Hello folks, first post here. A little backstory of my 3 month journey. I recently got rid of a 1994 Toyota LC that had 119k original miles and pretty clean. I wanted something smoother, quieter, more safety features since I do have a large herd, but still a capable rig to get off the beaten path when I want to go get lost in the Sierras.
After narrowing it down to a 2010/11 LR4, I was on the hunt for throughout Northern California and the Southwest. Late one night, I came across a fresh post on CL. 2011 LR4 HSE, one owner, California car, sitting crippled in the garage for the past two months after throwing a rod. Two holes in the lower block on passenger side. Car looked good besides a few cosmetic issues. I made a few calls and of she was to her new home.
The sad car is sitting crippled in my yard while I look for a replacement motor with under 60k on the clock. I've called a few of the dismantling yards and have gotten figures of 9-11k for a motor. Been thinking of using my buddies auction access to some of the insurance auctions to find a wrecked LR4; which there are 7 of on the West coast right now. Some with 6k on the motors.
Anyway, I thought I'd lean on the Rover community here to find out whether any of you had a line on anyone with a low mileage 5.0 V8 to get this Rover out in the mountains again. I am apprehensive of rebuilt motors as I am unsure how many miles are on the block, and the quality of the rebuild. Even with a warranty. Ideas and leads greatly appreciated.
After narrowing it down to a 2010/11 LR4, I was on the hunt for throughout Northern California and the Southwest. Late one night, I came across a fresh post on CL. 2011 LR4 HSE, one owner, California car, sitting crippled in the garage for the past two months after throwing a rod. Two holes in the lower block on passenger side. Car looked good besides a few cosmetic issues. I made a few calls and of she was to her new home.
The sad car is sitting crippled in my yard while I look for a replacement motor with under 60k on the clock. I've called a few of the dismantling yards and have gotten figures of 9-11k for a motor. Been thinking of using my buddies auction access to some of the insurance auctions to find a wrecked LR4; which there are 7 of on the West coast right now. Some with 6k on the motors.
Anyway, I thought I'd lean on the Rover community here to find out whether any of you had a line on anyone with a low mileage 5.0 V8 to get this Rover out in the mountains again. I am apprehensive of rebuilt motors as I am unsure how many miles are on the block, and the quality of the rebuild. Even with a warranty. Ideas and leads greatly appreciated.
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