jds Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Hi all, After searching long and hard for a p38 range rover i found a what i thought was a great example but after only two weeks it refuses to start. the engine turns over but does not want to fire and it sounds quite flat. i have been told by a friend that it could be a head gasket gone but would this stop it starting? any help would be greatly appreciated john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Is it a diesel or a V8? First thing to check would be fuel supply (the diesel has handy transparent fuel lines from the filter to the engine). On a V8, also check ignition (remove a plug and see if it fires). If it's an electronic problem, DIY may not be possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest noggy Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 has it been kept in your garage for these 2 weeks? if its a v8 and youve been starting it, and stopping it, repeatedly it tends to coke up the spark plugs, this is easily sorted by cleaning them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jds Posted June 11, 2008 Author Share Posted June 11, 2008 has it been kept in your garage for these 2 weeks?if its a v8 and youve been starting it, and stopping it, repeatedly it tends to coke up the spark plugs, this is easily sorted by cleaning them. it is a v8, and it was driven daily for just over a week then i went away and when i came back it just didnt want to start. i have replaced the plugs and leads as i always do when i buy a car, but still no difference. i have noticed that the water level has dropped slightly but there wasnt any overheating. john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jds Posted June 12, 2008 Author Share Posted June 12, 2008 Hi all, just an update i have done a compression test and it seems that the left bank has 8, 5,5,5 and the right side has 0,1.5,6,9 so i am assuming that it is the head gasket. would it be best to do both headgaskets? and is there anything else that should be done while im getting to work on the gasket? john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest noggy Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 where are you from? probably a good idea to go to your local landrover place and get a diagnostics kit plugged in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jds Posted June 12, 2008 Author Share Posted June 12, 2008 im in north london, i borrowed my mates snap on diagnostic machine and it would not communicate with the car, i then scanned it with the same machine but with the manufacterers chip and it said no error codes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest noggy Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 oh i just saw your other post! i must have missed that earlier! you should probably replace both head gaskets, as its just a PITA having to strip the engine again in a couple of months time! hope that sorts your problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANO3528 Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 oh i just saw your other post! i must have missed that earlier! No the grumpy old git that moderates the section got to the computer after you did, hence the anomaly (moderator approval). I've since lifted that restriction so it won't be an issue again... ...unless someone starts playing up of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jds Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Ok, i took the heads off today and the problems seems worse than first thought. the headgasket has gone but also one of the pistons has a big chunk missing from it also a couple of valves seem to be damaged. And also one of the liners is damaged. so it looks like i am going to go for a complete engine rebuild, does anyone know where i can get engine part at reasonable prices as land rover have quoted me £1060 just for the big end bearings so any info would be greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANO3528 Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Real Steel is my personal preference, but Rpi are similarly good for parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_d Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Rather than rebuild you could look out for a second hand engine to throw in. Post a wanted add. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jds Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 I have found a short engine for sale the details it gives are: Engine # 56D, 9.35:1 CR. and it is from a v8 disco will this fit my car direct or are they different engines. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest noggy Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 what year is the disco? those numbers mean nothing to me, maybe they ill to someone else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jds Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 not sure what year but it also says: 4.0L V8 (thor) cross bolted short engine from Disco II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Real Steel do some good bits, if you're rebuilding I'd consider ARP head studs and rubber rocker gaskets. RPi are full of... sales talk which occasionally mixes with helpful advice but it's amazing how much of their advice involves spending tonnes of money with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jds Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 i did speak to RPI and yes they tried to sell me a new long engine for about 3grand plus loads more but yes some of what they say makes sense and they are helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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