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SteveJones

Member

• Jan 28, 2015

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Following on from my 'ground to a halt' thread I have a Defender with an Isuzu 2.8 TD (4JB1) which has died. The diagnostics suggested on this forum point to a timing belt failure (whilst driving) and therefore possible internal damage.

So, I guess the bottom line is timing belt supply/refit plus head off and check for damage and repair as required. I know there are some unknowns there but is there anyone who can suggest a ballpark figure for a fix?

Any ideas very much appreciated, I'm in Reading, Berks.

Cheers,

Steve

 

Landyfox

Well-Known Member

• Jan 28, 2015

• #2

Hi Steve - A massive unknown and is difficult to predict. I would be surprised if it was less then £350. Personally I would source a 200TDI engine from an old discovery and fit that.

 

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SteveJones

Member

• Jan 28, 2015

• #3

Landyfox said:

Hi Steve - A massive unknown and is difficult to predict. I would be suprised if it was less then £350. Personally I would sorce a 200TDI engine from an old discovery and fit that.

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Yeah, I'm giving that some thought as I've just had an estimate of £800 - £1300 based on the info I have supplied! (for the fix that is, not a replacement engine)

 

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Ian46

Active Member

• Jan 28, 2015

• #4

Have you looked on the Isuzu Troopers owner forum? You might find some answers on there, itocuk.co.uk

 

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SteveJones

Member

• Jan 28, 2015

• #5

Ian46 said:

Have you looked on the Isuzu Troopers owner forum? You might find some answers on there, itocuk.co.uk

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Cheers, I've followed your advice and signed-up and posted.

 

vilguy

Do'er of stuff and the like

• Jan 28, 2015

• #6

£1300!!!

Id drive down to berkshire and fit a new engine for that!

 

Landyfox

Well-Known Member

• Jan 28, 2015

• #7

vilguy said:

£1300!!!

Id drive down to berkshire and fit a new engine for that!

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And I will be accompanying him.

 

200tdi ayre

Well-Known Member

• Jan 28, 2015

• #8

Trooper timing belts are fairly easy to do. If nothing else is damaged 3-400 would be reasonable if there is any other damage it could easily rise above a thousand depending on whats bent although usually it would be cams and pushrods that take a beating as theyre the next weakest link.

Fit a tdi.

 

bluedog333

Well-Known Member

• Jan 28, 2015

• #9

If it's just timing belt then you've got away lightly, most likely there'll be some other damage maybe including: smashed valves, damaged piston heads, bent con rods! Could easily be 2k + if so.
2nd hand engine might be the way forward. Really need someone to check the above first!

 

Landyfox

Well-Known Member

• Jan 28, 2015

• #10

If the belt has snapped and he hasn't made any further attempts to keep starting it, then there's a good chance there will be minimum damage.

You can get the belt changed for as little as £150. I would suggest you give it ago yourself. Personally however, I would fit a 200TDi lump in it.

Where you based.?!

 

bluedog333

Well-Known Member

• Jan 29, 2015

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Landyfox said:

If the belt has snapped and he hasn't made any further attempts to keep starting it, then there's a good chance there will be minimum damage.

You can get the belt changed for as little as £150. I would suggest you give it ago yourself. Personally however, I would fit a 200TDi lump in it.

Where you based.?!

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Unfortunately he mentions trying to restart it an awful lot in his previous post about "grinding to a halt". Like I said, he'll be lucky to get away with just a snapped belt ( not impossible though! ).
I'd agree with sticking a TDi lump in, not immune from timing belt issues of course, but easier to maintain and loads more info on them available.
Oh, he's in Reading! ( Rovertune in Tilehurst are recommended! ).