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Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 Reconditioned Engine and Fitting

Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 Reconditioned Engine and Fitting

A client recently came to us with a Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6. The 3.0 TDV6 engine known as the 306dt is the successor to the now discontinued 2.7 TDV6 motor. The client advised that the engine had actually seized so we suspected a bottom end failure centered around the troublesome crankshaft in these engines.

Once the body was removed our technician immediately found a great deal of oil on the chassis bed which led us to believe that there was a hole in the engine.

By the time the engine was taken out and stripped, it was clear that there was no hole in the engine at all.  A close inspection found that the front crankshaft seal had become dislodged and allowed all of the oil to quickly flow out of the engine and resulting in it seizing.

Due to the nature of the failure the damage to the engine was extensive and it failed beyond repair.

land rover 3.0 tdv6 engine failure

We arranged to recondition a replacement engine for our client. Due to the common bottom-end issues associated with the Range Rover Sport TDV6 3.0 engines we always recommend line boring the cylinder block and installing a brand new oil pump.

306dt cylinder head

All cylinder heads are pressure tested, skimmed and valve seats are cut.

Once the engine was assembled it was time to install the engine into the vehicle and get this baby back on the road.

If you would like a quote for a replacement engine or just need some general advice please do not hesitate to get in touch with us on 0208 133 6004 or info@mklmotors.com

 


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Land Rover Discovery TD5 Engine Replacement and Fitting

Land Rover Discovery TD5 Engine Replacement and Fitting

Mr Aubrey recently came to us with a Land Rover Discovery TD5 with some engine trouble. As this is one of the older Discovery’s we were expecting to receive a vehicle in pretty tired condition to be honest. Clearly not this one though!

Land Rover Discovery

 

Bodywork and interior were both in excellent condition. Clearly very well maintained and we weren’t surprised to find a Land Rover enthusiasts invitation inside 🙂

Once we got down to stripping the engine we found that it had suffered damage to each of the cylinders. Because of the age of the vehicle this is more likely as a result of general wear as opposed to any specific parts failure.

td5 engine

We replaced the cylinder block, reconditioned the engine, installed a new turbo, water pump, and glow plugs. It now starts and runs like a dream!

The TD5’s are one of the remaining vehicles out there that still have that raw power.

If you would like a quote for an engine rebuild or just need some general advice please do not hesitate to get in touch with us on 0208 133 6004


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