Doubt it, something mundane like the L series might be a contender.Talking of engines I wonder if the petrol V8 comes out as one of their most reliable engines ?
Doubt it, something mundane like the L series might be a contender.Talking of engines I wonder if the petrol V8 comes out as one of their most reliable engines ?
The 2.5 BMW unit was a good choice in my books.Talking of engines I wonder if the petrol V8 comes out as one of their most reliable engines ?
French originally I believe?Ford engine, innit?!
It is a very short engine and I think they had to balance the size of the oil feed holes against strength and in reducing the size of the hole setup a situation where the slightest buildup of deposit restricts the oil feed and it overheats with catastrophic consequences.
French originally I believe?
The jag v8 in 4.2 and 4.4 is there most reliable engine. Iv got one of eachTalking of engines I wonder if the petrol V8 comes out as one of their most reliable engines ?
Really? My son in law had a Jag with the AJV8 engine, nothing but trouble, eventually a Nikasil coating failed and it was deemed beyond repair.The jag v8 in 4.2 and 4.4 is there most reliable engine. Iv got one of each
The words jag and reliability should not be in the same sentenceThe jag v8 in 4.2 and 4.4 is there most reliable engine. Iv got one of each
Citroën c6 and if I'm correct the Renault espace had the same v6 diesel as well.French originally I believe?
I found my 4.6 very reliable, was my only car for four and a half years.Talking of engines I wonder if the petrol V8 comes out as one of their most reliable engines ?
PSA designed, built by Ford at DDC under licence - the line was very advanced for it's time (I had a few unofficial 'tours' thanks to a mate who was a maint. supervisor at DDC, laterYes made by ford for Landrover, jaguar, citroen, Peugeot apparently so I heard french had input in design wanted it more compact to fit transversely but you hear these things but wouldn't suprise me, Discovery 4 air breather box pictured many more parts like this
Sorry, asked the boss again today - he's not keen in tying up a lift for a week as well as transferring parts from one 'used' engine to another, given LR's ongoing parts supply issues should we need to get gaskets etc. So in his words, we'll have to let this one go....Did you get me a price
Yes the early ones had an issue think it was todo with the fuel more than anything.Really? My son in law had a Jag with the AJV8 engine, nothing but trouble, eventually a Nikasil coating failed and it was deemed beyond repair.
I had two from new - technically I've still got one of 'em as my lad still hasn't paid me for it...Thanks mate kinda what I'd heard in great detail still love this motor faults and all
I own two L322s, my wife has a D4 and my brother is still driving the Sport we went halves on to turn a profit.I had two from new - technically I've still got one of 'em as my lad still hasn't paid me for it...
Really? My son in law had a Jag with the AJV8 engine, nothing but trouble, eventually a Nikasil coating failed and it was deemed beyond repair.
The words jag and reliability should not be in the same sentence
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