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So is it the same engine in RRS? If so, i would have thought it could be higher failure rates as they have higher power outputs. Is there any common theme, is it more likely on cars that tow a lot or just totally random?Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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24th Mar 2018 8:39 pm
mz mini
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Looks like its the same unit both rated at 252 BHP if Wiki is correctLand Rover 90 - deceased
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24th Mar 2018 8:59 pm
v8bobber
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I have done a little reading on this and it suggests engines between 2009 and 2012. Does anyone know more specific details on the dates.
The reason I ask it that I am looking to buy a Disco 4 and would wait uhtil a 2103+ model year one came within my price range if the crank failure issue was sorted by then
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2nd Apr 2018 5:08 pm
Famousfive
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And will be interesting to see if it continues in the 3.0 D5s, AIUI it's basically the same engine.
2nd Apr 2018 5:25 pm
1JBS
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Happened on a friend’s D5 after 10,000 Miles, so still happening, took 3 weeks for Land Rover to admit liability & sort it. In the end they had to buy the car back from him.
2nd Apr 2018 5:26 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Answers my sort of question.
2nd Apr 2018 5:28 pm
v8bobber
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That makes owning one without a warranty a bit of a lottery then.
I wouldn’t mind forking out for a warranty but from what I’ve read (unless anyone can correct me), they only pay out a percentage dependant on the vehicles age?
2nd Apr 2018 7:53 pm
Oliagust
Member Since: 30 Nov 2017
Location: Reykjavik
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I know this is an old thread but...
Has any knowledge surfaced about particular engine models that are prone to this failure?
Or is it as previously stated, all models until end of production in 2016?
I have had 4 Land Rovers and I want to get a D4 but scared of this engine issue. Thinking of getting a Land Cruiser. What could change my mind? Discovery 2 Td5 2002 - sold
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29th Jan 2019 11:24 am
kajtzu
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Get a petrol 8)
29th Jan 2019 11:35 am
Oliagust
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That could be a solution but there are no petrol D4's where I am (Iceland). There are petrol V8 D3's however, but I'm looking for a newer car...Discovery 2 Td5 2002 - sold
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29th Jan 2019 11:45 am
kajtzu
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If you’re ok with petrol and as you guys drive LHD, what about importing from North America? There are plenty of V8s and SCV6s on sale there.
29th Jan 2019 11:48 am
adam
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Oliagust wrote:
That could be a solution but there are no petrol D4's where I am (Iceland). There are petrol V8 D3's however, but I'm looking for a newer car...
It appears to be a lottery with (as above) D5’s even snapping cranks.
I know numbers of incidents vs. Global sales is small but the effect must be a real kick in the teeth and wallet.
Only thing (IMO) you can do is ensue oil changes every 6 months with the correct grade to mitigate the potential cause (that’s what I did). Also ensuring engine warmed up and down correctly?
I’m sure someone more knowledgeable than me will be along shortly.Now Golf GTI PP, 7 speed DSG.
Ex D3 and D4
do you perhaps have a link to an incident?--
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I assume its the 3.0 V6 D5, which is the same engine as previous used or............ is it the new 2.0 unit that is fitted causing issues ? Does seem very random and a lottery.
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