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By buggered i mean; The engine turns over but the bottom end sounds like it has gone due to oil damage. The owner at the time ran it dry on oil and then overfilled it and it then leaked/exploded everywhere in the engine but this is guess work and it needs looking at for a definatitive answer...

Hi Looking for a defender 300 tdi engine to put into my defender 90. Looking for an engine with ideally less than 100k miles and as complete as possible. Would also like the turbo and would be willing to pay a fair price for a good condition engine. Please email me at...

Thanks boys! Really useful info there. The defender 90 I have is 1993 and it's done 165K miles but the engine is buggered so need to replace it, ideally like for like. So I am on the hunt for an engine and a mechanic who can put it in. Total budget for both is no more than £1200. will also try...

What do you think about a td5 engine as a replacement? I don't mind paying up to £1000 for an engine. Is there any where you recommend to look in particular? I have posted a wanted ad on here and have searched ebay but a lot of engines have huge mileages, over 140k! I have emailed Malcom. Thanks...

Thank you Steve and The Mad Hat Man! Really helpful, really appreciate you replying. Thanks. Do you also happen to know where I can get a decent 300tdi engine for the defender? I have a couple in mind but I really would like one that is as complete as possible so it can just be dropped in. What...

Hi Guys I am looking for a cheap (do they exist?) and reliable mechanic to put a new engine into my defender. I am based in Guildford but would travel a little way for the right person. Anyone know of anyone? I am in no rush and I would be happy to even pay someone that's not a mechanic by...