| Author | Message | ||
     Ryan Roundy (Rrefxut) New Member Username: Rrefxut Post Number: 1 Registered: 12-2003 |
The oil pump went out on my '96 disco while going up a grade, I actually heard the engine knocking and began to pull over before the pressure light came on. I've started tearing down the engine and have found oil in the coolant and metal shavings in the oil pan which causes me to believe I need a new engine. I can't afford the $6,500 dealer replacement and have allready come up empty handed at the wrecking yards. We love our rovers, but this is our second disco to loose an engine before 100k, and they are well maintained. The first was due to a sticky valve striking the piston, only 4 months ago. We're still in college so not a lot of cash. If anyone has any advice, please let me know. Also might be interested if anyone has any info on an engine conversion. Thanks! | ||
| Jeff Mclaird (Granitedisco) Member Username: Granitedisco Post Number: 72 Registered: 08-2003 |
Hi Ryan - sory to hear about your misfortunes - engines for these are never fun when they go wrong. There are a number of options you could go with depending on the desired end result - of course the easiest is the direct replacement but finding good salvage units sounds like its been a challenge - you could try britrest.com up in canada and roverland in FL. As far as engine conversions go this in general is a more costly route than even the dealer replacement - the ones I know of are - 200/300 TDI - of course Ford v6 essex Nissan|Isuzu diesels various domestic V8's - mostly involving removing the transmission and transfer case There are quite a few sites based in the UK that do these types of conversions top of my head I think Samuri Ltd probably do the most. Hope that helps Jeff | ||
| Will Tillery (Will) Member Username: Will Post Number: 241 Registered: 11-2002 |
Ryan, I have a 4.0 in great shape. If interested you can drop me a line and we can discuss options. Will 804.539.5845 | ||
| Mike M (Rangeroverhp) Member Username: Rangeroverhp Post Number: 141 Registered: 09-2003 |
Ryan, I have new 4.0 and 4.6 blocks for reasonable prices if your interested. If I can help, my email is in my profile. Sorry to hear about your engine woes. But you have lots of inexpensive options. Mike | ||
| Ryan Roundy (Rrefxut) New Member Username: Rrefxut Post Number: 2 Registered: 12-2003 |
Thanks Will, You're the man!!! | ||
| eric johnson (Eric2) Member Username: Eric2 Post Number: 186 Registered: 05-2003 |
And this time, quit running Sun-Lube chainsaw oil. | ||
| Ryan Roundy (Rrefxut) New Member Username: Rrefxut Post Number: 3 Registered: 12-2003 |
LOL Eric, I'm Lead lube and tire tech at a Goodyear Gemini store, since I've owned it, the last 30,000 miles, she's gotten shell synthetic, but I'll remember your advice! |
