jamesmartin
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probably as good as you will get without getting one yourself reconditioned properly ,but they do tend to have cheaper parts fitted
Huddy84
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I was in this predicament myself a month or so ago but opted to get my current engine rebored.
You do get alot for your money but if it is all in working order when refurbed its fresh paint over old parts. I've also read that they are done cheaply/quickly, probably because if they put it in and it fails a week later they just whip it out, throw another in and crack on so they don't have to worry about getting it perfect first time, every time. At least it's a simple engine!
You do get alot for your money but if it is all in working order when refurbed its fresh paint over old parts. I've also read that they are done cheaply/quickly, probably because if they put it in and it fails a week later they just whip it out, throw another in and crack on so they don't have to worry about getting it perfect first time, every time. At least it's a simple engine!
jamesmartin
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that is very true , you didnt get warranty work from mod they just fitted another as you said and faulty unit went for another recon at mods cost, was a nice earner for some less scrupulous suppliers
eightinavee
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Sorry,having done warranty work for several major engine companies,I can tell you quite honestly that there is a HUGE difference between what is acceptable to some and not to others.
jamesmartin
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just the machining can vary wildly, let alone build quality of parts used
flat
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not to mention due care and expertise of the guys reassembling them.
If you have a good known engine thats worn i would go for rebuild that
parts wanted
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February 2012 put one in , a used take out from the Withamas site, 325.00 auction with vat and carriage on top. Three oil changes and significant motor way miles later I can't complain, considering one for my series 88 inch diesel, if that is any help. Maybe I have been lucky, although new clutch supplied was Brit Part but that has been ok too, covered a good few miles 40,000 I think.
eightinavee
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Probably nothing,more likely the LR had a tank ran over its arse and crushed it....
parts wanted
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nothing wrong with it at all, spent weeks looking at pictures of second hand engines on there though and it was a gamble, but fully re con? cant go wrong really. They were doing 2.25 diesels as well some years ago but I did not need one then, allways the way eh.
Having seen some of the Landrove shells they were selling some time ago the "tank ran over it" is probably right.
Having seen some of the Landrove shells they were selling some time ago the "tank ran over it" is probably right.
