Well, I am new to this forum, but not new to cars, trucks, boats and even airplanes. I just wanted to hear from the people that have had this problem with the 4.0 V8.If yo have not had it then I dont know why you even bother in replying..Was it to give us a lecture??
I've always said if you are not going to add something positive, or something worth the the matter in discussion then why even say anything at all..
I know my Disco is almost 10 years old, and dont expect any warranty to cover it, allthough in some states the emmissions system is covered by 10years, and that will include all the exhaust system from the the manifolds to the tip of the muffler. I just dont understand what you want to say?? Are you saying is not common or it is common with all the "hundreds of thousands" of cars you mentioned. Let me tell you it's so common that's why there are recalls open for this issue either voluntary by LR or by the EPA as I pointed earlier, and is also so common that your dealer missdiagnossed a "commom" blown gasket with a cracked manifold...maybe that is because they see more cracked manifolds than blown gaskets so ...they made an assumption?
I respect everybody's opinion and I expect mine to be respected as well, I am here in this forum to exchange points of view in a civilized way, dont care for the sarcastic people that go on lecturing people with impresive numbers.
You are in the Land Rover parts and service industry, I am a master machinist, specialized in big Diesel engines. I work on V12 Diesel engines that are both turbo and supercharged with outputs of 2000+ hp. Detroil Diesel engines that are 60 years old, that work day and night in marine or generator applications and I dont see cracked manifolds as often as I hear it from other LR owners. If I should expect my manifold to crack because my Disco is almost 10 years old, then what can a Series owner expect?? A rusted panel?
I'll just leave it at that, if you want to add your other 2 cents go ahead, I wont respond I have better things to do...like getting my manifold replaced under recall, by LR.
