Is It Really Dead??? - Land Rovers Only

ClassicTwo · 06-10-2006, 05:52 PM

Help!!!
My newest range, 93 LWB, has not run well since I bought it. I took it to a very trusted Mechanic who found......one cilinder not firing at all and a good amout of anti-freeze coming out of the right side exhaust manifold. The previous owner had over heated it and had the heads 'rebuilt??'. They look brand new on the outside but no telling how well they were gone through. I am worried that during the overheating episode some form of block damage was done as well.
After alot of crying, stomping my feet, pouting, and pretty much acting like my 2 yr old daughter, I gave up and decided to replace the whole motor. Is anyone familiar with a good source for QUALITY rebuilt 4.2? I have tried the usual outlets so please do not respond with RoversNorth or the like. I have a lead on a used/inspected motor from a shop in Tampa ($1850) but would like something with more then a tail light warrenty.
An imported rebuild, from some third rate carribean island ($3500), was also an option I found, but I am a little leary on that one.
Anyone with some insight please help. I don't mind if it is not in state, as I have friends all over and don't mind a road trip (I have never seen Wisconsin??).
Thanks in advance.

Bene · 06-11-2006, 12:19 PM

I'm pretty sure a 3.9 is only a crankshaft and a few other small parts away from a 4.2.

AAXD · 06-11-2006, 05:25 PM

4.2 Pistons are a bit taller than 3.9 as well.

DevilDisco · 06-14-2006, 05:45 AM

Have you tried East coast Rovers. They aren't cheap though?
http://www.eastcoastrover.com/RoverV8.html

sven · 06-14-2006, 06:18 AM

Atlantic British had some 4.2 motors that were brand new. They wanted like 7 grand for them....

Try these guys too: www.aluminumv8.com

Muddy Oval · 06-14-2006, 07:28 AM

DAP has factory new shortblocks cheaper than anyone- there was a sale on the 3.9 posted at MuddyOval.com. If your heads were redone- maybe it's just a head gasket though.

06-10-2006, 05:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
ClassicTwo Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: West Palm Beach FL Posts: 14 Gallery: 0	Is It Really Dead??? Help!!! My newest range, 93 LWB, has not run well since I bought it. I took it to a very trusted Mechanic who found......one cilinder not firing at all and a good amout of anti-freeze coming out of the right side exhaust manifold. The previous owner had over heated it and had the heads 'rebuilt??'. They look brand new on the outside but no telling how well they were gone through. I am worried that during the overheating episode some form of block damage was done as well. After alot of crying, stomping my feet, pouting, and pretty much acting like my 2 yr old daughter, I gave up and decided to replace the whole motor. Is anyone familiar with a good source for QUALITY rebuilt 4.2? I have tried the usual outlets so please do not respond with RoversNorth or the like. I have a lead on a used/inspected motor from a shop in Tampa ($1850) but would like something with more then a tail light warrenty. An imported rebuild, from some third rate carribean island ($3500), was also an option I found, but I am a little leary on that one. Anyone with some insight please help. I don't mind if it is not in state, as I have friends all over and don't mind a road trip (I have never seen Wisconsin??). Thanks in advance. __________________ '88 Classic 2" ARB lift coils Bilsteins More lift to come '93 County LWB Coil sping conversion Old Man Emu shocks

06-11-2006, 12:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bene Magicly Delicious Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,030 Gallery: 0	I'm pretty sure a 3.9 is only a crankshaft and a few other small parts away from a 4.2. __________________ Kevin Owning a Land Rover is like dating a super model. Sure she has expenive tastes, complains a lot, and requires constant attention... but damn... 1994 Discovery

06-11-2006, 05:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
AAXD Goofing off in the great white north. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Alaska's Emerald Isle Posts: 623 Gallery: 1	4.2 Pistons are a bit taller than 3.9 as well. __________________ "A deep respect for tradition allows vision for liberation from stagnation." Colin's Toys: 1972 Series III 88" 1997 Discovery XD 1993 RRC (Gone to a better place, goodbye old friend) 1983 Stage 1 109" 2002 Trek 4500 2005 Necky Looksha Sport 2007 Rans Rocket 2007 Honda Ruckus

06-14-2006, 05:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
DevilDisco He did what in his cup??? Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GA Posts: 1,005 Gallery: 0	Have you tried East coast Rovers. They aren't cheap though? http://www.eastcoastrover.com/RoverV8.html __________________ '04 Discovery SE7. Last of the best.

06-14-2006, 07:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	DAP has factory new shortblocks cheaper than anyone- there was a sale on the 3.9 posted at MuddyOval.com. If your heads were redone- maybe it's just a head gasket though. __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

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06-14-2006, 06:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
sven Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Centre of PA Posts: 373 Gallery: 0	Atlantic British had some 4.2 motors that were brand new. They wanted like 7 grand for them.... Try these guys too: www.aluminumv8.com

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