BAZ8046
Member Since: 26 Feb 2010
Location: Chatham
Posts: 279
 
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| It's a sad day, Disco has died at 231k. |
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Although I thought my car would go on forever it has died. I was just about to get on the A12 coming back from Colchester last night and I heard a noise from the engine. As I was already committed to the slip road I had to carry on. As soon as I asked for power again there was a knocking from the engine. I pulled over and turned it off and had a check. There was nothing obvious at this stage so I checked the oil and turned it over again. Started fine but was knocking so shut it down. Before the recovery truck arrived there was a pool of oil underneath so I would say it is game over. She is in the garage today for the final verdict. I'm now stuck with the dilemma of new engine or new car! It is a shame as she has been a great car until now. D4 2016 Landmark, Waitomo Grey.
D3 2005 HSE, Bonatti Grey, now sold but still comes back for servicing.
Defender 2002 Td5 Commercial, had a hard life but slowly being restored.
I only work so I can afford to repair my Land Rovers!
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 16th Mar 2015 2:32 pm |
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bigdave
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Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
Location: Cornwall
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Sad news indeed.
I have a 2005 and would be interested in the cause.
I have resigned myself to binning mine if it lets go.
all the best.
Dave
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| 16th Mar 2015 2:50 pm |
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Navigator
Member Since: 17 Mar 2010
Location: Stay at Home. One of the lives you save could be your own.
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It is probably small consolation that it could well be worth far more as parts than as a whole vehicle. A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
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| 16th Mar 2015 3:04 pm |
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dubbs
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 3626
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Sorry to hear that  Yours was the first fellow forum member car I saw on the A2 that day. Love the colour too.
If it's any consolation it's a great time to get a cheap deal on a 09 HSE as I'm selling mine before the new one turns up c.11th April  MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
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| 16th Mar 2015 3:25 pm |
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carbonick
Member Since: 28 Apr 2014
Location: Huddersfield
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Worth a recon engine if you love the truck???
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| 16th Mar 2015 3:32 pm |
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BAZ8046
Member Since: 26 Feb 2010
Location: Chatham
Posts: 279
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Thanks for all the comments. Yes I have grown quite attached to the old girl in the last five years. The problem is that everything else on the car is as it should be so it seems a shame to scrap her.
If I change car it will take me about two weeks to change over the mods and extras I have fitted thanks to the forum. 
Having been bitten with the disco bug it will definitely be another Disco. I think a secondhand engine is the way to go but I'll think it over with a few beers tonight.
Dubbs - thaks for the offer I'll keep yours in mind. D4 2016 Landmark, Waitomo Grey.
D3 2005 HSE, Bonatti Grey, now sold but still comes back for servicing.
Defender 2002 Td5 Commercial, had a hard life but slowly being restored.
I only work so I can afford to repair my Land Rovers!
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| 16th Mar 2015 5:17 pm |
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Down&Dirty
Member Since: 17 Aug 2012
Location: Somewhere out back
Posts: 1292
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How about dropping the 3 litre in ?can be picked up cheaper than the 2.7
Just s thought, MY24 Defender 90 X-Dynamic HSE
MY18 Disco 5 HSE Santorini Black Now Gone.
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| 16th Mar 2015 5:30 pm |
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Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9423
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try Metal Monster Junk - They seem to have a steady supply of breaking Disco's....may have an engine for you. Very good feedback on here as well Iggy/Ieuan
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2015 RR Sport Autobiography
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1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
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MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
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| 16th Mar 2015 6:13 pm |
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hugeviking
Member Since: 08 Jun 2010
Location: cotswolds
Posts: 1482
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Yes, sad news. I've thought what to do when the inevitable finally happens to ours. I haven't come to a conclusion, but I would be very sad to see her go.
Unfortunately, Sounds like a crank related demise.
Andi.
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| 16th Mar 2015 9:11 pm |
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BAZ8046
Member Since: 26 Feb 2010
Location: Chatham
Posts: 279
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Well garage have had a look and it has a hole in the block! Looks like the bottom end has let go. I've decided to keep the car and put a secondhand engine in. Have just ordered a 2009 engine with 64k on from Eurojag for £2k. It won't be cheap by the time I've done all the usual jobs that are worth doing whilst the body is off but the rest of the car is so good I couldn't bring myself to scrap her. Hopefully in a few weeks she should be up and running.  D4 2016 Landmark, Waitomo Grey.
D3 2005 HSE, Bonatti Grey, now sold but still comes back for servicing.
Defender 2002 Td5 Commercial, had a hard life but slowly being restored.
I only work so I can afford to repair my Land Rovers!
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| 18th Mar 2015 12:25 pm |
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dubbs
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 3626
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Good move - maybe an ideal opportunity to get the engine completely "gone over" and any weak areas fixed or upgraded... not many opportunities to really improve on the internals and now would be an ideal time for any polishing/grinding/stronger bolts or gaskets, etc.,
Maybe a larger turbo and intercooler at the same time as a brembo brake upgrade and a BAS remap - after all, it'll be just the same as getting a new car after that lot!!
Either way, good luck with the transplant and hope it all goes smoothly MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
Prospeed rock/tree sliders w/steps
HSE Winter wheels
TransK9 B24
Travall Cargo Guard
Hatchbag
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| 18th Mar 2015 12:48 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
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what year and spec is it.
would you consider selling as is ? Duncan
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| 18th Mar 2015 1:15 pm |
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cornishboy
Member Since: 09 Oct 2008
Location: Bristol
Posts: 649
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Dunc are you in the market ................again!!!!
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| 18th Mar 2015 8:54 pm |
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DSL
Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72986
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Well he might not have sold the tent.
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| 18th Mar 2015 8:56 pm |
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