TDV6 complete engine rebuild - Discovery 3 / LR3 Lion TDV6

#Landrover #LandroverDiscovery #LR3
This is the final episode of our Land Rover Discovery 3 Ford Lion 2.7L TDV6 engine rebuild series. If it does not run now, it is going to the junk yard. Make sure you stay on to the last minute and do not mess out on the previous videos.
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Vera & Christian
0:00 Einleitung
0:55 Camshaft seals
1:55 Water pump
2:29 timing belt pullys
2:44 Camshaft pullys
3:40 Camshaft sensor
4:23 Setup engine timing
10:05 Valve covers
10:57 Turbo charger
12:13 EGR valve
13:08 Timing tools
14:19 Injectors inserted
14:59 HP fuel rail
15:54 TOYOTA tools
17:13 Crankshaft dampener
18:41 Fuel return line
19:33 Fuel pump belt
20:03 Engine wiring
20:35 Upper sump
22:13 Crossover pipe
22:54 Prep for install
24:02 Crankshaft sensor
25:13 Install engine
26:23 Fly wheel bolts
31:44 Steering joint
32:17 Transm. bolts
33:16 Transm. cross member
33:39 Oil fill
34:51 Coolant hoses
36:02 Cooler install
39:31 Engine start attempt
43:20 Test drive
44:19 Final assembly
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[@raymondlogister6828]

Two words : Great RESPECT. No Land Rover garage can do this. They can only replace, and certainly not a complete engine overhaul.

[@pistonbroke]

They don't do it because of the time it takes and the cost of parts. On a warranty job JLR want the old engine back. When I worked at a main dealer, on a training course, they said the engine is "black box" meaning we were not allowed to strip it. JLR at that time didn't sell any internal components either so we couldn't rebuild it even if we wanted to.

[@billytremoloband7456]

Piston Broke Garage Joys of working at the dealer eh !

[@pistonbroke]

@@billytremoloband7456 yeah, I'd never go back to a landy main dealer. They are a pig to work on and you have ridiculous time constraints in which to do the job. It's no wonder so many shoddy repairs come out of main dealers.

[@billytremoloband7456]

Piston Broke Garage In all fairness to the foreman where I was he never really put us under too much time pressure but there was always moaning from management about efficiency!

[@zefrog7482]

The whole brand is a joke from what it used to be sadly.🙁 Always been a British thing to design great car's only to completely ruin them with a major flaw somewhere.🤦

[@duplicitousdemocracy2246]

Well done to everyone, especially Christian for even attempting this monumental task. It's been a privilege to watch this repair and rebuild video with the (required) attention to detail that very few are capable of achieving. I'm so pleased for you all, wonderful job.

[@Dave-in-France]

Congratulations to you both, for your skills, patience and stamina. This is without the very best set of videos working on a Land Rover I have EVER seen. Thank you so much for sharing this journey with us and I hope it lasts a VERY long time.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

🤗Merry Christmas🎄🙋‍♀️Vera

[@KisunsRCLife]

You guys are great!

[@claytontopkin7426]

Christian, you've rightfully earned the title: Dr Discovery! Very well done on the engine rebuild. Fabian is fortunate to have someone of your ability to work on his car. Now, off to Mongolia for the overlanding trip! P.S. Thanks for the colour commentary and trusty camera work Vera!

[@petermacgregor2004]

If I ever had a problem with my car I would want you working on it. No shortcuts. Brilliant job and a great watch.

[@Gman-nb9ge]

Crazy attention to detail, i doubt anyone else would go to these lengths

[@julesviolin]

Fabulous achievement Christian & Vera. You make a great team together 👏 NUTS to the main dealers. They have no clue in comparison!!!😅

[@davidrice6357]

Vera's smile said it all. PHEW.....

[@danielsadowski9180]

Danke Euch Vera und Christian für alle Tips und video, seit gestern bin auch stolzer LR3 Besitzer, leider auch mit Motor schaden, ich hoffe die Fachleute kriegen alles hin.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Oje, ich hoffe die Fachleute verstehen auch was von ihrem Fach😅👍Viel Erfolg und frohe Weihnachten🙋‍♀️

[@nunoli]

I would love to have you as my neighbour or my friend! People like you doesn't exist anymore! With the love for technical and understanding

[@norfolknomad]

It was everything I could do to watch these two videos as I’m terrified of losing my engine. I’ve owned my disco 3 for nearly thirteen years now and I’ve been the only owner. I love her as much today as I always have. I change my oil ever six months and I’m very sympathetic to engines. If I do lose my engine I’ll be bringing her to you in Germany 🇩🇪. I’m very impressed with your videos and your knowledge, I also love your sense of humour. You now have a new subscriber. Thank you for and excellent and very interesting couple of videos.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Thank you. I think your engine is never going to fail. It’s 60% driving behavior, 30% maintenance and 10% luck. I’ve seen well maintained TDV6 engines fail but yours will not. Yes, you can bring it over if it does fail. Christian

[@Muppet_Interfector]

We all shared that heart in our mouths moment as we waited for the oil pressure to rise. I was almost as happy as Christian when the pressure came up. Confidence or what? Painting all removable components red for the next tear down!

[@Nivulin]

Hallo ! mein Name ist Aslan, ich lebe in Russland, im Kaukasus. Ich habe mir alle Motorreparaturserien angeschaut. Ich habe das Ansehen sehr genossen. Danke für Ihre Arbeit. Ich wünsche Ihnen Gesundheit und Erfolg !

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Thanks for the wishes and everything good back to you in the Kaukasus mountain. Christian

[@rogerstarkey5390]

I'm very tempted to watch again and post an "OMG Count"! 😁👍

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅👍Make sure to tell me then. That will be my measure for future videos. 🙋‍♀️Vera

[@lindkvist88]

Fantastic video. What a great ending of the engine rebuild series. Really great work to all of you. It really put things in perspective. I was complaining about replacing the gears and cables in the hand brake module and thought that was difficult 😆 Thanks for the best car/repair/information/therapy channel on KZbin All the best from Reykjavik

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅👍Don't worry, replacing the gears on the EPB deseves at least 50 OMG's. Happy New Year. 🙋‍♀️Vera

[@sheepdogman1]

Your enthusiasm and knowledge are 2nd to none. Excellent video Thank you

[@qollinsqollo2293]

im an emotional man , cried when engine started

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅👍🙋‍♀️Vera

[@daviddickinson6955]

Lol, “put it together in British mode” Love this channel, i don’t know why/how you are not in the millions of subscribers now. Such good content.

[@joaocampos3349]

Good evening Christian and Vera. Congratulations for you special care with your land rovers. I personally do not own one, having a mitsubishi pajero tr4 and a hyundai santa fé, but enjoy watching your videos and learn very much with each one. I certainly do not have the same amount of work on maintaining them as you do with yours and your friend's car. Chistian really is Dr. Land Rover. Wonderful job and keep us learning and hoping that you manage to finish well all the tasks.

[@crt269]

OMG OMG OMG. I was as excited as you both when it ran and the oil pressure was perfect. I was actually clapping my hands. Hahaha.

[@dumanimjo609]

This was absolutely unbelievable.

[@orlandofernandes4790]

Thank you so much Christian and Vera for your kindness. You are a cute couple with a good spirit. Great job!!!!!!

[@joelethaha9369]

The people doing the demonstration would really have passion like this family which excel on what they do, hi five🤘

[@dafyddhumphreys8921]

Pure genius....amazing work. Fabians face said it all.

[@dingleydell3250]

Absolutely marvellous to you both the best vlog I have watched in years, brilliant engineering and entertainment well done and Merry Christmas both from the UK.

[@alexiskuestermann648]

Thank you very much for your kindly explanation about the Crank Shaft Position Sensor!!!!

[@jagers4xford471]

So happy for you guys. I just finished rebuilding my FORD 4.0L. Is there anything more satisfying than to hear you newly rebuilt engine start and run well? Great job...

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅👍 🙋‍♀️Vera

[@bigdavesdiscovery3world414]

At 41.05 we have a new born engine! I have to admit that I even had a tear of joy hearing this engine come to life again !! Great job from you two!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅👍Merry Christmas🎄 🙋‍♀️Vera

[@mciao8723]

You are the best person working on a disco with a lot love and good humour both of you, thank you grazie nice videos

[@equaliser2265]

Fantastic Fantastic, when it started , we had every faith in you guys, Fantastic. Xx

[@willwonka1325]

Fabian is one lucky guy to have you 2 as friends - an amazing journey, it’s been lots of highs and lows Merry Christmas everybody

[@kevinmartin9432]

I have rebuilt many engines in my life, and first fire up is always a bit stressful, but I was so nervous for you, so well done!😌

[@MSH3L60]

What a great movie I really enjoy it I don’t even have this car in my garage but I really like the scenario and each part of it 🥰

[@harrys8617]

I am addicted to your channel.

[@andrewlisenby9693]

I've never heard a smoother, or more powerful diesel engine. Well done, Christian, Vera, Fabian, and Robin. Merry Christmas to you all, and peace and prosperity in the new year!

[@cjsmith3429]

I take it as a compliment! Have you heard about the 1hdfte, 1hdfte or 1hzt? They are way more smooth.

[@agt155]

@@cjsmith3429 They should be because they don't produce any power.

[@garryellison]

Watched this from the U.K. and loved it , loved the humour an your innovation . just wonderful.

[@garyt.5219]

Massive congratulations🥳…..Came back to watch the final conclusion .. I couldn’t miss this!! … Absolutely inspirational and precision engineering masterclass!!…… I’m never gonna try it and will stick to changing the odd lightbulb and leave the rest to the experts!!

[@madmax2506]

wow, she sounds beautiful, what a fantastic job, congratulations to you all and many thanks for putting the videos together and sharing 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@fearnsey8800]

Nearly 50minutes video OMG can't wait let's put the Coffee on.

[@mikelolaizola8770]

Maravilla no me canso de ver este episodio la delicadeza y dedicacion que le poneis al Range Rover .

[@7443jan]

Hello Vera and Christian thanks for the entertaining videos. I am looking forward to see you in 2022. Best wishes.

[@tosgem]

I have binge-watched your this video series and subscribed. I am just flabbergasted at what you did. I could listen to that engine run for hours, it's like music. So satisfying and smooth

[@pipars73]

Yesss! It's happen, Lion alive! Nice!

[@twig3288]

I’ve learned from watching LR Time is that if you want to be a Land Rover owner, you need to have lots of patience, automotive knowledge and a large well equipped workshop or a well stocked bank account, preferably both.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

“Minimum Requirements”. 😬😂

[@wizziam116]

No words can describe how impressive this project has been. It is very obvious that Christian is no back of a face of a clock. I also love that it it was a three generation project with Poppa and Robin. The ‘oh my god’ count is fantastic also. You are so generous to Fabian with your time and expertise. Beyond impressed.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😃 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year🎄🙋‍♀️Vera

[@Jason52597]

Absolutely unreal, what a man

[@ericlello2135]

You are a rare genius, such perfection is a rarity in even in TOP WORKSHOPS . My only complaint is that you are in Germany and i am in South Africa. I hope the Land Rover owners appreciate the geniuses they have , in you and your wife . I own a " baby " freelander 2 2.2 118kW 2010 ( does much more than " Mall Crall )

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Thanks and greetings to South Africa. Christian

[@davidheap5338]

Fantastic job guys, its been a pleasure to follow along the journey with you, talk about German attention to detail, this was off the scale, the satisfaction you must have felt when she kicked into life after all the work you did must have been amazing, kudos to all involved, but its still makes me happy i have an old Td5 Defender and not a D3, as nice as they are to drive, the work involved in their repair is staggering. Merry Christmas to you and the family.

[@josephbayron1043]

What a wonderful engine rebuild everything are in detail, good job Christian and Vera, I'm waiting of your next project. Thank you very much for sharing your experience 😊

[@petasmith6956]

You guys are amazing to take on such a huge project you never missed anything to chance very methodical checking every detail but the results were great a brand new engine well done

[@bobswainston5077]

Thank you both for an amazing series, but what are sundays going to be for from now on? Great finish to the episode, hearing the engine start was glorious, it must have been so good for you,that smile on Vera's face said it all. Have a great Christmas all of you.

[@plasma453]

Such awesome work, everyone needs a spark plug that big

[@richardguse3410]

Exceptional! What a fantastic series of videos. Thank you!

[@-Enginerd]

Yes as others are saying, well done! After watching all of your Engine Rebuild videos, it's clear that was obviously a huge amount of work. I might suggest creating a dedicated playlist for this specific engine rebuild series so it is easier for people to watch all of them together.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

I will work on that. Thanks. Christian

[@bishaldongdong4590]

This man is genius

[@jamesjudd6577]

Congratulations! Was a joy to watch you complete this.

[@andrewngwenya8150]

All the details that most people ignore outlind clearly for those with the same vehicle need thanks Christian.

[@andrewmarkland9411]

Massive respect. Well done. An epic undertaking

[@themekfrommars]

Incredible achievement. Top work!

[@carlstatham594]

Absolutely brilliant. What an effort.

[@dennij]

A big thank you to you both for all the entertainment you have provided us this year, enjoy the Christmas break and I look forward to more adventures from you both in 2022

[@Chris-uu3cp]

Congratulations! That was a great series! Thanks for sharing your time and efforts!

[@ciarancarty6186]

Brilliant work! Well done to you all. You can be very proud of your work! I was waiting for the leap of joy into the air when it first started. It put a smile on my face. Thanks for the great videos.🙏

[@richstratton8583]

Absolutely loved this series. Incredible repair skills and persistence. What an achievement! 😀

[@jasonw70]

Great series of videos. Congratulations on reaching the end of the rebuild. Excellent job!

[@jurgenkrebbekx4329]

OMG 😜 it's running mighty fine, congratulations you both, awesome job 💪🏻💪🏻

[@robjames2000]

What a library resource for years to come. Well done and thank you!!

[@davidliddle7998]

Just bloody love watching you two .and you know what you doing brill

[@simonjones5614]

Great to hear it running smoothly 👍

[@timdaff]

Well done and congratulations! I’ve enjoyed the whole series, Thankyou.

[@paullucas97]

Congratulations on a fantastic series of videos! So much patience & skill...well done 🙌

[@billytremoloband7456]

Piston broke garage’s socket trick for the timing belt is a game changer! Makes life 100% easier ! I only used last week while replacing tBelts on a RR sport 2.7

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅👍yes we always appreciate cool hacks, and that was one of them 🙋‍♀️Vera

[@hakanduman1282]

Nowadays even mechanics do not want to rebuild engines. The thing you do is an artwork. 👏👏👏

[@gepwxaqdfsidsesg1548]

Congratulations. Excellent work on the 2.7 and also for videoing it all.

[@JakubKopa]

Amazing job guys! I lived this story with you and the joy when the engine started! Splendor!!! I wish many happy miles without a breakdown. Christian you are master!

[@timotheecuignet]

Amazing work, congratulations for the complete rebuilt

[@justintime-x4f]

Thoroughly enjoy your videos, thank you both…

[@richardmessenger9474]

Congratulations to you both...you did a fantastic job..engine sounds sweet...thanks for sharing your video...👍👍👍

[@mbak7801]

I will give this work the highest accolade in english. "Not bad, not bad at all". Seriously this is the correct phrase for a huge undertaking done well.

[@Isaa5500]

God bless you both… I love watching your videos ❤️

[@josdaalmans6977]

Wunderfull and great Job, always a special moment when an engine starts up after a (very very) mayor rebuild.

[@simontravis7452]

I could feel the tension through the screen, watching this, you worked so hard but it was absolutely worth it, the engine sounded so sweet, fingers xd it stays that way for years to come. cannot wait for the next project to start.

[@michaelblaich3685]

Christian and Vera, you got my full respect! Great work, love in details and very good documented by your videos. Only one single remark. Sometimes I see, if I am not wrong so please correct me if yes, that you are working below the vehicle with the hydraulik jack only. Without any other security measure. Please use professional vehicle supports. Accidents will happen always in the moment when you feel too sure with what you are doing, ignoring the basic security measures. It would be a real drama if one of these jacks is loosing oil. Be careful. You are showing a real professionality on the restoring of this engine, apply this also on your security measures. But Great job!!!

[@grahamellis3056]

Awesome series guys! Your attention to detail is outstanding.

[@grahamwest1079]

Was missing Vera glad you turned up eventually 😃 Congratulations you two for an epic rebuild series.

[@dustcommander100]

Wow! What an accomplishment! That was a very technical and very complicated build!

[@MegaSkypes]

Dedicated passionate and attention to detail got you to the very end which was extremely well documented and I believe captured emotion and entertainment along the way absolutely beautiful and fantastic! Thanks Toby

[@GSF5599]

Brilliant! Absolutely superb all round. Seasons Greetings to you all.

[@oraldohusbands6394]

Excelent Job, I had no doubts at all, well done

[@richardspencer2473]

Amazing achievement. Fabian must be very happy and what a great team you three make.

[@traceyfisher6003]

Great attention to detail from start to finish also great video work. From a td5 owner

[@robinhodgson7629]

You guys are the best the skill and professionalism is oustanding

[@TheDefender1968]

Simply amazing. Congratulations. It was really funny to see Vera's happy face when the engine worked.

[@manjit9445]

Congratulations on an outstanding rebuild - you can be proud of this achievement Vera and Christian. oMG you did it !

[@happyhermit2022]

Such nice work..great series thank you 👍

[@struanrobertson3417]

If i ever get an LR3 I'm bringing to you guys for all repairs.🙂 Fantastic work and thank you for great content. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@grahamarthur]

Unbelievable job, well done Christian. This job took a huge amount of work and patience. And you did it with a sense of humour throughout (my dad who loved working on cars would have been swearing throughout! 😆). The massive smile on Christian’s face when success was declared was just beautiful. Bravo 👏

[@franzk.ronellenfitsch795]

Congratulations on this successful rebuild. Your smile after the first start was more than well deserved and I am impressed about the whole endeavour. It was also very interesting to learn and see many of the details of the engine, wiring and other ducts and stuff while it was removed. Great job!

[@lynstoneham]

Really enjoy watching this