And so it continues...

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biggeeeee said:
Still think you should keep it and investigate yourself and learn how to fix it.
you did say you wanted an old Disco for ages.
You'll struggle to get one that doesn't need work at some time in the future

By the way, your old Disco is younger than my pride and joy Disco:)
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I haven't got time. Run a business and 4 kids, I'll stick to fishing for a hobby!!
 
ATD said:
Feel free to ring Clare at Hatfields. She's working till 1pm. One of the tests was a compression test, which was fine.
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1pm my time or your time? Will she accept a collect call??

It seems that it would be to your benefit to know of all these tests and their results before you throw in the towel. You should call Clare and ask. :rolleyes:
 
West Slope Rover said:
1pm my time or your time? Will she accept a collect call??

It seems that it would be to your benefit to know of all these tests and their results before you throw in the towel. You should call Clare and ask. :rolleyes:
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The mechanic that stripped it had a full blown conversation with me, and told me there's engine damage and Land Rovers only recommendation is to replace the engine.
 
ATD said:
Except for my nice new shiny D4 that should be here end of Feb :)
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And you think that won't develop any problems? Lol. One thing Land Rover aren't good at is electronics and a D4 is absolutely full of them.

I think your current disco will be an easy fix but if you're not even willing to get a second opinion (and by that I mean someone off the forum who wont try and fleece you for every single penny which, let's face it, all garages do) then I think biggeeeee is right and LRs are definitely not for you. They're not a maintenance free vehicle. None of them are.
 
West Slope Rover said:
Cutting to the chase here. What is the damage?
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They don't know for definite because they weren't willing to strip it down far enough to tell exactly because they wouldn't repair the damage, only replace the engine. He did tell me that an independent would strip it and possible repair the damage if it was possible, but that his work was now done unless off course I wanted to hand over £10,500. Funny bastard.
 
ATD said:
They don't know for definite because they weren't willing to strip it down far enough to tell exactly because they wouldn't repair the damage, only replace the engine. He did tell me that an independent would strip it and possible repair the damage if it was possible, but that his work was now done unless off course I wanted to hand over £10,500. Funny bastard.
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Why would you take a 12 year old vehicle to a Main Dealer?
They don't have mechanics, they have technicians, who only replace parts.
More money than sense!:confused:
 
ATD said:
They don't know for definite because they weren't willing to strip it down far enough to tell exactly because they wouldn't repair the damage, only replace the engine. He did tell me that an independent would strip it and possible repair the damage if it was possible, but that his work was now done unless off course I wanted to hand over £10,500. Funny bastard.
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10k :eek:you can get another decent used engine fitted for less than 2k
 
So the only problem you're having is that the engine management light is on and its running lumpy and a land rover 'specialist' is telling you that you need a new engine? Do yourself and your wallet a favour mate and get a ####ing grip. A forum member nearby will be more than happy to help you out
 
the_wolf said:
And you think that won't develop any problems? Lol. One thing Land Rover aren't good at is electronics and a D4 is absolutely full of them.

I think your current disco will be an easy fix but if you're not even willing to get a second opinion (and by that I mean someone off the forum who wont try and fleece you for every single penny which, let's face it, all garages do) then I think biggeeeee is right and LRs are definitely not for you. They're not a maintenance free vehicle. None of them are.
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You've hit the nail on the head. I was ripped off when I bought it. 2 weeks later it broke down. AA attended and towed me to a LR specialist who said he plugged and got a mid fire reading on no.5. He cleared the code told me it was fine, broke down 20 mins later. He didn't take my calls. Got it towed to another LR specialist who replaced crank sensor but ignored diagnostic reading of mis Fire on no. 5. So it broke down again. This time with my family in the car with me.

I've previously asked on here for a recommendation of a trust worthy mechanic that would look after my car, but to no avail.
 
ATD said:
You've hit the nail on the head. I was ripped off when I bought it. 2 weeks later it broke down. AA attended and towed me to a LR specialist who said he plugged and got a mid fire reading on no.5. He cleared the code told me it was fine, broke down 20 mins later. He didn't take my calls. Got it towed to another LR specialist who replaced crank sensor but ignored diagnostic reading of mis Fire on no. 5. So it broke down again. This time with my family in the car with me.

I've previously asked on here for a recommendation of a trust worthy mechanic that would look after my car, but to no avail.
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You need a Toyota.
 
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