2009 LR LR2 - Knocking Noise From The Engine Block
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2009 LR LR2 - Knocking Noise From The Engine Block
Hi guys,
We bought this 2009 LR2 HSE from a dealer in chicago about a month ago "as is" no warranty. The vehicle was running fine until a week ago when this "knocking"/"clanking" noise appeared. The noise come undoubtedly from the engine block; more specifically from the passenger side of it. This has the 3.2L 6-cylindrs in-line engine.
This is what I notice about the noise:
It is almost absent at first start; except when accelerating pass 2,300/3,000RPMS.
It becomes a lot more perceptible when the engine reaches operating temperature.
It becomes, lauder when accelerating but also sounds worse when decelerating (if that, makes sense)
It is not perceptible (everything seems fine) when driving in the highway at 70MPH, constant speed.
We took it to the local dealer (not the one we bought it from) and paid $160 to be told what we already know “there is a problem with the engine” No details of what could be causing the noise. They quoted a new engine replacement ($11,200) and a used engine replacement ($6,800) they did not quote a repair saying, “It best not to mess with these engines” I wonder what kind of mechanics are they..
Thank you forehand for your comments/suggestions/opinions etc.
Julio Almeida
Madison, Wisconsin USA (originally from Uruguay :-) )
We bought this 2009 LR2 HSE from a dealer in chicago about a month ago "as is" no warranty. The vehicle was running fine until a week ago when this "knocking"/"clanking" noise appeared. The noise come undoubtedly from the engine block; more specifically from the passenger side of it. This has the 3.2L 6-cylindrs in-line engine.
This is what I notice about the noise:
It is almost absent at first start; except when accelerating pass 2,300/3,000RPMS.
It becomes a lot more perceptible when the engine reaches operating temperature.
It becomes, lauder when accelerating but also sounds worse when decelerating (if that, makes sense)
It is not perceptible (everything seems fine) when driving in the highway at 70MPH, constant speed.
We took it to the local dealer (not the one we bought it from) and paid $160 to be told what we already know “there is a problem with the engine” No details of what could be causing the noise. They quoted a new engine replacement ($11,200) and a used engine replacement ($6,800) they did not quote a repair saying, “It best not to mess with these engines” I wonder what kind of mechanics are they..
Thank you forehand for your comments/suggestions/opinions etc.
Julio Almeida
Madison, Wisconsin USA (originally from Uruguay :-) )
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Most land rover dealers suck. Their interest in customer services extends only to doing warranty oil changes for premium customers (the kind who trade the car after 36 months or warranty expiration whichever comes first). They also have to deal with NUMEROUS different engine types which have been put in those cars over the years.
Find a local british mech with a good rep, even if you have to travel. Or a volvo specialist.
The volvo engine in that car *should* have a pretty bullet-proof bottom end, assuming reasonable mileage, normal oil changes and hopefully synthetic oil. Unfortunately you don't know for certain that it had basic maintenance done over the years.
A good mech should be able to at least diagnose the problem, it might be something not catastrophic. It could be something like a motor mount, or a top-end issue.
The dealer is right about one thing though, it would be hard to rebuild a modern engine like that reliably outside the factory. If the bottom end is bad, a used motor might be the best bet, or the scrap yard.
Find a local british mech with a good rep, even if you have to travel. Or a volvo specialist.
The volvo engine in that car *should* have a pretty bullet-proof bottom end, assuming reasonable mileage, normal oil changes and hopefully synthetic oil. Unfortunately you don't know for certain that it had basic maintenance done over the years.
A good mech should be able to at least diagnose the problem, it might be something not catastrophic. It could be something like a motor mount, or a top-end issue.
The dealer is right about one thing though, it would be hard to rebuild a modern engine like that reliably outside the factory. If the bottom end is bad, a used motor might be the best bet, or the scrap yard.
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