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Be sure to get a second opinion, as you are one of the first people here to need a new LR4 engine.
Before you buy a new engine from the dealer, you may want to consider buying a refurbished engine from here:
http://www.roverlandparts.com/2010-2013-LR4-50L-Engine-V8.aspx
Before you buy a new engine from the dealer, you may want to consider buying a refurbished engine from here:
http://www.roverlandparts.com/2010-2013-LR4-50L-Engine-V8.aspx
iSurfvilano
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My suggestion if a new one is needed....get rid of the underpowered NA V8 (yeah, I said that) and drop the SVR supercharged one in there.
Don't see a used SVR engine on their website but there is a RRS 5.0 SC for about the same price.
http://www.roverlandparts.com/2010-2013-range-rover-engine-5-0l-v8-sport-supercharged.aspx
I'm sure it would be a compatibility nightmare with the LR4 ECU and accessories.
jaguardoc504
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the NA 5.0 and SC 5.0 are the same engine. They just slap a SC on the it. The SVR engine is the same, with different programming, and a difference crank and SC pulley
you would need an engine harness, and ECU as well from a SC 5.0.
The integration is not that difficult, just have to change the vehicle CCF, and "sync" the ECU to the rest of the vehicle on the CAN network.
I have looked into this quite a bit and figure it would cost around 15K USD to swap to a low mile used SC5.0 in a LR4. The SVR motor doesn't make much sense as it is a different transmission, and i do not know if the stock LR4 trans would bu up to the added torque. The stock trans has been used in the RRS SC from 09-13 with the same ratings, so it should be an easy drop in.
But back to the OP original question.
No it is not common for a NA V8 5.0 to fail. It does happen, but not common.
Get a second opinion, as the P0018 is a crank position sensor code, not indicative of a low/no oil situation.
Possible your mechanic couldn't figure out how to check the oil
Take it to a Land Rover Dealer, a $10K bill to replace the engine is not something to do based on one opinion.
you would need an engine harness, and ECU as well from a SC 5.0.
The integration is not that difficult, just have to change the vehicle CCF, and "sync" the ECU to the rest of the vehicle on the CAN network.
I have looked into this quite a bit and figure it would cost around 15K USD to swap to a low mile used SC5.0 in a LR4. The SVR motor doesn't make much sense as it is a different transmission, and i do not know if the stock LR4 trans would bu up to the added torque. The stock trans has been used in the RRS SC from 09-13 with the same ratings, so it should be an easy drop in.
But back to the OP original question.
No it is not common for a NA V8 5.0 to fail. It does happen, but not common.
Get a second opinion, as the P0018 is a crank position sensor code, not indicative of a low/no oil situation.
Possible your mechanic couldn't figure out how to check the oil
Take it to a Land Rover Dealer, a $10K bill to replace the engine is not something to do based on one opinion.
iSurfvilano
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@PaulLR3 @jaguardoc504 well... Then I know my plan once my engine dies. That's if I don't move on. A SC V8 will be rather nice. Once again... Everything is dependant upon if the new defender is a bang or bust.
cperez
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My same thought!
Nancy, did you drive your truck to your mechanic, or did it die on you and needed to be towed?
Is this a Land Rover mechanic? It is very easy to incorrectly gauge how much oil is in the engine- if done wrong the dash readout can look like there is no oil in the engine when there is plenty.
The code you spoke of relates to a small (yet important) sensor on the top part of your engine not functioning correctly, which is veeeeeery rarely the only sign of a blown engine. As Paul and JaguarDoc said, a qualified second opinion is definitely in order..
Keep us in the loop!
Mike
P.S. A SC V8 would be sweet, nonetheless..
Is this a Land Rover mechanic? It is very easy to incorrectly gauge how much oil is in the engine- if done wrong the dash readout can look like there is no oil in the engine when there is plenty.
The code you spoke of relates to a small (yet important) sensor on the top part of your engine not functioning correctly, which is veeeeeery rarely the only sign of a blown engine. As Paul and JaguarDoc said, a qualified second opinion is definitely in order..
Keep us in the loop!
Mike
P.S. A SC V8 would be sweet, nonetheless..
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If the engine is still running without making ugly noises, I'd get a second opinion before doing anything else.
