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Moo
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D&G wrote:
Hardware wrote:
presume you've looked at the option of getting engine shipped to France and fitted locally ?


By the time I have paid the new non tariff fees I might as well go the other way. That said other than the main dealer, I don't know of a garage that would be able to fit it. Nor would I trust them.


Buy a new engine, hoist etc and fly DM in to fit it. Thumbs Up
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With today's French announcement that would mean putting DM up somewhere for about 2 weeks on top of his time to do the swap.
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2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
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D&G
 


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Moo wrote:
D&G wrote:
Hardware wrote:
presume you've looked at the option of getting engine shipped to France and fitted locally ?


By the time I have paid the new non tariff fees I might as well go the other way. That said other than the main dealer, I don't know of a garage that would be able to fit it. Nor would I trust them.


Buy a new engine, hoist etc and fly DM in to fit it. Thumbs Up



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D&G
 


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Disco dazboy wrote:
Discovery doctors owner is forum member Landscapejohno he’s a trust worthy decent chap. Definitely worth having a chat with him👍


Thank you. I was hoping to get information on the company and anyone that had used them. Due diligence one might say, of the three I reached out to they have been by far the quickest to respond and most helpful at this moment in time.
 An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore



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That was what I too experienced when in contact with them. Quick response and a detailed reply with helpful info, complete opposite to a number of one line ( some just one word ) answers from a couple of others.
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Did you use them?
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No as said previously, I didn’t realise their location when asking for a quote, they were too far away, would have done though if closer. It was a fairly small job so the journey wasn’t worth it.
Hopefully I will never need to but if anything major comes up they will definitely be a first POC.
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So you did, sorry.

I have messaged and called both MMP and QP online and have not had anything back from them. I guess they are really busy right now and the times are difficult with the Covid restrictions.
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Disco_Mikey wrote:
I cant really add anything to this thread

Aftermarket cranks are of spurious quality

For a new/recon lump, a factory crate engine is the only way to go. 2yr, unlimited mile warranty. Not the cheapest of options, but certainly gives peace of mind, both for the owner and myself Thumbs Up


I guess that's MMP's reply ?
  
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I messaged and called him at his garage for costs. Question
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Had contact with DM.

Strange things have happened.

Our local mechanic who has retired said he would call around to listen to it. I didn't ask him as he isn't very experienced or enthusiastic with the LR brand and does not have fault reading software.

I haven't run it for a few days after being warned about running it.

Started it up and it was no where near as noisy, I glad I did a video it because he looked at me like a right pratt. As it is not making any noise at the moment I guess I run around in it until things change.

Maybe it was just keeping me on my toes.

I don't really know what to do for the moment.
 An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore



2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone. 
 
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It could be one or more of many minor things leading you to think it's more serious than it really is.

Of course there is the possibility there is something more sinister such as cam chains / tensioners, a weak oil pump, or crank bearings.

Can you post a video of what you consider "noisy" when next it happens?
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Best to check the injector values. It could be diesel knock

It could be the TC making a noise

It could be a lot of things.
D&G wrote:
Had contact with DM.

Strange things have happened.

Our local mechanic who has retired said he would call around to listen to it. I didn't ask him as he isn't very experienced or enthusiastic with the LR brand and does not have fault reading software.

I haven't run it for a few days after being warned about running it.

Started it up and it was no where near as noisy, I glad I did a video it because he looked at me like a right pratt. As it is not making any noise at the moment I guess I run around in it until things change.

Maybe it was just keeping me on my toes.

I don't really know what to do for the moment.
  
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I also messaged you directly. Thumbs Up
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XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone. 
 
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Do these engines ever throw piston rings? From experience, it's a "the sky is falling in" noise, then goes eerily quiet.
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Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer Sad ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms 
 
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