Who has used reconditioned parts

Discodivi · Jan 11, 2014

I am considering buying a reconditioned Cylinder head due to the extortionate and unfortunately atm unaffordable cost of a new one.

My friendly mechanic is no very happy and says it is a false economy.

Has anyone used a reconditioned head or indeed any other part and found it to be up to the job and did it last very long? Are ther some parts that are okay reconditioned and some not so sucessful?

Are there some companies to avoid ( PM me if so pls)

This is going to be a costly exercise so I really want to make an informed decision.

Many thanks

jamesmartin · Jan 11, 2014

i usually fit guaranteed second hand ones

thought it was mine! · Jan 11, 2014

as long as its been hot pressure tested and has some sort of guaranty go for it

Discodivi · Jan 11, 2014

How long would such a part usually be gaurenteed for ?

We are in Somerset are there any companies you could recommend pls ?

discodrivercumbria · Jan 11, 2014

did you not read this on your last thread????????
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/help-pls-clutch-banging-black-smoke-245619-2.html

LAND ROVER DISCOVERY TD5 RECONDITIONED CYLINDER HEAD | eBay

12 months guarantee, nationwide delivery, even to somerset! wow!!!

youve had some good answers off some very knowledgeable people, on this thread and your other! i suggest you read em both through and digest the answers,
good luck!

thought it was mine! · Jan 11, 2014

discodrivercumbria said:
did you not read this on your last thread????????
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY TD5 RECONDITIONED CYLINDER HEAD | eBay

12 months guarantee, nationwide delivery, even to somerset! wow!!!

youve had some good answers off some very knowledgeable people, on this thread and your other! i suggest you read em both through and digest the answers,
good luck!

:hysterically_laughi need to be rubber stamped by the queen one thinks

discodrivercumbria · Jan 11, 2014

thought it was mine! said:
:hysterically_laughi need to be rubber stamped by the queen one thinks

2 threads, both stacked together with nearly same questions!!,:doh:

sounds like my father in law, a pain in the arse!!!

he wants to be finding a deep puddle if things are that bad? don't think he would after look that hard at the moment,

Ratty's told him twice to drown it!!

Cliff4WD · Jan 11, 2014

Actually, since I have similar problem, I'd be interested to know what you all think about reconditioned Cylinder Heads: specifically, the effect of skimming the head and re-cutting valve seats? Since RAVE quite specifically states that no skimming or cutting is possible, I'm curious how people have got on ignoring this and doing it anyway?

discodrivercumbria · Jan 11, 2014

CliffordGarrett said:
Actually, since I have similar problem, I'd be interested to know what you all think about reconditioned Cylinder Heads: specifically, the effect of skimming the head and re-cutting valve seats? Since RAVE quite specifically states that no skimming or cutting is possible, I'm curious how people have got on ignoring this and doing it anyway?

Ask Ratty!

the link in the above post for a recon, 12 months ticket, if it wasn't possible i think they wouldn't do it, but JM says he use 2nd hand heads! i think they will know!

thought it was mine! · Jan 11, 2014

discodrivercumbria said:
Ask Ratty!

the link in the above post for a recon, 12 months ticket, if it wasn't possible i think they wouldn't do it, but JM says he use 2nd hand heads! i think they will know!

i agree with above ask ratty he has all the knowledge you need to no. Yet you have already been given enough info and you still question. Good luck not related to a dr are you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

discodrivercumbria · Jan 11, 2014

thought it was mine! said:
i agree with above ask ratty he has all the knowledge you need to no. Yet you have already been given enough info and you still question. Good luck not related to a dr are you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

next question will be recon headgaskets from china!

thought it was mine! · Jan 11, 2014

discodrivercumbria said:
next question will be recon headgaskets from china!

or its a v8 how do i start it, he might even throw the boat out and go for what size tyres fit my disco

Cliff4WD · Jan 11, 2014

thought it was mine! said:
i agree with above ask ratty he has all the knowledge you need to no. Yet you have already been given enough info and you still question. Good luck not related to a dr are you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Er,I think he was answering my question that time: a new and slightly different question to which I certainly have NOT had "enough info". Perhaps you should read the thread a litlle more carefully before jumping in? :flame2: Happy New Year BTW

a62vw · Jan 12, 2014

If it's a TD5 you're talking about, you take your chances but it could end in tears and costing more. Talk to Richard at Turner Engineering about all things LR engines. I bit the bullet and went for a new Spanish AMC head. Much better than the LR original.

discodrivercumbria · Jan 12, 2014

a62vw said:
If it's a TD5 you're talking about, you take your chances but it could end in tears and costing more. Talk to Richard at Turner Engineering about all things LR engines. I bit the bullet and went for a new Spanish AMC head. Much better than the LR original.

And???

a62vw · Jan 12, 2014

discodrivercumbria said:
And???

And...the price of fish? answer to life, universe and everything??? Dunno mate!

discodrivercumbria · Jan 12, 2014

a62vw said:
And...the price of fish? answer to life, universe and everything??? Dunno mate!

read first post!

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/who-has-used-reconditioned-parts-245965.html

if mine fooked up i would go and buy a new disco to save more tears!!!:mooning:

Discodivi · Jan 13, 2014

AHEM !!!!

HE is a SHE and someone else posted on this thread about the reconditioned cylinders too! Maybe you guys should READ things properly !!

I was simply questioning the merits or reconditioned parts - apologies if you think it stupid BUT if I am spending circa £650 on a part and approx £500 labour that only last a yr then goes BANG I would have been better buying a new one and not having to get the job done twice - Or is that female logic and something you hillarious chaps are not in agrrement with ????

:car: :bolt:

discodrivercumbria · Jan 13, 2014

Discodivi said:
AHEM !!!!

HE is a SHE and someone else posted on this thread about the reconditioned cylinders too! Maybe you guys should READ things properly !!

I was simply questioning the merits or reconditioned parts - apologies if you think it stupid BUT if I am spending circa £650 on a part and approx £500 labour that only last a yr then goes BANG I would have been better buying a new one and not having to get the job done twice - Or is that female logic and something you hillarious chaps are not in agrrement with ????

:car: :bolt:

oooopppsss! beg your pardon Madam:kiss:

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