Member Since: 18 May 2019
Location: Bewdley
Posts: 446
Crank Gone... D4
Absolutely gutted. D4 (2015 SDV6) been fautless and dependable - not a hint of trouble. Took her in for a 100,000 service came back with engine sounding different - a light diesel "clatter" is all I can describe it as. Initially I though a cover had been left off or a different oil was used - called the garage who advise nothing odd was picked up.
2 days on, vehicle stuttered and stopped. Recovered to the garage who advised the crankshaft had failed. Wholly off. Loved that car. Not sure I'll do another - very tempted to get a D5, but not sure I want the frustration.
23rd May 2024 8:15 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 14421
Sorry to hear that. It's such a shame good cars get totalled despite being looked after.
If you don't need the off road capability of he D5, I can really recommend the Volvo XC90. It's incredibly capable, beautifully built and super comfy. 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
IID BT
BAS FBH control
23rd May 2024 8:39 pm
AdamB
Member Since: 18 Jan 2023
Location: Thurrock
Posts: 142
Gutting that it's happened just after being serviced. I need to change the oil on mine shortly, wish me luck!
23rd May 2024 8:46 pm
DN D3 Decade
Member Since: 23 Jun 2006
Location: W.London.
Posts: 2345
Certainly makes you wonder what was done on the oil service….Did they they use flushing oil and rev the nuts off it ? Did they start it with no oil in it ?……Well, that’s what I would be thinking .... Glad mine has never been near a dealer or Indy since warranty ended, and pleased to have never let anyone else other than me, touch it since, for that matter tbh. In fact I could not have been more relieved when it no longer needed to go to LR for servicing. Says a lot about my opinion of them eh ? In other words, DONT BUY THIS BRAND AGAIN !D3 owned from new, P017 brake recall, BAS FBHIC, new FBH, LR013487 oil pump, new water pump. RRS front lower suspension arms. New suspension compressor/ relay. New Denso alternator. CuNifer rear brake pipes. New GKN rear propshaft. New HPFP belt & tensioner. New A/C Condenser.NO WARRANTY for many many years.
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23rd May 2024 9:04 pm
motorworks
Member Since: 14 Nov 2019
Location: Usk
Posts: 412
That's a shame. Apart from the upset and inconvenience, it is another example of sudden and drastic drop in value. I would still stay with Landrover.
German so called prestige motors can be even more painful. It's a good idea to search for common problems and read the forums, before paying high prices for fashion over pedigree.Chris
23rd May 2024 9:08 pm
Devon Z
Member Since: 14 Nov 2019
Location: Brixham Devon
Posts: 251
I’ve heard this before and I’d be seriously p****d if I had an engine fail after being into a “garage “ for “service “!
I’ve changed my oil twice a year for the four years I’ve owned my sport, I fact doing it tomorrow.
So glad I don’t have to use “garage’s” except for Mot and that’s bad enough.Steve
*2005 RR Sport 2.7tdv6 HSE. Current project.
*98 Volvo V70R FWD, owned 14 years, future project.
*99 BMW Z3 30k miles owned from new.
23rd May 2024 9:14 pm
motorworks
Member Since: 14 Nov 2019
Location: Usk
Posts: 412
How stupid can you get? (jump to 15mins mark)
Chris
23rd May 2024 9:34 pm
AdamB
Member Since: 18 Jan 2023
Location: Thurrock
Posts: 142
Random thought, doesn't the oil filter have to go in in a certain way? If that is wrong maybe there is some liability?
24th May 2024 8:11 am
defector
Member Since: 23 Feb 2009
Location: Greater Manchester
Posts: 1471
Only for the D3.
24th May 2024 8:32 am
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23831
Sorry to hear this. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
24th May 2024 8:33 am
AdamB
Member Since: 18 Jan 2023
Location: Thurrock
Posts: 142
defector wrote:
Only for the D3.
It's a tough one as it's been making the noise after the service that you paid for. It could be complete coincidence but maybe it's worth getting some legal advice.
24th May 2024 8:37 am
stephenw46
Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 1216
My D4 is just over the 100,000 miles I managed to get a extra years LR approved warranty on her it’s only the select warranty, but I am hoping that all goes well once the warranty expires I was thinking if it would be worth sending in to have the engine reconditioned and keep her
24th May 2024 9:34 am
AdamB
Member Since: 18 Jan 2023
Location: Thurrock
Posts: 142
For what that would cost I imagine you'd be as well to wait and hope it doesn't happen. Keep it serviced regularly with the best and most appropriate oil you can get and cross your fingers.
If it goes, you've got the money and it's worth it to you to fix it you can make your choice then.
24th May 2024 10:47 am
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 5049
Wasn't there someone on here about a year or 18 months ago with a kaput D4 engine just after it was serviced by a garage?yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
24th May 2024 2:07 pm
sacimiddx
Member Since: 09 Mar 2007
Location: hants
Posts: 2144
Nightmare
perhaps a D300 engine next time ?Illegitimi Non Carborundum
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off. Loved that car. Not sure I'll do another - very tempted to get a D5, but not sure I want the frustration.
In other words, DONT BUY THIS BRAND AGAIN !
