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This document refers to pre 2012 engines, and I think it refers to possibly a different problem ie rotation of bearing shells at manufacture or in service.
As Wiggs car is 2015, it should have the new type assembly to prevent rotation of shells. Snapped cranks seem to be another kettle of fish, but sometimes may also be a consequence of a rotated shell on an earlier engine.
The problem is we just don't know what's going on inside!
20th Jan 2017 8:55 am
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An engine that is demanded too much with an increase of displacement, an increase of power and a pair increase so great, while maintaining almost the same engineering, it is logical that it loses reliability IMHOlost in translation!
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20th Jan 2017 9:27 am
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20th Jan 2017 9:31 am
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I use Warrenty Wise for mine.
20th Jan 2017 10:00 am
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they didn't pay up when I had an engine failure - different problem but still needed new engine Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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20th Jan 2017 10:44 am
wiggs
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Mine was last serviced at 58300 miles ( Aug 2016 )G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
20th Jan 2017 11:56 am
Jaggz
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Warranty wise paid towards my new engine no questions asked, I'd only taken 4K cover though thinking that would cover all eventualities not realising Landrovers seem to eat engines for fun
20th Jan 2017 12:15 pm
wiggs
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update
just had a call from the dealers ..car will be ready to pick up tomorrow ( dam ..I was enjoying the sport !)
said had plenty of oil in , but traces of metal were also in there
They have been working on it all weekend apparentlyG4 Gone ...but not forgotten
23rd Jan 2017 4:38 pm
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That was quick.
23rd Jan 2017 4:39 pm
wiggs
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I know
Told me they wer looking at about 10 days for engine then a few to fitG4 Gone ...but not forgotten
23rd Jan 2017 4:41 pm
firthy77
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Which dealer Wiggs?
23rd Jan 2017 4:45 pm
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Hopefully they haven't just taken your old crank out & fixed it with a bit of blue tac.
Good your back in business and no longer posing in the snort.
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