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Location: Poole, Dorset
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I completely agree with approach Joe. Being up front and honest of the potential costs is definitely the way to go. If people know the risks and the potential cost impacts then they can make an informed choice to either pay the deposit and get the body removed and engine stripped down for you to accurately quote or sell it on.
It's also good that after the strip down there is another decision point whether to carry on with the work or not. It the customer decides not to go for it, they only loose their deposit and you guys get paid for the work you've invested.
Pete, yes I bought the car privately with full service history. I was none the wiser when I bought it. Everything looked fine from a visual inspection. It was just very bad luck unfortunately.Kev
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MY2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey
6th Apr 2019 11:37 am
robpenrose
Member Since: 12 Jan 2016
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So what’s the worst case senario cost for a 3.0 rebuild then? In parts, labour and vat?
And what’s the full cost of a recon engine from LR? Inc parts, labour and vat?
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6th Apr 2019 6:28 pm
Paul68
Member Since: 01 Mar 2015
Location: Dudley
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I was just about to ask same question
6th Apr 2019 8:16 pm
WW88
Member Since: 19 Aug 2017
Location: Northants
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Also interested in cost.
7th Apr 2019 8:14 am
maxbasscat
Member Since: 03 Jan 2016
Location: Cambridgeshire
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Very good write up and some praise indeed for Oval. There seems to me to be Option 3 as well, look for a ragged D3 or RRS with a good engine and service history and swap, nominal costs “Bangernomics” at work perhapsD3 2.7 Zermatt silver (not another one)
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7th Apr 2019 8:35 am
Pete K
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Even though they are 2.7?
7th Apr 2019 9:53 am
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7th Apr 2019 10:08 am
maxbasscat
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Pete K no the principle behind my thoughts are that some really scruffy D3’s are around with credible service histories. It must be the same logic with D4’s I have the former (still for sale) and I have seen very scruffy D4’s.........maybe the option 3 is sensible to those who have DIY skills and cannot fund a £4K+ rebuild. “Bangernomics” logic take good bits from cars that would be otherwise scrapped!D3 2.7 Zermatt silver (not another one)
D3 4.4 V8 Zambezi silver
D3 4.4 V8 Adriatic Blue
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7th Apr 2019 10:09 am
Paul68
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Knwatkins ive pm’d you for advice
13th Apr 2019 9:44 pm
Rnclayton
Member Since: 13 Apr 2018
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robpenrose wrote:
And what’s the full cost of a recon engine from LR? Inc parts, labour and vat?
Guy Salmon Bristol told me to allow ballpark of £14k fitted. Dependant on what else was damaged with mineMY07 Freelander2 SE Santorini Black - Gone
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15th Apr 2019 7:50 am
knwatkins
Member Since: 19 Sep 2018
Location: Poole, Dorset
Posts: 716
And a good independent would be around the £10k mark for a new short engine including fitting. A recon would be around half that but obviously these figures are completely subject to the state of the failed engine and what is suitable to be reused. Some will be cheaper, some will be more expensive and until the body is lifted, engine removed and damaged analysed (including testing of the injectors etc.) there is no way of knowing what the final bill will be. Sure you can do a pie in the sky estimate, but the variance is huge because of the costs associated with major components such as cranks, blocks etc.Kev
MY2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
MY2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey
15th Apr 2019 9:41 am
knwatkins
Member Since: 19 Sep 2018
Location: Poole, Dorset
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So I am now 1 month on after the rebuild and the car is still running fine!
I pay particular attention to regularly checking the oil level and also waiting for around one minute before driving off after starting the engine to ensure the oil has made it through all of the galleries. I also treat it extra carefully before the engine is fully up to temperature ie. no sudden acceleration etc.
We took a road trip over to France to visit the in-laws over the bank holiday weekend and we got there and back in comfort and style without an issue 8)
Here's a quick picture aboard the ferry...
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Kev
MY2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
MY2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey
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