Haha.. It will be mended but whether we keep it or not is another matter..

No.. We are expecting a few grand and I'm not holding my breath.. stuck between a rock and a hard place :/

Basically from what I can gather.. I'm not a mechanic and he told me in simpletons terms.. The bearings fail.. which makes the crank shaft pack up.. I'm still waiting for a quote (other than hunters 14 grand stupid quote) and still waiting for land rover to get back to me :/

Oh and it's a 58 plate

It's done 130000 miles it's been serviced every year fluids checked regularly it has full service history most of its life from hunters .. last 4 years (since we owned it) it's been to a landrover approved garage ..

They are very expensive.. that wasn't a problem till Tuesday though haha.. road tax I think is bad at 480 quid new clutch last year at 1000 serviced every year without fail new filters oil you name it.. still broken :/

Do you think a disco 4 engine would go in it.. just thinking if it's a known fault with the disco 3 but not the 4 if this would be a better fix.. but I have no idea where to start :o

I'd say stay away. Ours has just died a grim death and now needs a new engine.. After numerous quotes and advice we've been informed that what has happened to ours is a common fault I am currently waiting for landrover to get back in touch

I think because it has in all effect written off the car.. I haven't rand the insurance as 9 years no claims is a lot to lose :/

Yeah don't have one.. its amazing how many have the same issue at similar mileage Been told the disco 4 doesn't have the same issues though

Haha.. i am patiently awaiting a reply not holding my breath.. I also have 2 garages looking for the best quotes for me.. its going to be a costly job.. then sadly think I will be selling it as no one will warranty the work past 6 months

I am actually going to ring landrover direct as I've been told by 4 garages now it a common problem and caused by a bad design .. very expensive dog kennel at the moment .. The dog thinks it's fun to hide in

Would that make an almighty racket and stop the car.. I am useless with these things

I can't move the car to get a second opinion .. It won't even turn over

Thats exactly what happened..

It's symptoms yesterday were a loud knocking from the bottom of the engine.. loss of power and finally the oil light came one and the engine stopped working.. I'm only going on what I've been told and it need's a new engine..

A man in a dodgy garage told us that's what it was and it needed a new engine.. He quoted 7 grand.. hunters 14 grand.. I don't have that kind of spare cash just sitting around so had to try get it home to work out what to do.. The nice rac man dropped it back on my drive So unless the rac and...

Surely after a hard days work I deserve a good slouch.

It's a 2.7 td v6 I've got a quote from them already.. cheaper than hunters lol