Hi, my 1995 Range Rover HSE 4.6 has overheated and stopped (engine knocking, steam coming out of various places from engine) . What is a...

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 Hello Peter... how are you doing? Please give me a moment while I type the necessary parts to replace and a store where you can purchase it. Thank you

Parts to be replaced

1. Overhauling gaskets (set of gaskets to be used in the engine)

2. Piston rings

3. Pistons (if the old one is deformed)

4. Piston liner (if the engine block has severe damage because of overheating)

5. Valves and valve guides

6. Main bearing (crank shaft)

7. Main bearing caps

8. Rod bearing and caps

Note: Replacements and settings should be done by a machine shop.

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Yes I believe that it's better to replace the engine to save you from all the trouble. Let me check the best engine swaps for you. Please give me a moment

Please give me a moment to look for a 300tdi for your HSE Peter. thanks

You there Peter? Please click on the link below, I find this one closest to what you need plus you can see and test the engine for it is installed still. They can do the fitting to your vehicle as well. This will be your one stop shop Peter

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Land-Rover-Discovery-300tdi-motor-/ ***-***-**** 48?hash=item4d3ceba36c:g:FX4AAOSwUdlWcavH

Please let me know once you see it Peter, I'm gonna ask you something after. Thank you

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Maybe I can refer you to my fellow expert who may have work or experience on engine swap on a vehicle like yours. I will ask him to take over this question Peter.

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After dealing with 5 of these in my shop, there are 2 courses of repair. Rebuild the engine and have each part checked for cracks and trueness. You will need a great machine shop to do the micro magnafluxing. Make sure to check and balance the crankshaft. If the motor is locked up, I think a factory replacement is going to be the best long term fix. This V8 comes balanced and is very difficult to partially repair. 

This is the only engine I will only use factory parts on. I would say if your not highly experienced and meticulously detailed technician, I would recommend not undertaking this project. I absolutely would not use a used engine from a similar model due to the wiring harness variances. Wish I had some better news but this is the truth. 

There should be several certified Range Rover repair facilities in Australia. You can contact Range Rover UK tech support and they will advise you which ones would best fit your needs and be close to you.