Tamcameron Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hey all, I think i may have blown my gasket on my 1997 landrover defender 130... does anyone have any idea how much this would cost.... Au the best Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khalidh Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Head Gasket fixing is the most ugly part. It would cost around 3k - 4k with parts and labor (outside agency). Is your truck have been overheated to full extent??? What make you think that it has blown head gasket??? Tremendous power loss? Oil and Water mixed in radiator expansion bottle? Engine oil turned milky? Overheating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamcameron Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hey Khalid, thanks for the Info,....and very speedy i might add...The answer to your questions is all of the above except for the regular over heating. i have in Al Beha, Today and will post my reply as the out come.. But i love Joseph there and hope he does a good job for me. I will add some pictures of my Landie and the over all costs etc ... Thanks Khalid\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutbolt Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Al beaa joseph have lot of experience in LR vehicle, especially in big mods for big ruling families LR made for adventure and hunting sports. Though he is little pricey per shj standard, so just negotiate well and may be use this forum name or Khalid reference and see if he remember or respect regular business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamcameron Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 Dear all, well Al Beeha, is a little price, i know as im having a few things done to my 130. Basically the cost is 5000, to fix the broken gasket and strip the engine apart and get it working perfectly again.. Iknow this seems price, But i have see the work this guy does and am very impressed. Compared to some of the other garages that i have been to. he has also given me the option to change the engine out and replace it with a range rover engine 4.6Ltr v8 ...what do you all think to this Thanks all Tam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khalidh Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Whats a cost to swap with 4.6? Is that P38A engine he is suggesting right? Its a kind of good option while spending so much, why not upgrade to mighty one. Depends totally on price. Well to be honest if you need engine swap, do you really need beea??? There are many good and cheaper options are there in less than 1000 dhs for full swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sohailrangi Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Definitely getting 4.6 is much better option with that price tag of 5k for fixing head gasket. Used 4.6 P38 would cost between 3k - 4k and for older engine, P38 with banana manifold could cost 6k, but it perform much better too. Remember change of engine would also require slight - moderate change in fuel and intake system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamcameron Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 Hey, Thanks for all your comments and suggestions...I have called him and told him i will take the 4.6 engine... i am sure there will be some other hidden cost i will inform you all of any updates.. Au the best Tam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sohailrangi Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 What price he offering for 4.6 with engine and swap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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