🚗Purchased a non-starter Range Rover Vogue Autobiography at a bargain price.
⚙️Engine was knocking, likely due to oil starvation or pump failure.
🔧Decided to take the risk and rebuild the engine to save costs.
💰Estimated cost of a replacement engine is around $5-6k.
⚒️Have removed the engine, inspected the block, and found major damage.
Why did you purchase a non-starter Range Rover?
—I got it at a bargain price and saw the potential for a great project.
What caused the knocking in the engine?
—It was likely due to oil starvation or a failure in the oil pump.
Why choose to rebuild the engine instead of getting a replacement?
—Rebuilding the engine allows us to save costs and maintain the originality of the vehicle.
How much does a replacement engine cost?
—A replacement engine for this model can cost around $5-6k.
What did you find when inspecting the engine block?
—We found major damage, including holes in the block and damaged crankshafts.
00:00Introduction: Purchased a non-starter Range Rover Vogue Autobiography with engine issues.
02:55Initial inspection of the vehicle's exterior and interior.
05:01Attempted to start the engine but it was knocking badly.
07:08Engine removal process begins.
09:42Discovered major damage to the engine block and crankshaft.
10:59Stripped down the old engine and sourced a replacement block and crankshaft.
