It ran roughly, and occasionally wouldn't crank over, so the lump of nut kept getting between the piston and head.All i can say is WOW how did the car run with that damage?
Everything is new, timing belt, water pump, and even the head looks recently installed.now you know why it as decent injectors, someone must have thought that was the trouble
No problems, and there's more to come, once I start on getting that damaged piston out.good luck with the repair and big thank you for the ongoing photo pictorial
This is the worst case scenario from a dropped nut. Basically a nut worth a few pence, trashing an expensive engine repair.cardinal sin dropping a nut bolt & then think i will leave it, or find another to replace it without finding where the nut/bolt as dropped into / or its whereabouts, lots of garage mechanics do it bone idleness, but lets remember 99% time its not there car so why worry
I'll take a look, and repair any rust if I can. I've got to de-rust the PS pipes too, so I'll do those at the same time. I was planning on replacing the PS pipes, but unfortunately the damage to the engine has eaten up those funds for now.Take a good look at the sump as well why you are there as they can rust from the outside, bad ones will have pinholes.
That's pretty cheap, makes me wonder if it's seized.Could be a gamble but for parts??? its in Devon too! just..
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Freelander-2-Engine-2-2-TD4-224DT-Diesel-Land-Rover-2006-to-2011-R07070-S-R/184362848555?fits=Model:Freelander+2&epid=652940594&hash=item2aece1d12b:g:aw0AAOSw7iNfDEzb
Might be worth a trip to Axminster to check if its siezed or not?GOS are good, but shipping that engine as an unknown would be an expensive proposition, as a majority of it could be scrap.
I've ordered a low mileage piston and rod, which will have to do for now.
Could be a gamble but for parts??? its in Devon too! just..
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Freelander-2-Engine-2-2-TD4-224DT-Diesel-Land-Rover-2006-to-2011-R07070-S-R/184362848555?fits=Model:Freelander+2&epid=652940594&hash=item2aece1d12b:g:aw0AAOSw7iNfDEzb
It ran roughly, and occasionally wouldn't crank over, so the lump of nut kept getting between the piston and head.
Everything is new, timing belt, water pump, and even the head looks recently installed.
I'm also convinced that the intake manifold is also a replacement.
I'm pretty sure that this engine suffered from swirl flap problems, which needed a replacement head and its associated wearables.
However whomever did the work screwed up, probably dropping a nut in to the boot pipe, causing damage for a second time.
No problems, and there's more to come, once I start on getting that damaged piston out.
This is the worst case scenario from a dropped nut. Basically a nut worth a few pence, trashing an expensive engine repair.
I'm pleased it appears to have good injectors, but would have preferred less engine damage to sort.
I'll take a look, and repair any rust if I can. I've got to de-rust the PS pipes too, so I'll do those at the same time. I was planning on replacing the PS pipes, but unfortunately the damage to the engine has eaten up those funds for now.
That's pretty cheap, makes me wonder if it's seized.
GOS are good, but shipping that engine as an unknown would be an expensive proposition, as a majority of it could be scrap.
I've ordered a low mileage piston and rod, which will have to do for now.
Have you been able to check the bore for damage or is it OK.
That's good - it will remove the possibility of a shortened con rod from previous grief.
Blimey charlie!
Those pesky flange nuts!
I take it that there's no damage to the injector nozzle? Also, you seem to have a lot more patience than me, lol.
good old LR - could it be got from a transit forum or peugeot forum somewhere?