Sad day, clock is ticking down

[DownUnder]

It's been a good run with the old rover. But the clock is ticking down to death. I have a lite rod knock starting, it was diagnosed by the techs at Columbia Rovers of Portland.

My plan is to rebuild, or replace the engine. What is my best option?

How much, (realistically) am I looking at to rebuild? Am I crazy for even thinking of it? I really don't want get rid of my Rover.

 

[az_max]

Chevy L33 5.3l aluminum v8

:seeya:

 

[ptschram]

I put about $1700 just in machine work in the 4.2 I built, but unless your block is really worn and you're not hopoing to get some horsepower out of it, you won't need to go to that extreme.

Figure a coupla hudred for block cleaning, measuring, honing and cam bearings if necessary. About $700 for cam and ancillaries. $200 in gaskets and head bolts, new hoses, belt, and anything else you find along the way and you're probably looking at $2k to do a good job of it. Consider what Marty and te rest get for a used engine and you're likely to come out ahead with a "new" engine that you know everything there si to know.

If you pay somebody to remove the engine, do the work and put it back in, add another $2-$3k for the labor.

 

[gmookher]

When this happens PT, I am gonna take a road trip over to you shop..

 

[ptschram]

When this happens PT, I am gonna take a road trip over to you shop..

Namaste-You're always welcome here!

 

[DownUnder]

I put about $1700 just in machine work in the 4.2 I built, but unless your block is really worn and you're not hopoing to get some horsepower out of it, you won't need to go to that extreme.

Figure a coupla hudred for block cleaning, measuring, honing and cam bearings if necessary. About $700 for cam and ancillaries. $200 in gaskets and head bolts, new hoses, belt, and anything else you find along the way and you're probably looking at $2k to do a good job of it. Consider what Marty and te rest get for a used engine and you're likely to come out ahead with a "new" engine that you know everything there si to know.

If you pay somebody to remove the engine, do the work and put it back in, add another $2-$3k for the labor.

Thanks for your advice! Right now I don't have the cash. I will have it next year. Do you think I could drop the oil pan, and replace the rod bearings, check the cam for wear, and posibly by myself some time?

What bearings tend to wear first? I am concidering doing this, in a desprate attempt to buy some time.

 

[ptschram]

Give it a shot, all you have to lose is what's already been damaged.

 

[DownUnder]

Give it a shot, all you have to lose is what's already been damaged.

Okay, I think I will get on doing this job very soon.

Should I get these? http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/STC1426.cfm

What all should I check when I am in there? where can I find the torque specifications for the rod bolts?

Thanks again for taking the time to write, and help another Disco owner out.
I never take it for granted :cheers:


P.S. When I was down there for an oil pick-up check, and cleaning. I noticed that the rear rod had some play when holding it and moving it back and fourth on the cam.
Could this mean worn bearings ether on the cam it's self, or the connecting rod? ?