Hi all,

I've got a 2006 4.2 SC V8 (engine code STVH) which has been cooked. Head gasket is finished but as yet unsure on what else.

We've been offered a 4.2 at quite reasonable money but it's out of a 2005 Full Fat instead of a Sport, I reckon engine code on that will be MTVH).

Anyone done that swap before? Just trying to make sure it can be done before buying an engine!

According to car-part.com which is a searchable database of north American salvage yards, the 2006 4.2L is somehow special and interchangeable with zero other vehicles. The 2007 4.2L RRS engine is interchangeable with 2007-2009 RRS but not FFRR. Perhaps someone has delved into why they are different. 2009 Range Rover Sport Supercharged

Perhaps the mounting points on the block are cast in a different location between the RRS and the FFRR. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

For anyone discovering this post, it was doable.

Engine code of donor vehicle was MTVH and we subbed it into a vehicle with engine code STVH - with a few minor modifications, but the overall engine was the same with no significant differences (manifold and mounts) that couldn't just be unbolted from the old engine.

Thanks for the feedback.  2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed