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Engine failure ---- recon or second hand ???
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Luklaman
 


Member Since: 24 Dec 2015
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Base 7 Seat Auto Siberian SilverDiscovery 3
Engine failure ---- recon or second hand ???

Hello all, new to this forum, any advice gratefully received.... I've been informed my discovery 3 requires a new engine due to the 'bottom end' being shot. The garage have quoted me 4k for second hand engine with 30 day warranty. Other option includes recon engine for similar price. Anyone know a more economical way of fixing this? Merry Christmas !  
Post #158241924th Dec 2015 3:10 pm
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D16PJM
 


Member Since: 08 Dec 2015
Location: Sidcup, Kent
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England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

4k for 30 days piece of mind seems steep, can yours not be reconditioned, I wouldn't be going second hand unless it was cheaper than recon with paperwork to prove mileage of doner engine and better guarantee

even this is cheaper with a longer guarantee

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-RANGE...SwLqFV-DnG  
Post #158242624th Dec 2015 3:36 pm
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Down&Dirty
 


Member Since: 17 Aug 2012
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Or if just bottom end Whistle
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-NEW-LAND...Sw5VFWQdPR

And rebuild.just a thought Thumbs Up MY24 Defender 90 X-Dynamic HSE
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Post #158243024th Dec 2015 3:45 pm
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Luklaman
 


Member Since: 24 Dec 2015
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Base 7 Seat Auto Siberian SilverDiscovery 3

Thanks for replies. The engine rebuild offered on eBay is £2250 plus vat and when I called them they wanted £900 upfront (presumably for the rebuild kit) but having spoken to a couple of people I have been warned to steer clear of them!! The crank on eBay is another option but some garages state the body has to be taken off and others don't! So costs vary massively......... I wonder I anyone can recommend anyone on here !!?  
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Disco_Mikey
 


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Scotland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

Do your research on "re-con" engines VERY carefully Thumbs Up My D3 Build Thread

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Post #158258024th Dec 2015 8:14 pm
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d3mechbelfast
 


Member Since: 09 Aug 2015
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Base 7 Seat Manual Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

Has anyone tried using a 407 2.7 hdi engine from what I've read online they are essentially the same block and heads ?  
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gazdiver
 


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These Guys seem to have some quality stuff they are regulars at the Landrover Shows, they seemed to me a genuine company that does give some thought into their products

might be worth a call after Xmas not cheap but as a few people on here can attest cheap is not always the best

http://nwsmotorservices.com/en/

Or Drop the Guy's at MMJ ( sponsors on this site ) they may well have a second hand engine that may work out cheaper for you

Merry Christmas

Gaz 
  
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Disco_Mikey
 


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Scotland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

d3mechbelfast wrote:
Has anyone tried using a 407 2.7 hdi engine from what I've read online they are essentially the same block and heads ?


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Post #158281425th Dec 2015 8:03 am
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Try metal monster junk  
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