Advice for a New Engine on 03 2003 Disco II

[TRover]

2 months ago i bought a used 2003 DII SE 7. One month later the car began to randomly overheat, i would fill up with coolant multiple times but later on it would at some point overheat.

The worst case scenario possible came true. I havent used the vehicle in a month and was able to take it to the LR dealer and they confirmed for me that cylinder is probably split and that coolant is mixing in the cylinder and that I pretty much need a whole new block.

The car other than needing a new engine is in really good shape, the dealer told me that it appeared as if the head gaskets had recently been done on the car in an attempt to salvage that engine, but most likely the problem persisted as i am now stuck with a dud.

So ask for help please from anyone, as I am a brand new to LR, on what is the best approach to getting a hold of SHORT or LONG BLOCK engine to replace this one, I really hate the fact that i got screwed with this buy, but I am thinking about trying to fix.

where should i look for short blocks as i understand that this may be the best fix according to the LR dealer, or if anyone has any other insight i am all ears any and all help is welcome

thank you

 

[joey]

Give Nathan a call in my Signature I am sure he can help you out.

 

[tjp74]

Start your hunting for a deal on ebay and craigslist. I've been looking for a replacement engine for a while for my '00 DII and found one locally for $700 but there were some good deals on ebay also.

Example, a brand new engine, 4.6L complete long block. Listed for about $4K. Gone now.
A brand new short block, 4.6L went for under $3000 if I remember correctly.
A complete 4.6L engine, used, just under 70K miles, prefessional seller with warantee went for under $2000.
There is an active listing, 4.6L used, mileage unknown for $2600 plus shipping. Little pricy compare to other deals.

Also, http://car-part.com/ lists several 4.6L engines for you disco.

Other option is take your engine apart and rebuild it using stepped liners (custom made to fix the issue permanantely) and weld the block. But you could be looking at $5000 or higher to have someone else do it for you.