Buying Rebuilt Engine Sources

[109 Pretender]

I agree- have it rebuilt locally. Your mechanic will remove and replace - if he can't do that get a new mechanic because the complexity of a series Rover is 2 steps above a B&S lawnmotor. Research and find a competent machine shop. Those guys are who's going to "rebuild" your engine. A good machine shop will have the specs, or you can supply the specs for the clearances on the pistons, bearings, etc. (Rover shop manual)

The great thing about engine building is that 0.004" clearance is the same whether your working on a Rover or a Rolls Royce.

If your mechanic is "unsure" that he can perform the work - he can't.

P.S. your budget is quite generous and you should have money left over even if it's a total major engine rebuild.

Good Luck!

[Cutter]

Please leave politics out of this and all discussions. thanks. we get enough of that outside of the rover bubble.

P.S. I think this thread has passed its useful point as well.

[I Leak Oil]

Wait you're Nancy Pelosi?

The only one getting bent out of shape is the OP. This thread had a lot of good information contributed to it that would have saved the OP both money and time for both trip and truck.

www.expeditinportal.com. Wade through the BS yourself. There was at one time good info on that forum, at least till the poseurs over ran it...

No, Nancy would take your money and spend it then tell you what it went to after she found out herself what she spent it on! Pass the bill then find out what's in it...gotta love it!

Anyway, there is some good info here. The OP obviously decided to go the ACR route anyway. Who gives a dog log what he spends his money on? It's his money. The most we can hope for is that someone else will come along and use the info to their advantage what ever that may be. All this other crap is just that.....

Agreed about ExPo, still a fun place to waste time though.

[Terrys]

You do actually like Land Rovers by the way?

3 dozen in 42 years, what do you think?
I wasn't 'assuming' anything. You only just brought up the back surgery issues, and I didn't make any assumptions, I made a statement based on years of experience, for both myself and countless friends I have accumulated along the way.
But, why am I not surprised you took my comments the way you did, and came back with another pissy response. You're nothing if not consistant.

[gchinsr]

Hey Terry
It's not from people throwing a wrench in the mix. It from people who assume that their opinion, is the only one that matters. It's from people who assume one is an idiot, because someone chose to spend their money, on what would make them happy. Not make you happy, make themselves happy. Huge difference there, and that is just rude, plain and simple. There are too many "assumptions" such as stock defender seats. I have series type seats with 3 different foams in them, that are much thicker, and ten times more comfortable the defender seats. I have put roughly 3k miles on, testing the weight distribution, and calculating power needed, driving between 100-300 miles a day, and the seats are just right, thank you. And the assumption that I should only drive a new Cushy Mobile? You do actually like Land Rovers by the way? Right? I am not assuming that 500 miles into the trip we will be miserable, perhaps you would if you took the drive. Your assumptions just do not apply here. Did you assume I thew darts on a board to make my choices? Seems that way. I don't assume anything, I think things out quite well, and will have it well sorted long before we leave. I know what I am capable a lot better than any one else, and I always push myself to that limit, that's just me, and to me how I am going to be at any point in time, is the biggest joke ever. It's very funny how the assumptions come at me, then when I have an explanation for my choice, you assume it's wrong anyway, because you assume only you are right. What I am doing, is fine for us, no assumptions, just facts. Now that engine choice, and seats are covered, what next, Don't like my choice of wheels? Have a great day!
Greg

[Eric W S]

I disagree...people should only spend money on what I tell them to because I know whats best for everyone.

Wait you're Nancy Pelosi?

The only one getting bent out of shape is the OP. This thread had a lot of good information contributed to it that would have saved the OP both money and time for both trip and truck.

www.expeditinportal.com. Wade through the BS yourself. There was at one time good info on that forum, at least till the poseurs over ran it...

[mongoswede]

Exactly! I'm not sure why anyone would get all bent about what someone spends their time or money on. It's their junk, they can do what they want.
To argue about HP numbers or mileage, etc. is one thing but some of this is just outright dumb.....

I disagree...people should only spend money on what I tell them to because I know whats best for everyone.

[I Leak Oil]

Do what you want to do. And in the words of the late great Warren Zevon "Enjoy every sandwich." That pretty much sums it up.
Jim Wolf

Exactly! I'm not sure why anyone would get all bent about what someone spends their time or money on. It's their junk, they can do what they want.
To argue about HP numbers or mileage, etc. is one thing but some of this is just outright dumb.....

[Terrys]

Greg, you're one of the few lucky parents whose kids want to spend time with them, and that's a gift today.
I've got a dozen years on you, and my twins are grown. One is stationed in the CG in Kodiak, AK, so as far as "expeditions", BTDT. I agree with the premise that too many people put too much emphasis on making their Land Rover an 'expedition' vehicle, when all they end up doing is going camping. Personally, I love comping out of my Defender, but unless I somehow got warped back to my 20s, would prefer to do any expeditions in a nice Roadtrek or other such mini motorhome. Here's why, and maybe your orthopedic surgeon would be wise to check into this too.
Stock Defender seats are in no way, shape, or form, appropriate for anyone with back issues. In fact, leafer, or coil sprung, anything other than the cushy new stuff is the only LR you ought to be playing with.
I replaced the seats in my defender in '02, and they are far better than stock, with high bolsters and lumbar support. That said, 6 hours from here to our place in Maine is absolute hell and I pay dearly. I too have back issues, and it's only because Ive been playing with Land Rovers for over 40 years that I keep doing it. I'm not a total masochist though, I do have a pretty nice Volvo wagon with damn nice seats.
You seem to get kinda pissy when people say something that sounds like a wrench in your works, and I think engines should be the least of your concerns. I'd hate to set off on the trip of a lifetime with my son, and begin regretting it 500 miles into the trip. You can get pissy with me too if you want. My son has way more enthusiasm than I do, and sometimes I have difficulty not joining in. I don't want to remember something we did together as the worst experience in my life.

[lrdukdog]

engine

Do what you want to do. And in the words of the late great Warren Zevon "Enjoy every sandwich." That pretty much sums it up.
Jim Wolf

[gchinsr]

Thanks for that. Having to retire at 43, almost 8 years ago, things have been a bit tough. Engineering has provided me a comfortable life, great working projects, and traveling all over, doing what I do.And even though my health is not the best, I choose to live on. Sure things move slowly most of the time, but I am doing something constructive, with a goal to attain. It's all to easy to criticize others sitting on your couch, I choose to get the hell out of Dodge while still possible. How many of your children out there want to spend time with you? And I'm suppose to worry about this engine, or that engine, or aerodynamics? Wrong answer. I am pretty much the luckiest dad out there, and will be out there on the road with my son enjoying our time together, that is all that matters. People forget what is important, I feel sorry for you, you are the ones in bad shape. This thread is way off base, and I apologize to all for that. I have stated my opinion, and I'm done. I have work to do.
Cheers,
Greg

[LaneRover]

and some folks don't get Land Rovers!

Greg, I think it is great that you are planning the trip with your son! Especially if you think that you have limited comfortable 'Travel time' left. I would love to go exploring all over in my Land Rover whether I call it camping or an expedition.

I look at the difference between camping and expeditions like my jobs in film. Camping is like a commercial, it might be for a day or two or even a week. An expedition is like a TV series, it could last for months or even years - but I'm still doing the same type of work.

[gchinsr]

Having undergone a 12.5 hour spinal reconstruction surgery, my time available to do a trip of this magnitude is limited. The surgery was not to make me better, only to keep me from being paralyzed from the damage of an accident after my first surgery. At the rate I am going, I have about 3 years before this is not possible. My son, now in college busting balls to make a better life for himself, wants to take a break after graduation, and wants to spend time together with dad, and see South America. what better way to do this. This has nothing to do with getting caught up in anything. I am an optimist, and rather act, and move forward, rather than do nothing and complain about this and that. If We are not able to make the trip as planned, then we can modify it as best as possible. Diesel, petrol, not as many Land rovers anymore, blah blah blah we are not siting on our butts, we are doing the best we can, with what we have. Isn't that what Land Rovers are all about. Funny how this comes from simply one person telling another great motor, happy for you. Sounds like a bunch of Toyo purists lurking and naysayers who have nothing positive to say about anything. Done.
Cheers,
Greg

[mongoswede]

That was funny.

Personally, I just don't get the whole "expedition thing" anyway. Just seems like a huge waste of time, money, and vacation.

its easy to get caught up in the "Expedition" preparation and end up going way overboard and then of course never going on said expedition. I don't think I could stand driving a rover so many miles...I'd much rather do it on a motorcycle.

[Eric W S]

That was funny.

Personally, I just don't get the whole "expedition thing" anyway. Just seems like a huge waste of time, money, and vacation.