Just thought id drop a few pic pulled the front off and a nice oil patch round the oil pump is this a unusual place to go at the bottom .pls let me know .belts were done at 69000 not sure if this the old style pump. Oh and the left pulley casing decided to fall off when undoing .readung tour rightups on here this framework sounds like its made of plastic lol.

Is the belt tensionner missing in drivers side ? No

Is the engine painted black ?

That's a snapped crank. Breaks between cylinders 2/3, pushed the front end of the crank forwards, and fractures the oil pump casing

Engine is as good as scrap

Hi .yes engine is painted black does that tell you its a recon or gen .pulleys were all there and intact ...i was thinking the crank has caused the crack being that low .time to looksee and find another block foing to pull the bottom tommorow and have a look at the destruction ..well i bought it on the understanding i was changing the engine but was hopeing for a crank.shell. change.and get away with a little work lol.

Yes with all that black paint it does point to a recon I would say.

I would say going in for the third engine in a only a 100000 lifetime is not a good advert for these engines.

Shame i cant find out whos fitted the engine and when was fitted it may be still under waranty that would have been a bonus lol .my heads ticking now im going off to do some research and check history on the documents ...ive found several cheap jags under 2k witb low miles and full service so will go looking and find the donor.

check engine number v the logbook

Hi Disco mikey or Andy my question is how much hassle is it to change ftom manual back to auto box ive found a jag 2.7 but manual .is it just the torque flywheel and bell housing? Is the bell house a straight bolt iff bolt on change cheers m.

Hi Disco mikey ive picked up that 2.7 block sounds ok runs nice but what make shells would you recommend to replace existing ,Glyco.arp.king.etc i value your opinion cheers m.

I would be tempted to just leave it alone if it sounds fine.

What's the milage on it?

Change the rear belt while engine out.
And do front too ?

What year is the jag ?

All the accessory parts require stripping off the jag engine and LR pats fitting.

Injectors
Pas pump
AC Comp.
Alternator
Turbo's
Sump
Dip stick tube

Hi Andy thanks for the info the jag is a 2005 110.000 mile good history to 80 ish and a 2 owner from new.shame to gas axe it up bit must needs .my mate said to leave the shells but i thought while its out to put some fresh in .going to flush engine and replace oil then drop again to give a clean it is well due a service.upgrade oilpump replace chocolate frame work cambelts etc..but glad you mentioned back belt forgot about that.has there been any call for the chains to be changed ? Anyyhing else im forgeting pls let me know cheers m.

You do hear the odd story of chain failure.

If you plan to keep for a long time I guess it would be a sensible time to replace.
Not cheap though.

Markmarc.. I think you may find it beneficial to join the sister Disco3/4 forum. Those guys are more into the DIY stuff. This forum is great, however more into enjoying the cars than repairing. Remember Disco is a Sport in working clothes. In Spain - 2018 F Pace - Frightened away from the Sports due to crank failures
Gone - A couple of RRS, A couple of Disco's. However thinking of another Sport.

Just for starters
https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/2-7-tdv6-en...53207.html
https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/engine-body-procedures-158296.html In Spain - 2018 F Pace - Frightened away from the Sports due to crank failures
Gone - A couple of RRS, A couple of Disco's. However thinking of another Sport.