Hi all,
I have just had a major failure of my engine (4.6) due to the porous block issue. There were no indications whatsoever until the pinking started very swiftly followed by my gliding to a halt on the hard shoulder. Isn't it bizarre that these engines don't have a water level indicator?
After some advice on the way forward. Some thoughts as follows (not saying that I'll follow these through - just thinking at this stage):
- Complain and seek some contribution from specialist that serviced the vehicle at 72k just 4 weeks ago and were asked to look for possible water leak but forund nothing.
- Complain and seek some contribution from Land Rover. No doubt they would deny there was a problem despite a large number of individuals suffering the same fate - any independent Land Rover specialist can confirm this. Has anyone else had any joy persuing Land Rover in court for a clearly defective design?
- Have engine repaired at cost of approx 3k.
- Buy uprated engine from someone like RPI Engineering.
- Have Chevy LS1/06 engine fitted. See formatting linkknow someone who could fit this if I went down this route? The car is in immaculate condition so I will be putting it back on the road.
Regards and thanks in advance for contributions.
AlanC