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Just to update this topic for posterity in case anyone reads this in future with similar issues. After some heavy discussion with Bullevard, they finally agreed to test the full exhaust system by sending it to Roetfilter-Centrum who found that the filter in the DPF was cracked and the catalytic...

A couple of weeks ago, I noticed a significant smell of exhaust fumes inside the vehicle when the fans were blowing. I took it back to Bullevard who installed the new engine in December, and they replaced the gasket between the turbo and the exhaust. This didn't fix it. I took it back today, and...

Hopefully a Land Rover Discovery is not that complicated when it comes to varieties of engines and injectors, especially as two injectors were replaced as part of my engine replacement. The vehicle doesn't seem to be using any coolant or oil. The garage checked these, and they were fine. I'm...

The replacement engine has been in for just over a month and it's done easily a thousand miles in that time and also had an oil change after 3 weeks. The car has been running well. Then this started happening: It only happens when the engine is warm at the end of a drive, and not every time. I...

Obv, but I'm not planning to be lucky every night.

This morning, I discovered these suction cup marks on my 2018 Discovery front passenger window. Keyless entry is disabled (or non-existent), so I suspect thieves tried to break in with the intention to then use a relay attack to start the car. However, I'm wondering if it was a futile attempt...

I'm now in a legal process with the seller. I've informed them that 3 litres of oil had to be topped up 9 months (by Romijn) after purchasing the vehicle (they confirmed the oil level was good at that point) to demonstrate that it was consuming excessive oil. They have responded claiming that it...

I've decided to go with Bullevard for €15k including injectors. It's more or less comparable to MDRS given the transport costs that would be involved with going to MDRS, and I'd prefer to keep it local to where I live (at least in the same country!). This will also likely make it easier when...

Bullevard originally quoted me €15k for a new engine and €1600 additional to replace the injectors (if required). When I presented MDRS's more favourable quote, they changed the quote to €15k including injectors. However, I spoke to Bullevard again yesterday, and they said that they always...

Thanks for the replies. I've also consulted ChatGPT and this is the link to its response (scroll to the bottom), also pasted here: In summary, ChatGPT's opinion is that I should probably replace the turbo, but have all components (turbo, injectors, DPF) tested before replacing. I'll call MDRS...

I've now received opinions from all three garages, and have updated the table in my post above. I'm quite concerned that MDRS and Romijn said the injectors will be fine and the turbo will likely need to be replaced while Bullevard said the opposite - that the injectors will need to be replaced...

Further to the above, Bullevard are now willing to throw in four new injectors for the same total price (€15k). I also learned that the car is a single turbo which brings MDRS Automotive's quote down a bit. So, now, I have two quotes for a remanufactured engine: MDRS Automotive: £10,500...

Courts are pragmatic. If there's a mistake or gap in evidence, it will be disregarded unless it can be corrected quickly. And a mistake like this in a letter at this stage wouldn't later jeopardise a court case. At worst it might mean costs are not awarded if the plaintiff could convince the...

I checked the specs for the Texaco Havoline ProDS V 5W-30 oil versus those that meet the STJLR.03.5007 specification (such as these), and these are the results: Oil Kinematic viscosity at 40°C (mm²/s) Kinematic viscosity at 100°C (mm²/s) Texaco Havoline ProDS V 5W-30 66 11.8 Castrol...

Independent report I've received an independent informal report from the authorised dealership where the car is currently situated, and they told me that when they checked the oil in March, it was significantly below the minimum and they had to add 3 litres of oil. They therefore believe that...