Advice for work to do while the engine is out
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Spend the xtra dough and get a Allisport Aluminum coolant reservoir. That way, the small plastic nozzle on the bottom won't eventually fatigue at the joint and snap off - 173 miles from home.
Or for weeks previous, notice your coolant tank is slowly and mysteriously losing coolant with none of the usual symtoms.
I'm glad they slapped a sight glass in there. I wouldn't want a coolant reservoir I couldn't see through in a Land Rover.
I've got a lot of faith in these engines, but there's faith and then there's stupidity.
EDIT: Wait a minute... How are you supposed to see it if it's up against the fuse box?
Cheers,
Kennith
I've got a lot of faith in these engines, but there's faith and then there's stupidity.
EDIT: Wait a minute... How are you supposed to see it if it's up against the fuse box?
Cheers,
Kennith
Carrs4X4 makes another version of the tank with the sight glass on the front...
Land Rover Discovery II & Range Rover P38 aluminum expansion coolant tank
Direct replacement for: Discovery Series II from 1999 to 2004 V8 4.0L, 4.6L and EU3 TDi (genuine part number is PCF101410) Range Rover P38 from 1995 to 2002 4.6L and 4.0L Aluminum TANK with SIGHT GLASS and CAP: 5052 Aluminum dull finish tank High Temp PC sight glass with high temperature...
carrs4x4.com
Just the flex plate and torque converter check valve on the transmission, but I also need to pull the transfer case to seal up it's many leaks.
Agreed on the coolant reservoir, and also the thermostat housing. I've had both break/crack on me multiple times. Never a catastrophic dump, but not a happy feeling.
Broken stuff from my truck that I blame on Mojave/Death Valley/Borrego washboard vibration: Plastic coolant piping leaks, multiple battery failures, driver seat frame cracks, exhaust pipe cracks, spare tire carrier cracks, and a million engine/transmission mounts.
I just spoke with someone at Robison Service, and was quite pleased with the attentiveness. When I get a chance to speak with the man himself in the next couple of days, we'll see. I want more than an engine; I'd like to restore the vehicle, so I've got to find a place like that, anyway.
Hell I just thought that was a shop blog. I didn't know they were into restorations stem to stern. She didn't talk "at" me, she was enthusiastic about their capacity without bragging about it... I'll be interested to see what happens in the next conversation.
I like the fact that he genuinely seems to be attempting to predict future issues and keep track of current issues; even going so far as to mention problems they've personally had.
Cheers,
Kennith
Hell I just thought that was a shop blog. I didn't know they were into restorations stem to stern. She didn't talk "at" me, she was enthusiastic about their capacity without bragging about it... I'll be interested to see what happens in the next conversation.
I like the fact that he genuinely seems to be attempting to predict future issues and keep track of current issues; even going so far as to mention problems they've personally had.
Cheers,
Kennith
For what it's worth, I emailed Richard Turner @ turner engineering tons of times when I was doing my rebuild. I only spent maybe $1,200 on parts (mostly top hats) but he was super helpful and would answer any engine question I threw at him, in detail.
I'm exploring more than the engine, at this point. There are restoration needs I'd like addressed here and there on the vehicle, and I want a transfer case modification if that engine is coming out, as well as a rebuild of that and the transmission. I'll never do it otherwise, so strike while the iron is hot, and all that...
Got a reply back from the Robison, and he is impressive. I look forward to more communication, and will give myself a day to consider his response carefully, because it actually deserves consideration before a reply. This will not be a hasty conversation, and I certainly appreciate that. He's given me lots of room to accidentally inconvenience him, which is very rare in the restoration business.
I never did hear back from Turner, but I'll call them again if that makes the most sense, in the end. Honestly, though, ACR is higher on the consideration list if just doing the engine turns out to be the best move for some reason or another.
Other known builders just wanted to sell me what they like instead of what I need, but were unable to explain why they like it, and unwilling to admit there was any such thing as a disadvantage. Not everyone wants a fucking stroker, anyway. You don't open with that; especially if you can't back it up with numbers.
Cheers,
Kennith
I didn't bother repairing my SAI because they were scrapping E-tests this spring. When I undid the nuts on the SAI flex pipes they crumbled so I put the nuts back on with a coin under them to fill the hole. A bit of high temp sealant on the underside and it hasn't leaked in the 6 months since I did it. I had some 100 Yen coins from a business trip that fit perfect, you can see the cherry blossom picture in the middle, seems about as environmentally friendly as what was there before.
Next step is to make a circuit that fakes out the O2 sensors when it cycles to keep the check engine light off.
Carrs4X4 makes another version of the tank with the sight glass on the front...
Land Rover Discovery II & Range Rover P38 aluminum expansion coolant tank
Direct replacement for: Discovery Series II from 1999 to 2004 V8 4.0L, 4.6L and EU3 TDi (genuine part number is PCF101410) Range Rover P38 from 1995 to 2002 4.6L and 4.0L Aluminum TANK with SIGHT GLASS and CAP: 5052 Aluminum dull finish tank High Temp PC sight glass with high temperature...carrs4x4.com
Sweet! Now on my to get list along with the aluminum "T" & the intake hose.
That one's made in PRC. No bueno. I'll pay a few bucks more for the Allisport. So you gotta take 4 extra steps to check the level. Most of us need more excercise anyway.
Why shit on it? Is the Allisport tank really made here in the UK? Or is it outsourced? Your comment kind of reminds me when people shit on Terrafirma but never bought Terrafirma products.
From the reviews I've read from other Discovery owners who bought this reservoir tank stated it is made very well.
I've interacted and bought products from Abran who owns Carrs4X4 so I trust his products.
He's talking about this. I've got one and it's a quality product.
Land Rover Discovery II 99-04 coolant hose Aluminum T w/stainless steel bleeder screw
Replacement for Discovery Series II from 1999 to 2004 V8 4.0L, 4.6L and EU3 TDi (item #18 only) BLEEDER T with SCREW : 5052 Aluminum dull finish with bonded seal dowty washer and stainless steel bleeder SCREW. HARDWARE: 3 x OEM style spring constant tension clamps for Bleeder T FREE Standard...
carrs4x4.com
What the fuck. How many of those things could they possibly sell in a month?
It's cool, though. Is there any other stuff like this I don't know about? The only crazy aluminum thing I've got is a washer reservoir, which is Gucci AF.
Cheers,
Kennith
It's cool, though. Is there any other stuff like this I don't know about? The only crazy aluminum thing I've got is a washer reservoir, which is Gucci AF.
Cheers,
Kennith
It's just neat when you come upon an unexpected product for a Discovery. If it doesn't hurt anything and looks good, stuff like that can be fun.
How many people are running steel wheels with some misguided idea that they'll ever have to hammer them back into shape? It's just extra rotating mass; a performance detriment and slightly increased threat to the axles, but they sure do look cool.
Cheers,
Kennith
Fun stuff you find when tearing down your truck: All four nuts on the t-case side of the rear driveshaft loose. I remove and re-grease my front drive-shaft every oil change, but I can't remember the last time the rear shaft got any attention... Maybe less "clunk" in my future!