How durable is the 12J lump compared with the series two and a quarter diesels that I've been running in the past ?
Those three bearing things used to wear out at a rate of knots,.
I'd fit a decent engine, everything within the wear limits, and 30,000 miles later the thing would be a clanking, smoking, ruin.
Despite regular oil changes.
I've noticed that the 12J has oil jets fitted under the main oil gallery, presumably in an attempt to reduce piston/bore wear.
Is there a noticeable improvement in how long these engines last ?
I thought that the Defender forum would be the logical place to ask, as they were the original vehicles they were fitted to
Those three bearing things used to wear out at a rate of knots,.
I'd fit a decent engine, everything within the wear limits, and 30,000 miles later the thing would be a clanking, smoking, ruin.
Despite regular oil changes.
I've noticed that the 12J has oil jets fitted under the main oil gallery, presumably in an attempt to reduce piston/bore wear.
Is there a noticeable improvement in how long these engines last ?
I thought that the Defender forum would be the logical place to ask, as they were the original vehicles they were fitted to
