Thread: Not sure what to do... please advise about my 4.6 Engine

Hi to you .... Kalincho

One thing that a Rover hates, is to be overheated, as you have found out



All may not be lost ... Have a read of this thread that is located in the "Discovery" forum

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery/...-thoughts.html

I would advise you send a PM to russV82a and discuss how it was done


The other way is to grab a motor from a Disco and install it


This link will get you to wreckers ... http://www.aulro.com/afvb/verandah/5...a-kewdale.html .. I have heard no complaints

Regards
Mike

Mike 90 RR thank you for the quick post! from inspection it looks like it could be a cracked liner, could be the culprit... I didn't know much about engines (overheating) until I bought a Range Rover! ... still don't!

it`s a bodge, but when the owner has been desperate and the only option has been a new block, i have used a system sealer called Cargo Sealup (Repco stock it) and it has worked very well. you must follow the instructions on the bottle exactly and the only problem with cooling system must be the block (no blocked radiators, worn pumps or worn viscous fan couplings) on some vehicles it lasted over 2 years, but you must remember it will let go one day.

Hey mate
Very sorry to hear your demise.

I just been to TRS in adelaide, they have a almost new high compression 4.6 engine complete just sitting there.
It will slip right in.
Motor is complete and has done 30,oookm.
That would be my choice.
On the other hand, RPI UK has a new block made by someone else and the weak link the thin walls, block cracking and overall strength been taken care off.
Take a look in past posts on new blocks.
The motor from TRS is $5900.

Best of luck, but fix it right first time, the car was cheap and could give you a long service life.

The motor sounds terminally dead

BigGuy suggestion is a good choice for a replacement motor

Clicky here


Failing that ... a visit to the wrecker that I put a link to is also worthwhile

Mike

Hi Kalincho,

I feel your pain, I brought a P38 may last year, from a reputable person. Mine came with a cracked block but it was hidden very well with bars leaks.

I tried Chemiweld, and followed instructions exactly, and it worked for a couple of days. I didn't realise that it had blocked my radiator 60% which then caused another liner to come loose. I have had the car off the road since October. I am waiting for a phone call this week from TRS to say that my engine has been finished. For a little 5600, I will have my block completely rebuilt with High Comp pistons and a High performance cam etc....

Check out my threads here:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/range-rove...ld-you-do.html

and on www.rangerovers.net/forum (The RRnet is not working at the mo, so I can't give you a direct link to my post)

I could go on for hours about what I have had done, but it would be easier just read through other threads, and do a search.

Hang in there mate I feel you pain, your not the only one that this has happened to. I too also have been very cash strapped.

You could also PM andrew_e on here, as he is wrecking a few P38's at the moment.


Stu

How quickly do you want it? i have wrecked a few P38s lately, and will be starting to strip another this week. I wont have the engine out for a few weeks though, but it is definately a good one (i spent several hours stuck in sydney traffic last week, and it didnt go above half).

I am also in the process of getting another 4.6 checked and freshened up by my local landover mechanic.

Being a private bloke, not a big wrecker, I'd ask less than half the prices quoted above.

Andy 0404372693

Don't bother putting another used 4.6 in, same problem may arise (about a 60% chance but better than the D2 V8's 75%). Sealants are a bit hit or miss and only a temporary fix.

A new Coscast block may be available from Rover Tec in Perth. Most of the UK RV8 suppliers are offering these now as replacements. They are reputed to have cured the cracking problem with a new casting, but it's early days yet.

The other option is to get your 4.6 rebuilt with top hat liners - this will fix the problem permanently. TRS here in Adelaide charge $3.5k for that service, not inculding removal and replacement of the engine in the vehicle.