SDV6 3.0L - Diesel Engine Assembly / S4-Ep17

Finally, we can assemble our 3.0L SDV6 Diesel Engine of our Land Rover Discovery 4, which had a snapped crankshaft after only 64000 km. In previous episodes we showed how we bought the car, removed the engine and fixed the lower end.
We are not liable for any harm you do to your car, your engine, your surroundings or yourself. Use the information given in this video at your own risk.
We hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching,
Vera & Christian
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[@DiHandley]

I suppose you both realise that your channel is required viewing by all Landrover mechanics and technicians in order to pass their training course! Christian your engine rebuilds are better than what comes out of the Landrover factory brand new!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Well after cutting the video maybe 😬 Christian

[@GavinEarnshaw]

If only this were true 😂

[@1960livvy]

I thought this was a ford engine ?

[@GavinEarnshaw]

@@1960livvy I seem to remember that this 'Lion' engine was a joint effort between Ford, JLR AJD-V6 and Peugeot named DT17. The 2.7 first version was fitted to various Jag, LR, RR, Peugeot 607 and possibly other vehicles. Ford owned JLR at the time. Wiki says it was part of Ford Duratorq family. I also remember that BMW and Peugeot/Citroen did a joint diesel 1.6litre. Later Ford made another 'lion' engine based in a truck block and was the SDV8 4.4 litre diesel which had no common parts.

[@1960livvy]

I don’t believe a joint effort at all

[@Taz6688]

You work so well together, the attention to detail needed for an engine rebuild is so much easier with someone supporting you, rather than just helping. You make it look so easy, which it is not. A real credit to both of you, cannot wait to see the next episode.

[@Discoworx]

(Assembling engine) "Ready for the next engine failure". Christian's humour is priceless.

[@deplorablebristolian]

Hats off to you for torquing every single fastener. I certainly don't have the patience for that.

[@michaeldallimore8590]

I don't think I could ever get tired of watching you reassemble the TDV6 engine. I learn something new every time. Your knowledge and collection of tools is incredible. Thanks for another very educational video.

[@stuartmoles843]

Why am I so interested in this channel, I haven’t even got a LR and don’t even intend getting one after seeing all the issues😂 great work, you make a great team even dragging your son in for a helping hand!

[@MrGoldman9]

I summarize all my words and say that I wish I were your neighbor ..Thank you for all your wonderful content

[@landyfan5366]

I used to be relaxed driving my D4, but after watching your channel, I now drive in fear of catastrophic crank failure. Perhaps ignorance is bliss for someone who struggles to open the bonnet ;o)

[@gazzafloss]

They certainly don't all break cranks, though many have. There's a couple of D4's owners where I live, both get well used daily and have plenty of trouble free klms on them. Don't sweat, enjoy.

[@terryurquhart2413]

At least you know how to fix it if it does 😂

[@Vera_and_Christian]

You can relax - only 1 out of 100 LR4 cranks snap. If you win 10 million in the lottery, then you should start to worry. Christian

[@heinzweber7642]

​😂😂😂

[@deonbrunette9767]

I have been a mechanic for 40 years and you don’t get better than Christian, he would make a great mechanic trainer.

[@glennmoore5880]

Loving this series, even as a mechanic myself. Not even sure why, maybe to see someone else suffer through things like this 😂

[@dingleydell3250]

I’m glad Vera is there to keep an eye on things Christian, if it’s only for OMG interjections 😂, great video guys love these and the humour is so subtle marvellous content.

[@flodurpups9846]

Here we can what German makes it great in history. This pure knowledge in person. Thx Christian

[@KatlegoMac]

“I’m ageing…” - Christian 🤣🤣🤣

[@MorningNapalm]

I am so happy you take the time to clean things before re-mounting them, I see too many KZbin mechanic videos where they mount dirty parts again. I always wonder what the probability is that some pieces of dirt will cause harm.

[@terryurquhart2413]

Christian / Vera , I spent my last work trip away out of UK watching the channel and was amazed at the content …. Within a week of being home in UK , i stopped dithering and bought a Discovery 4….! Had a Range Rover sport years ago but sold it , realised what i really had needed and should have bought was a Discovery 4….. Mine is Fuji White / black trim but loving it …. Will service it myself now , great to have something i can play with the dirty bits … within reason of course … thanks for pushing me over that edge!!

[@AW-Services]

Another absolutely brilliant video Christian & Vera. Fantastic progress with the rebuild and hilarious installments of German humour and comedy 👏

[@gazzafloss]

Lovely work Christian and Vera, can't wait to see and hear it run again.

[@w4lsh]

Stumbled across your channel today & have binged watched all the episodes on this Discovery, enjoyed every second, greetings from London!

[@ianwheat1577]

It's always good to watch the two of you working together. Your attention to detail is second to none .well done I think that engine will run like a sewing machine better then new

[@mickbawn6815]

Cristian certainly knows his stuff , fantastic!

[@garycooper6817]

Thank you again for giving me half an hour of enjoyable entertainment on a Sunday

[@barrieneill410]

Awesome work again on the mechanical side as well as the camera/video production. Wishing my life away as I wait for next Sunday.

Ha sido un gran y meticuloso trabajo. He restaurado muchos motores como N47, N57, OM642, otros del grupo PSA. Todos los motores tienen cosas buenas y malas, pero lo importante es siempre disfrutar.

[@johnwillett4086]

Great! - looking forward to next week now and the final install. 👍

[@Qwerty1235945]

I used to hate Sundays as they marked the end of the weekend, but now I have something to look forward to. Thank you for your entertaining and informative videos. Your work is superb.

[@BenMitro]

The suspense! Will it start? Ofcourse it will! - Christian and Vera put it together..better than any Monday engine assembly and probably better than a Wednesday engine assembly.

[@jg6579]

I had to laugh when you mentioned "Sarah-n-Tuned". She's one of my favourites to watch. Small world. You two are funny and very entertaining even if I don't own a LR.

[@geoffaries]

I love these videos, but it makes me in even more awe of the RAF guys and factory techicnians who serviced and repaired the Napier Sabre 24 cylinder engine 😮

[@user-me-Roland]

I don't know what your plans are with the car after repairs, but if you sell it , the buyer has a car with probably the best build engine ever , i think even in the factory is not so much attention to each detail...Nice to follow your channel , educational and funny in one deal ...keep up the good work ! Greetings from Belgium

[@martiniv8924]

OMG ! I have been pronouncing my Stahlwille tools as ‘Star-Willy’ 🙈……. The more I see the Ford V6 diesel, the more I think how great (reliable) would the car have been with a Mercedes V6 or BMW I6 diesel, so many Brit part suppliers, Chinese tool makers Etc would be out of work, and C&V would have only the gardening to do 🤔 😂

[@gmlover82]

Fantastic video! Love your humor, cracks me up. Hopefully Steven didn’t have any other bad days on the assembly line.

[@andrewmarkland9411]

Superb. A cliff hanger ending❤

[@-DC-]

Superb Workmanship, Well and Workwomanship 👊

[@adrianrobertson1478]

The mark of a great artist - and let's agree what Christian and Vera are doing is artistry - is to make it look easy and simple to the likes of a Luddite like me. The thought actually crossed my mind for just an instant that I could maybe do it! About the only thing I could actually do is utter Vera's immortal "OMG!" Keep on keeping on!

[@MrLjbikes]

The only couple that can strip and rebuild an engine and come out as clean as when they started 😂..brilliant x

[@milandjukic3589]

Christian and Vera as usual fantastic blog and video ❤👊🇬🇧

[@stephenmeehan9961]

Brilliant video again and these aren't simple engines with all the components and the amount of special tools needed to install and check parts at every stage of the rebuild. The fun and jokes yous have between yourselves is lovely to see, a great couple together. I can see why these are expensive to work on and engineering an engine without a simple dipstick is a move that is asking for problems after a few years.

[@johnj5985]

Good job Christian and Vera, your attention to detail is inspiring. Makes me want to drop my VW and go to LR! Great video guys!

[@PaletoB]

The amount of engendering behind a modern engine like this is mind-blowing.😯 For some reason I now want to build a "hot rod" with this engine but without forced induction...😳

[@Vera_and_Christian]

absolutely crazy how much stuff is on such an engine. Christian

[@grahameroberts8109]

German engineering at its humorous best! 🦘🙏🦘

[@jeffreywilkinson2679]

Just superb. I love your work so much. Thank you Vera and Christian. Best wishes.

[@scousepie2]

Amazing Guys.. well done to you both... from the UK.

[@amazoniaamazonia7225]

You guys set the bar high, well done.

[@josephsteed8015]

I am so glad I found this channel. I look forward to Sundays knowing that I will be laughing with you guys! I really do enjoy the content, and find it both interesting and informative. I don’t even have a Land Rover ( or any other 4x4).😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤

[@williamwicklow5192]

Fantastic job well done great to watch on Sunday morning with a coffee 👏👍

[@jasonlewry3307]

Awesome work. Huge respect.

[@hansvanleersum8309]

Christian&Vera,Fantastic job you done Cant whait til next week! Hvl.

[@TracyCorbett]

Love this series with the new Discovery! Super satisfying to see the engine come back together with such care and attention. I'm looking for an engine rebuild project myself right now :)

[@desmcdermott6090]

Good morning Vera and Christian. Really enjoying the videos on the Discovery 4 and looking forward to next weekend's clickety clicks. 👍

[@OfficalDidYouKnow]

we need the next part of the video, love you guys as a couple.... real power couple you are and love how much knowledge you guys have

[@Red-kite617]

Thanks for another great video looking forward to next Sunday 👍 Mike

[@dn0682]

Congratulations for the commitment you guys show proof. You deserve all the credit for the work you have done. Regards Dorin.

[@baz4x4r]

I wished I had your skills and knowledge. Well done both of you, yet again.

[@mrnathc]

Love watching you guys play 👍

[@evanduggan431]

Well done you two...I'm stressad just sitting here watching your progress...and now I have to another week with my fingers crossed🫰😬

[@tomhutcheson66]

Thanks guys - another great video!

[@SlightlyModifiedUk]

Cut the video right at the critical point where it was turning over. Absolute torture! Brilliant video again guys as always well done.

[@kumbirayinyabereka5190]

Wow! Another excellent video from you both. I can't wait for the next one. See you next Sunday.

[@martin-f5482]

fantastic work you've done! love your videos so much.

[@alhit007]

I so so look forward to seeing your latest videos,, it is a must not miss video at the end of every week, I have said it before but your attention to detail is fantastic and your team work is so amazing and heartwarming to see, especially in today’s mad world. Stay safe and see you next week ❤

[@josephp5058]

Another good engineering lesson for us lesser mortals Thank you guys

[@ASamson123]

Omg what a cliffhanger! Love the video can’t wait for next Sunday!

[@davyarthurs]

I don’t own a JLR group Motor, I own a fancy Toyota, but I still love this channel and the Toyota jokes 😂

[@Andrewpc2023]

Brilliant once again, Christian and Vera, also a guest appearance from Robin. I am learning so much and the click click has been a revelation. LR time much better than Eurovision!

[@DanielNovello]

Thanks

[@ElliottSix]

I've enjoyed every video, found your channel from the start of this project :) Love every new video that comes out, can't wait for the next one!

[@MrCynical999]

My favourite Sunday morning viewing ❤

[@robinireland810]

Today, I had a nice bowl of banana custard whilst enjoying your latest instalment. That engine will probably be the most carefully built and “in specification” unit to be fitted in a Land Rover.

[@alanadair2367]

My favourite time on Sunday watching the best KZbin channel 👍

[@aliabasfathi8601]

Hello teacher, don't be tired

[@DiscoGruffalo]

The video diary of 'my' engine being built is therapy for me.

[@RichieRouge206]

Wow I LOVE thunderstorms so much! Do you get many? A big bonus to the video! This was great to watch Christian reassembling the engine! Very satisfying indeed. You are both brilliant fun

[@Auto_Funk]

Awesome work guys!! Cannot wait to see this installed and running!! :-)

[@walterfrohlich194]

Well done - looking forward to the next video

[@24710635]

Another wonderful video, I love watching you both you are so well suited….

[@mondodaftasabrush]

Precision amazing attention to detail. Behind every good man there is a good woman with a camera and a wagging finger to supervise Fingers crossed next week we hear it start and run and prove the bath tub formula works

[@anthonyreed2228]

Well done guys, excellent video

[@stevewells2327]

Loved it guys.

[@NathanNostaw]

Looking awesome. You both do such good work together. :)

[@josephsawicki9335]

I am totally impressed by your work both of you are magnificent together man i wish i could find a coworker that makes such tedious work so much fun Thank you for your videos!

[@TheDaf95xf]

Good morning Vera & Christian 😊Another outstanding video on the LR engine 😊 No Dumb ass this week lol 😆 What at tease at the end seeing her crank over 😮 I have to say Christian your technical knowledge is outstanding but sorry Vera is the star 🌟 of the show keeping you in check 🤣 Love every single minute of your videos 👍🏻 Take care & see ya both next Sonntag 😊 for Vera ❤x

[@michaelwhyte3995]

brilliant work!

[@AllenManor]

Congratulations on passing 40,000 subscribers! Watching your attention to detail in terms of torque settings and tolerances (and how bad the tolerances on some aftermarket parts), it is no wonder so many people have trouble with their engines after they rebuild them. So many things can be done incorrectly and it probably creates a cascade of failures down the road.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Thanks Allen. Hope life is good in LA. Christian

[@tomsmith6741]

Lying in bed in rainy blighty with a cuppa and this on the telly 👌🤙

[@tonywalker3725]

Brilliant as always

[@gordonbarclay6106]

Looking forward to the next video, awesome as usual..

[@thenorthwatch777]

Lol Vera you will give this man grey hair…great video, love the attention to detail and doing things correctly.

[@andrewneighbour9456]

Hi Christian and Vera. I am not a Land Rover owner Merc C220 2006, same as Christian's and 08 Merc Vito( plenty of work to do😅). I was hooked on your channel after stumbling upon your body removal video a few weeks back. I am working my way through all of your previous clips.I love your quotes, chemistry together and technical brilliance. Keep them coming.👏👌

[@markbielawski]

Ooooohh.... I'm so excited to see this installed and fired!!! 😁

[@MrDrz400s]

Amazing content as usual, it's almost a step by step guide 😊 something for the patreons maybe. ❤

[@chrisjohnson8338]

Another brilliant video, keep up the good work!

[@GarrickPayne]

Wow, when I started watching 9 months ago you were at around 24K subscribers I think. You are getting towards double that now, good job!

[@Bella123527]

One small step for man, big step/evidence for Toyota! I love your videos ! And I will never ever buy an LR. Thank's !

[@Igornero1]

Вы удивительные люди, Ваши видео потрясающие !!! Смотрю все на одном дыхании. У меня Дискавери 3, 2005 года, обслуживал только на сервисе. После Ваших видео стал самостоятельно менять фильтры и лампочки. Вы вдохновили меня развиваться в познании и обслуживании своего автомобиля. Дай бог Вам здоровья и удачи во всем !

[@Vera_and_Christian]

That is so great😀💪🙋‍♀️Vera

[@stephendawson9947]

another great video, i can't wait to see it fire up.

[@user-rb3lx9jp6v]

Good Job as usual 😊

[@charleshepplewhite7384]

Absolutely brilliant.

[@ichungwagichuki3012]

Great work guys!

[@josemarcioribeiro2325]

Master of Land Rover...it's amazing..

[@jephreychauke9156]

Excellent job looks good