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[Unicorn]

Finger(ling)s crossed then Trout! Hoping for the best for ya.

[Unicorn]

A good day so far ...... finally some rain (light, but at least consistent) .... there was only 1.5 inches left in the tanks

...... AND .......

a new arrival spotted by Mrs Uni running around it's (first time) Mum this morning

[trout]

This is what was found when the heads came off

We have removed the cylinder heads & found the gasket has blown & the cylinder head will need servicing, reface, pressure test & crack test. The heads will need to be acid bathed as they have a very large
 amount of sludge in the engine. Oil galleries from the block to cylinder head were completely blocked due to carbon & sludge. We would need to remove the engine sump to clean sump & oil pick up pipe. The vehicle appears to have missed a few oil changes in it's life. The hydraulic lifters are worn out due to lack of lubrication & would require replacing.
The Spark plugs & Leads require replacing as they are very worn, the outlet pipe on the top of the radiator is cracked, the plastic has gone rotten/soft possibly due to overheating/age. Radiator replacement is required (looks like someone may have tried to superglue it up in the past) Also recommended to replace 2x idlers & main belt tensioner which are noisy to spin as well as fan belt.
Nothing visibly wrong with the water pump, however, you may wish to replace it while we are in the area. Also a recommendation to fit a low coolant level alarm. Subject to the cylinder head service cost, the total for everything including the optional water pump/coolant alarm is around $4500

Bugger :dash1:
Looks like the previous owner didn't think that doing regular oil changes was a good idea, Bloody moron :ireful:

[Nevol]

Wow, how cute is that? :birthday: little one.

[Basil]

Yeah,cute photo's.

Sorry to hear about the car Jim,the alloy V-8 seems the best of the LR engines,the V-6 Diesels were spinning bearings a few years back,don't know if its been sorted.  

http://australiancar.reviews/reviews.php#!content=recalls&make=Land%20Rover&model=Discovery%204&gen=514

[Unicorn]

Thanks Nevol & Basil .... she sure is a little cutie.

Geez Trout, I'm really hoping that those heads come back clear!

Little Uni has a 2003 B2500 Mazda Bravo that started putting oil into the coolant. Did the oil cooler gaskets, then the head and all other gaskets and checked the turbo cooler etc. So it looks like a head crack which is going to be a costly exercise (despite him being a Mazda mechanic).

[Basil]

No worries,interesting expression on your Dog,seems like there is no hint of jealousy or aggression from territory invasion or the like,more like "here we go again,someone else i have to share my food with''.LOL.

[Pedro]

Was thinking along similar lines Basil - the dog reckons the foal is getting more attention than it is due.

Pedro

[Unicorn]

:laugh2: .... Yes, his usual look. Always keeping an eye on the happenings.

Here he is in a more relaxed mood on their bed. (Lounge bed courtesy of the most recent road-side pickup).

Our new girl (still only a pup) is getting a wash from one of the cats.

If they have pups one day it should be an interesting outcome. He's boxer x ridgeback .... she's german shepherd x dingo x rottie x kelpie.

[JeffH]

Erected a bulkhead this morning and did this little, simple job this afternoon. Wanted to leave time to watch the top ten shootout!
Apologies to Mick Dundee.

That's not a cutlery drawer.


This is a cutlery drawer...

Now we need some decent, matched cutlery but that might have to wait a while.

A couple of el-cheapo, adjustable, bamboo cutlery trays; some disassembly and re-assemble (with help from some glue and cardboard) and Voila!

Being measured up for glass splashbacks (very nice but mega expensive) on Monday so we are getting close -everything is operational so no hassle there.
Will post some pics. when it is all done.

[Unicorn]

Top job Jeff! :good:

[trout]

Great job on the "Fighting Irons" drawer, much better that to original :good:
BTW I doubt very much that anyone has a fully matched cutlery set because most of us have our favorite knives and forks left over from previous sets  :angel:

[JeffH]

And God Only Knows why we have so many teaspoons.

[Triggersmob]

Good job Jeff.
I wish I had a cutlery drawer that big.  

[ausjack]

Yep, lookin good Jeff :good: