Thanks for all the advice. Tried a few more garages today and still quoted around £1800 + to supply and fit. So decided to try and get as much for the car as a spares or repair. Feel free to PM with any offers.Buyer to collect. car picture.clicky.

Spoke to two local mechanics,one who is land rover qualified and both have quoted around 2 grand to supply and fit(not garage rates) but have said this engine is hard to source so could be without a car for a few months. The car is used daily for commuting so another problem. Would prefer...

No way of fitting engine myself so still be 2 grand bill... Bloody car was a brilliant drive.

The 2002 51 plate 2.5dhse with 99000 miles i bought 4 weeks ago decided to chuck a conrod through the block when in Ireland on Wednesday but luckily with the AA so got it back to Lanarkshire Scotland. Now looking at either a 2 grand repair bill which i cant afford or selling as spares or...

We have just purchased a 51 plate 2.5 auto in very well looked after condition mainly as a 2nd car and a towcar.Hopefully collect her later today. Did look at other makes but this was the one.Comes with history,mot,tax and has had the spring conversion already done. Sure we will have a few...