One stop shop for Defender engine rebuild suggestions

[Wozy68]

Hi all,

Looks like the btm end (Whatever that means) of my beloved 2008 2.4 TDCI Defender has gone at 145K miles and though she still runs, she sounds worse than a dozen spanners thrown in a washing machine on a 1200 spin cycle. The mechanic I use says its rebuild or replace time.

So I'm looking for a decent company out there that will collect the car, rebuild and return. Saying that I might be able to nurse her around 20 miles if I have to deliver.

I'm based on the Worcestershire/Gloucestershire border between Evesham and Moreton in Marsh

I'm also open to ideas where the engine could be 'upgraded'.

Any suggestions and recommendations would be greatly appreciated

Thanks in advance.

[C Lee Farquar]

I have the same age Defender and the engine let lose at a 100k or so. Apparently the early Pumas have issues with oil spray to bottom of the pistons IIRC

I bought a new engine from M&D

I trailered it to West Wales to be done as I knew the chap, the labour rate was competitive and I needed a few jobs done.

Locally I'd be talking to The Forge Garage, Brailes or EH Douglas in Wardington.

[Wozy68]

C Lee Farquar said:

I have the same age Defender and the engine let lose at a 100k or so. Apparently the early Pumas have issues with oil spray to bottom of the pistons IIRC

I bought a new engine from M&D

I trailered it to West Wales to be done as I knew the chap, the labour rate was competitive and I needed a few jobs done.

Locally I'd be talking to The Forge Garage, Brailes or EH Douglas in Wardington.

Cheers for that