wait 12 weeks for a side mirror for a GU.

Back to the OP,Two or three weeks,but 6 isn’t really acceptable.

Doesn’t sound good.

Oh,and Toyota don’t move fast with warranty issues,in fact I have found them to be far worse than LR.They try to get out of doing anything until you push,push and friggin push.