Member Since: 24 Nov 2017
Location: Armadale
Posts: 22
Oil pump bracket just failed and fkd timing. Thots...?
Hi folks, well after a spell of bad luck in life, its decided to move to my car. Yesterday morning doing about 5mph, a couple of clunks and she cuts out. Rolled to a stop.
On inspection look like the oil pump bracket has snapped allowing the belt to slip fking up timing.
So, what do I do? Took her to a local garage who do work on LRs etc so they're not phased by a body off or engine swap etc. But I'm not sure how to progress?
Get them to strip the heads, new valves etc? is this body on or off? and do you need to do the back belt?
Just replace with new (secondhand) heads?
Replace the whole engine? ie is this a more cost-effective route with labour etc?
Sell her as is? ie is this worth doing?
Some thoughts would be appreciated guys, or even condolences. I could cry!
Cheers folks
A
9th Jul 2019 3:39 pm
Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
Posts: 7830
Sorry to hear this.
You may not be aware but your vehicle year model is well known for this phenomenon and the recommendation is to always upgrade that pump when doing the belts. The forum has recorded dozens of similar failures so you're not on your own.
My heart goes out to you, you've suffered every owners nightmare. I hope you get it resolved quickly. Most owners usually go for complete engine replacement but some have stripped and sold on.
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9th Jul 2019 4:02 pm
Aldiscomonkey
Member Since: 24 Nov 2017
Location: Armadale
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thanks mate, yeah, unfortunately, im aware of the potential danger lurking.......... always seemed to be more pressing matters and ill catch it at next belt change........... or not. Question is do i sink a pile of cash 2-3k fix or 4-5k engine on a car that's worth 7k 8k on a good day?
9th Jul 2019 4:09 pm
ronp
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1st dibbs on the wheels.🏴
9th Jul 2019 4:11 pm
Aldiscomonkey
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oh wait............ is that vultures I see circling??
9th Jul 2019 4:28 pm
Disco_Mikey
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It never takes long for the vultures. Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
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Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
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Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
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I'm not scared, I'm outta here.
9th Jul 2019 4:31 pm
Aldiscomonkey
Member Since: 24 Nov 2017
Location: Armadale
Posts: 22
Hi Mikey, tell me more of this good Jag engine???
same engine? any mods? auxillaries etc? oh..... price?
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9th Jul 2019 4:41 pm
rover76
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Condolences, bad situ - hard decision time.
Only heard good of Disco mike over on rrs forumMY07 RRS SC
NJSSAm I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
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9th Jul 2019 5:12 pm
rover76
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Thank youMY07 RRS SC
9th Jul 2019 5:29 pm
Aldiscomonkey
Member Since: 24 Nov 2017
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if this isn't financially viable to fix.............
any thought of what she's worth in current state?
10th Jul 2019 1:24 pm
thommo1927
Member Since: 30 Sep 2016
Location: Cardiff South Wales
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I’ve seen them going for £2000-£3000 depending on the spec.
11th Jul 2019 8:25 pm
Aldiscomonkey
Member Since: 24 Nov 2017
Location: Armadale
Posts: 22
Hi guys, just a quick update and small ray of hope to potential others out there......
just got her back from the guys at Gemm 4x4 in Falkirk who have done a sterling job, and guess what, new parts on all timed up, checked and double checked, turned by hand over and over, compression checked........... fired up and running a treat! shes running grand!!!!!!!!!!! Can only put it down to it letting go as i was pratically stationary! PHEWWWWWWWW!
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