I think the answer to that may be surprising although I think they ought to have the know how to fix it.It’s a V8 so there should be plenty over there one would have thought? It did originate from there
After all as a Buick admittedly as a cast iron block not a aluminium one,
It's technically possible, but not practical.Can this be repaired?
If I have to replace the block
Remove the old engine, refit a suitable replacement.how would I do that?
Running the engine for a period of time with HG failure will cause this, especially if low octane fuels are used.How does this even happen?
I'll probably try this route. How much do you think this repair would cost? Also how likely is this to break? Will it be possible to repair it without taking the engine out?Get it repaired by someone who can weld it then grind and machine it back
No, its an engine out and strip job. You'd be better off having top hat liners fitted at the same time too. Dropping a replacement engine in is likely the cheapest option, even allowing for your locationI'll probably try this route. How much do you think this repair would cost? Also how likely is this to break? Will it be possible to repair it without taking the engine out?
Cost prohibitive.Or get a wrecked similar age Discovery from UK with a more reliable Diesel engine. Some people have done this, but need to check the local rules.
Cost prohibitive.
yep D1 is easier.OK but I have heard of it being done, especially D1s with TDi300s
Well Allen Millyard has been welding engines together for years so I would imagine its entirely possible to fix a little hole like that on great big heavy tractor motor.I was replacing my head gasket, and i saw this. What do I do now? Can this be repaired? If I have to replace the block, how would I do that? How does this even happen?
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