Sorry Mr White Is that it flipped? 4.5 hours seems a long time for a timing belt ?

That's the autodata page. Does it mean 4.5 hours to do timing on AC model or is this the listing for work on AC system itself?

Hi all, just thought I'd update the thread with a progress report. Firstly though thanks! The great info and topics in this forum have helped me fix loads of niggling jobs on the disco, much appreciated :) So anyway, I have applied to court for a refund from the garage that bungled my engine...

I don't normally and certainly won't again. I just got ripped off so badly on the original purchase that I fell for the 2nd rip off while trying to make a case against the seller. He's the real villain, selling a car as fully serviced when in fact every item on the servicing was actually a list...

(Automatic Cam)Shafted? :eek:

This garage is not part of a professional body, difficult to imagine now you've heard of their skill level. As for AA/RAC I'm with them but best they offered was over £400 for a 'report' that couldn't be used in litigation Thanks for the advice folks. Spoke with Trading Standards earlier...

Mines been sorted by a real mechanic, it was timing and air leaks etc. Just not set up at all. No need for easy start now (or deodorant as the garage suggested). Funny how the 'wrong' engine works now

Thanks, I know I've been had, nice to confirm that I'm also being told porkies. I'd gladly name & shame as no one should go through the same. If I didn't need the disco, this would've made the car uneconomic to repair.. However I don't want to infringe any etiquette on the forum, also I'm...

But the pump type is a side issue, isn't it? unless that's justification for 18hrs labour over 3 months with a failed result at the end. It was the accusation I had provided the 'wrong' engine and the cam lift excuse that really bothered me. That and being left with a leaking 40 mph smoke...

Thanks everyone, hopefully here are pics of the pump in situ and spare one in the box. Can't be certain which pump or injectors were from my original auto. But i think the ones fitted now are from my auto

Took pics of both pump on engine and spare that was in a box in the boot. Is there a preferred way of posting pics here? (some forums use external pic hosts like photo bucket etc) Anyway they are both the same, only electronic looking thing on it is the black 'puck' with Bosch stamped on...

Edc? Electronic Pump? No both Original and donor engines were same older non Edc pump.

Not the 'specialist' who sold it to me with a broken engine that he'd tried to glue the lid back on?

Thanks for the speedy reply SpringDon. I am positive it's a 300tdi as I checked back with the seller who said same as you more or less. Garage won't be specific but used the words endeavor, conversion and adaptation. Its been a mess, the first time they didn't attach the kickdown bracket...

Hello, I have a 300 tdi discovery 1 auto from 1995. It's had a recent engine replacement but the job went pear-shaped and the garage is saying it's my fault for supplying the wrong engine (from a 1995 manual) which required 'significant adaptation and conversion' . They also blamed the lack...

Hi, new to LR, picked up an old discovery 1, just getting used to the state of mind required to enjoy the little daily LR 'gifts' Like puddles of oil, doors that jam after going through a puddle (thanks for the fix guide on that) and all the 'special attention' LR's seem to attract. I...

Old topic I know, but thanks, that guide helped me unjam the driver door after an uncomfortable week of climbing over from the passenger side