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Another ziiiixty thouzand keelomutters!Lets see how long his rebuilt motor lasts for.
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Another ziiiixty thouzand keelomutters!Lets see how long his rebuilt motor lasts for.
Funny you should ask - just gone back under warranty.@bukko had his vehicle sorted in s e Essex, it would be interesting to know how itās going?
QP has the best reputation. I know people who have used them and speak very well of them.Only one I know of with a decent name is QP Online Maidstone, did hear they wont even look at a d4 with sus crank unless you pay them a huge chunk upfront, guess they have been bitten to often?
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Sadly if you cannot diy then the car is scrap.
I was going to ask about oil changes because isnt it an oil issue that causes this failure?Not having a go, but why did you buy it broken without looking into how to get it fixed first?
This is a dilemma which results in many scraping the vehicle, or selling it as spares or repairs. These engines are ticking time bombs, not even extended warranties will cover them.Hi all,
My 2010 (2011MY) 3.0 SDV6 has a broken crank.
I am trying to get it fixed as economically as possible.
My go to mechanic has decided it is too much for him to cope with so wonāt help.
Two other mechanics i contacted showed interest but have also disappeared.
I went to a specialist today who refuses to fit anything but a new/recon crate motor.
I cannot find a sensibly prices used unit. Even if i did i cannot find a mechanic to fit it.
I went to an engine rebuilder today who said he would rebuilt the engine for roughly Ā£1700 but i would need a new block most likely so back to the problem of finding an engine.
If i go this route i still don't have a mechanic to fit it.
I have been offered rebuilt engines via ebay from London and Birmingham for around Ā£2.5k but again so far no one to fit them and i don't know really what I am buying. Could be scammers/ low quality.
Anyone got any ideas on how to approach?
Location is Wiltshire, near Warminste/Westbury.
Thanks
I've a feeling an EV conversion would be too expensive.BTW scared of crank snap is why I run a D2 TD5
I've a feeling an EV conversion would be too expensive.
I'm not sure a TD5 would have enough power for that car, but given the engine is the worst bit of the D3/4 I'd be tempted if anyone offered a TD5 conversion.
Good question. I made one big assumption which was my go to mechanic would support me and give it a go.Not having a go, but why did you buy it broken without looking into how to get it fixed first?
I would love to put a petrol lump in but I canāt find much on that so going to put the same back in.Usually the standard replace my engine questions are met with fit the greatest engine of all time.....200tdi![]()
I wish i had seen this before buying a 3.0Search for disco mikey on the D3 forum and see how much he'd charge to fit a 3.6there's an epic thread on there of him completely rebuilding his D3 with the 3.6 between customer cars. Dream combo
This is the thing. The use warranty as an excuse but bottom line is I don't think these guys have the skills.Unless you're lucky and know how to measure the block like that german fellow
What did he do?Didnāt @tyregeezer do it 2 to make 1?
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Crazy prices,QP has the best reputation. I know people who have used them and speak very well of them.
However their prices have gone up recently, same as everywhere I guess.
To rebuild a running engine with their custom made components is now Ā£7k for a 3.0 TDV6 and Ā£7.5k for an SDV6 - all plus VAT.
(I think the 2.7 is cheaper)
If it needs a new block add Ā£1k, new turbos (I assume remanufactured) add Ā£1.4k.
we have all done the same from time to time underestimated the problems, good luck, these cars are just to good to scrap, hope someone comes up with a answer to sort out crank problemGood question. I made one big assumption which was my go to mechanic would support me and give it a go.
I didnāt expect him to disappear initially and finally come back to me with a raft of excuses as to why he cannot do the engine swap. Turns out he has a lot going on in his life that is taking priority over his business.
I guess I always knew there would be different approaches and planned to navigate my way through those options.
The lack of skill and laziness of the āspecialistsā also has taken me by surprise. In the old days proper old school mechanics would have picked up the challenge and run with it.
Seems they want an easy life and just want to cjnge parts instead of repair things properly.
That I underestimated also.
Having said all that I now have an engine, its still in a lovely Jag I bought yesterday.
I will find a way.
It would be an interesting conversion for sure, although I don't think there's enough useful space for the batteries. The motor would take up less space than the V6, but it's still not going to make a very good EV.Has anyone looked at EV conversions on them?
BTW scared of crank snap is why I run a D2 TD5
I think due to the Ford quality engine D3 D4 are doomed unless someone can find an alternative.
Hence I thought of EV.
There was a D3 for not much more when I got my D2. Now it is worth more than quite a few D3s.
The lack of skill and laziness of the āspecialistsā also has taken me by surprise. In the old days proper old school mechanics would have picked up the challenge and run with it.
Seems they want an easy life and just want to cjnge parts instead of repair things properly.
I think that's unfair to blame the specialists. If I was one and had plenty of work booked (as most seem to have) I wouldn't be taking on this job. As said, the garage would have to stand over the job so why look for trouble. It's even difficult to get garages to replace a clutch or gearbox.... why would they if already too busy with simpler servicing and maintenance work.
If you look on his profile for his thread you will find it, very interesting read.What did he do?
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