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Alihan,
Why don`t you just sell the car then? No car, no problem
23rd Mar 2021 7:59 pm
Duc750
Member Since: 07 Aug 2017
Location: northampton
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DSL wrote:
Hmmmmm, U want fast and cheap. What could possibly go wrong.
Fast, cheap, entirely on your own terms - man that sounds like being onto a real winner - Those customers are what all discerning "specialists" in every field dream of05 D3 V8 HSE, LR Passion tree bars, wildbear compressor guard, LRP switch panel, ARB rear locker + compressor, Trigger 6 shooter electrical system
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23rd Mar 2021 8:21 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 10 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
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In the software and consultancy business it’s commonly known that you can have fast, cheap or good but only choose two of them.....
23rd Mar 2021 8:28 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Or one in DiscoLand.
23rd Mar 2021 8:36 pm
kajtzu
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No way you can have cheap in discoland and certainly not good
23rd Mar 2021 8:39 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Talk to QP ONLINE and Discovery Doctors. Also very reputable engine builders.
I have spoken to them but they give a five week wait time, which is a long time for me. The price they give to do the same job is higher than other companies.
Rather like booking a plumber ... the expensive ones who are booked up weeks or months in advance are usually the best ones, so have customers queueing up who are prepared to pay more money.
23rd Mar 2021 9:13 pm
motorworks
Member Since: 14 Nov 2019
Location: Usk
Posts: 412
Alihan wrote:
The price they give to do the same job is higher than other companies.
Assuming that businesses use the same components, work to the same standard, and provide the same level of support if there is a problem.Chris
23rd Mar 2021 10:02 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: UK
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Alihan wrote:
Yargo wrote:
Talk to QP ONLINE and Discovery Doctors. Also very reputable engine builders.
I have spoken to them but they give a five week wait time, which is a long time for me. The price they give to do the same job is higher than other companies.
Just because WA is your favoured method of communication doesn't mean it is the specialist's. Oval Autos has built up a good reputation on here and elsewhere that I'm sure has been hard won through great service and a quality product.
I suggest you head to eBay and get a 'fast' and 'cheap' service from one of the 'specialists' on there that will do it for half a farthing and a goat skin leaving you still wishing you'd bought Jeep D4 HSE EU6 (Known as Jeeves)
New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!) Sold
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
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Alihan I'm not sure of the value of your 2010 D4 is, but I would have thought that it is worth having a decent rebuilt engine fitted, whether you are going to sell it, or retain it for some time.
You have been given good advice by a number of people here, and I understand your frustration.
What you haven't told us is whether you have spoken with Oval Autos, it seems to me that they may well be the best option, and I would be interested to hear the outcome of your conversations with them.
Good luck.
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24th Mar 2021 9:47 am
OvalAutos
Member Since: 28 Dec 2018
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Thanks for the endorsement guys
He did eventually come for a visit yesterday with his sister to provide translation services. Had a chat and left it at that.Joe
Alihan I'm not sure of the value of your 2010 D4 is, but I would have thought that it is worth having a decent rebuilt engine fitted, whether you are going to sell it, or retain it for some time.
and remembered Joe from Oval Autos saying that he advises owners of D4s anything older than MY12 to give serious consideration to the cost of an engine rebuild as it could be more than the car is worth; and there is uncertainty until the engine is out & stripped down as to the full extent of the expenditure.
I wonder whether you shouldn't consider selling the car as it is, rather than spending a large sum on having the engine rebuilt?
NJSSAm I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
But there are others here who can probably give you a good idea.
They will need to know about your car (SDV6 3.0 L Base):-
The mileage & full service history - have the belts been changed ?
The MoT history - any outstanding advisories ?
It's general condition & usage; has it been used for hire or reward?
The number of registered owners
Good luck
NJSSAm I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
If so, and you asked nicely, maybe he could give you a view?
NJSSAm I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
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