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Nodge68
Member Since: 05 Sep 2014
Location: Newquay
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DSL wrote:I read that as meaning the 3.0 is as bad as the 2.7. Don't you just love statistics? 
In theory, there are plenty more 2.7L around than 3.0L at the moment.
Don't panic to much, these failures are ony on a tiny number of engines built. I've read that it's something like 1% which is no more than any other vehicle on the road really.  Freelander SE 2005 Auto.
D3 TDV6. Gone.
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 20th Mar 2015 8:38 am |
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Nodge68
Member Since: 05 Sep 2014
Location: Newquay
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Disco_Mikey wrote:DSL wrote:And how much would it cost for us non DIYers to have done at a trusted dealer? I've stopped reading these threads (apart from this one obviously  ) as it is just too scary, just hoping the Big Bang doesn't happen to mine.
Pulley is £49 + VAT. Half an hour or so to replace
Not convinced that is the issue though. If it was, then all these replacement engines would have blown up too, as a new engine doesn't come with a new crank damper...
Would you happen to have the part number Mike? For £60 it's got to be worth replacing it as least as often as the timing belt. Freelander SE 2005 Auto.
D3 TDV6. Gone.
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| 20th Mar 2015 7:37 pm |
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Mastertech
Member Since: 13 Apr 2014
Location: North East
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New 2.7 engines come with a 3.0 crankshaft fitted.
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| 20th Mar 2015 8:13 pm |
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longclose
Member Since: 07 Mar 2015
Location: Dorset UK
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DG wrote:TDV6 Crank failure = 1 per week on average
SDV6 Crank Failure = 1 per month on average
Time to go back sleep 
Poll going on the SA 4x4 forum at the moment... running @23% although this si very likely to be skewed by the fact that those who have had failures would be members... anyone want to doe a poll here?
http://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=217658 Owning a Discovery 3 is like dating a model.. a firm body and shape, wow.. the ride is fantastic > for this your wallet can take a pounding and you worry about being deflated at any time...
2009 Model D3 HSE
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| 7th Apr 2015 4:12 pm |
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Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
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Personally, in 10 years I have seen:
2x TDV6 with broken con-rod/s
2x TDV6 with broken crankshaft
There have been more failures with the oil filter being fitted incorrectly... My D3 Build Thread
TDV8 Retrofit Build Thread
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| 7th Apr 2015 4:29 pm |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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DM, could you clarify that? Of the 4 mention, with broken con rods or crankshafts, are you saying most of them failed because of incorrectly fitted oil filters, or are you saying you have seen more failed engines (other than these 4) directly caused by a bad filter fitment?
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| 7th Apr 2015 4:36 pm |
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DSL
Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
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^^^^^^^ One of the reasons I don't change my own oil. That and complete lack of knowledge and ability.
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| 7th Apr 2015 5:21 pm |
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