[MRussell]

I'm doing an engine rebuild of my 4.6 in my 03 discovery and I can provide any close ups on areas that someone might need for reference. And if anyone has anything that they know of that should be done to the engine before it all goes back together, let me know. Here are some pictures that of the motor and chassis and transmission. And let me just say that when taking this rover apart, it is just so well built. Almost everything have guides, keyways or line up dowels so it would be hard to mess up if your don't know what your are doing. Also from taking to the engine people around town, the original block that this is based on is an old, I think 60's, Buick 215 v8. But WOW

Mike Russell
Age 18
2003 discovery se
Lover of Rovers

 

[cnfowler]

That's awesome, Mike. 18, huh? Geez, I dream of having the abilities and know how that people like you have. I'm jealous.


Colin

 

[wjsj69]

I wouldn't bother rebuilding that engine without having top hat (flanged) cylinder sleeves installed in the block. It's a time bomb if you don't.

 

[helievacpilot]

I'm doing an engine rebuild of my 4.6 in my 03 discovery and I can provide any close ups on areas that someone might need for reference. And if anyone has anything that they know of that should be done to the engine before it all goes back together, let me know. Here are some pictures that of the motor and chassis and transmission. And let me just say that when taking this rover apart, it is just so well built. Almost everything have guides, keyways or line up dowels so it would be hard to mess up if your don't know what your are doing. Also from taking to the engine people around town, the original block that this is based on is an old, I think 60's, Buick 215 v8. But WOW
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Mike Russell
Age 18
2003 discovery se
Lover of Rovers

Want to know why Buick abandoned it in the early 60's? Problems with oil and coolant sealing as well as clogged radiators from coolant being incompatible with aluminum.
Apple doesn't fall far from the tree, does it?

 

[MRussell]

Where would one buy the top hat sleeves, or does a machine shop have to make them


Mike Russell
Age 18
2003 discovery se
Lover of Rovers

 

[Paul Grant]

While you have such great access to the frame I would waxoyl the inside and POR 15 the outside. These frames have been showing a propensity for rusting through along the seams and behind the catalytic convertors.

 

[Ft.Rover]

Wow 18! Congrats with taking on the challenge. Keep us up to date on the progress.

 

[wjsj69]

Where would one buy the top hat sleeves, or does a machine shop have to make them


Mike Russell
Age 18
2003 discovery se
Lover of Rovers

4.6V8 range rover engine parts, pistons, bearing set

Expensive, I know, but you'll have a bullet proof engine, your Disco will last forever and be worth more when your done. Especially if you por 15 the frame, and instead of waxoyl, maybe try this:

Eastwood Internal Frame Coating

Good luck! let us know how it goes!

 

[mbruneaux]

While you have such great access to the frame I would waxoyl the inside and POR 15 the outside. These frames have been showing a propensity for rusting through along the seams and behind the catalytic convertors.

Can you summarize the steps on how to do this? I am planning on doing this on ours this fall. We don't want to lose another one to a rusty frame.

 

[MRussell]

4.6V8 range rover engine parts, pistons, bearing set



Expensive, I know, but you'll have a bullet proof engine, your Disco will last forever and be worth more when your done. Especially if you por 15 the frame, and instead of waxoyl, maybe try this:



Eastwood Internal Frame Coating



Good luck! let us know how it goes!

Thanks, I'll look into this



Mike Russell
Age 18
2003 discovery se
Lover of Rovers

 

[MRussell]

Spot blasted the frame and now for some paint to seal it up

Mike Russell
Age 18
2003 discovery se
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[MRussell]

Now the frame had fresh paint.

Mike Russell
Age 18
2003 discovery se
Lover of Rovers

 

[wjsj69]

Outstanding work! can't wait to see what's next!

 

[MRussell]

Know I don't want to know what comes next. Probably going to send the engine to Great Plains rovers and have it resleeved with the top hat sleeves. Will send the block and the pistons and the crank. Anyone have any experience with Great Plains?


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[Chafero1]

Wow man can I ask why your putting all this money into this thing your going to end up spending more than the cars worth I mean if your passionate about it then ya believe in it but the way things are going at the moment is it really going to be worth it , you said it was time for a rebuild but sending it off to get more work done=a lot of money , I love my disco 2 but to put all that in it , it would be better to buy another and wait for that to drop but respect man rover on!!!! Keep up with the pics

 

[MRussell]

I bought this rover about 8 months ago for my first vehicle. I know that it is going to be super expensive and I kinda wish that when I was in the market that I would have payed at little more for one that would have ran better. BUT once it is finally complete, it will be like new. Engine will have 0 miles, body will have some fresh paint, and the frame will be sealed. I so plan to keep my disco as long as I live, so I believe that it will be worth it in the end.


Mike Russell
Age 18
2003 discovery se
Lover of Rovers

 

[Chafero1]

Amen to that man!!!i got really lucky with mine at an auction not knowing a thing about and not being able to inspect I took a shot in the dark and overall happy with just right now needing to redo the headliner

 

[azabeemerboy]

Good for you Mike!!!

It's a passion and when you are done you will have a real sweet machine like no other:clap::beer:

I bought this rover about 8 months ago for my first vehicle. I know that it is going to be super expensive and I kinda wish that when I was in the market that I would have payed at little more for one that would have ran better. BUT once it is finally complete, it will be like new. Engine will have 0 miles, body will have some fresh paint, and the frame will be sealed. I so plan to keep my disco as long as I live, so I believe that it will be worth it in the end.


Mike Russell
Age 18
2003 discovery se
Lover of Rovers

 

[cnfowler]

Good for you Mike!!!

It's a passion and when you are done you will have a real sweet machine like no other:clap::beer:

And know it inside and out and nearly every nut and bolt. Pretty awesome. I'm loving this thread.

Colin

 

[MRussell]

About to start to do the meat of the rebuild, finally. Going to do it in house and save major money. Going to get the top hat sleeves from turner engineering uk, and a stage 2 cam for crower. Don't know where and how I'm doing bearing and turning the crank.


Mike Russell
Age 18
2003 discovery se
Lover of Rovers