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  • Cheng - Thunder Road Cars 20 Oct 2023

    Hello Ben and Frida,

    I would like to thank you very much, and would like to reiterate what I said the other day on the phone.

    You really are a brilliant company to deal with! Your service is very prompt, and you have dealt with my issue very quickly and ultra fairly!

    I can't thank you enough, it's a real pleasure to do business with you!

    Cheng
    Thunder Road Cars - Waltham Cross

  • Stephen Smith 1 May 2023

    The reliability, competence, speed of delivery and customer relations exhibited by this company, in my experience, are second to none. As they re-manufacture engines they understand the problems of reassembly and have learned which products can be trusted to complete the job. Eg. faced with choosing one of the many sealants for the 200tdi ladder to crankcase joint, a customer may be uncertain whether to use an aerobic or anaerobic sealant.Turner's know, as I now do, why to use the former.

  • Dave French - 2.25 5MB Petrol engine LFHP 22 Oct 2022

    Great company to deal with , they recently completed a full refurb on my 1984 2.25 LR petrol engine, attention to detail and quality of work is second to none, i completed the project by fitting all new fuel lines and filters along with fuel pump /water pump/ alternator and distributor basically full nuts and bolts job, the engine runs very sweet and pulls well, oil pressure is right on the mark and engine temperature spot on, overall very pleased with the communication from the team and turn around time .

  • vitto rimbotti 19 Jun 2019

    Excellent customer service, for the first time i'm positively impressed by ordering engine parts online. I ordered on Monday morning and the parts arrived by Tuesday afternoon in Italy! I'll leave another review once the parts are mounted and after testing them. In the meantime, thank you again for your help!

  • Andrew Hitchman - 300TDI parts - Australia 29 Jan 2019

    Just a short note to thank you so much for your patience and support during the very long and drawn out engine rebuild of my 300TDI engine which took me about 18 months! Your replies to what probably seemed like endless enquiries was very much appreciated. In my mind Turners is the place for the best advice and the best parts for any job on a Land Rover !

    Andrew Hitchman

  • David Hulme - ERR 666 Cam Pulley - UK 31 Dec 2017

    I would like to thank the people at Turner Engineering for going above and beyond during the Christmas shut down to get the 200TDI cam pulley to me within 24hrs and the help and support from the lady who dealt with the order and even got the info to time said item.

    I can't praise your service enough and will be looking forward to doing buisness with you again,further more will be recomending yourselves to everyone know with landys, you'r truly amazing.

    Regards David Hulme

  • John Strazzari - Australia - 300TDI Performance cylinder head 27 Oct 2017

    Hi Frida

    Just a quick note to thank you for your excellent service, ordered a new head last Friday, it arrived in less than four days, pretty good from one side of the world to the other. Fitted it and am stoked with the result, the extra performance particularly down low is worth the extra few dollars.

    Many thanks

    John Strazzari

  • Evan Duggan - New Zealand - Tappet assemblies 12 Sep 2017

    Hello Frida

    I'm unable to complete your customer satisfaction survey, needless to say I am very pleased with the timely arrival, yesterday, of the tappet assemblies.

    I shall not hesitate in contacting you again should I need any more components.

    Cheers Evan

  • Bjarte Tidemann Andersen - Norway - 2.25 Petrol Engine 28 Jul 2017

    Dear Frida Turner

    I would just like to express my gratitude for the new engine sent for my Land Rover, technical advice and especially for the turbo shipment of the new clutch. Thank you so much.

    I have now done some test driving, and everything seems so far very nice. There are some puffs, but I think that is due to an old carburettor. Tomorrow I will take the car to MOT testing, and hope it will pass.

    I have now summer vacation and plan to take the Land Rover for a trip. When we return I will contact you regarding details aout my old engine for return. Thank you again for excellent service.

    Yours

    Bjarte Tidemann Andersen

  • Danny Crouch - Leics - 300TDI Stripped Engine HP head 25 Jul 2017

    Hi Frida & Richard

    Please find enclosed the return sheet for the 300TDI engine you supplied. Took a while fo find time to fit the engine in house around other jobs.

    I must say again, upon driving the vehicle once the engine was fitted it seemed to perform superbly. Pulled very nice and was a smooth runner. Very happy with the service provided by yourself and everyone involved at Turner Engineering, as always. Thanks again.

    Danny @ Crouch Recovery

  • Jasper Druyts, AWD 4x4, Belgium - TD5 parts 2 Jun 2017

    Frida,

    Wilde gewoon even zeggen dat pakketje is aangekomen , allesis perfect in orde. TOP service !!

    Geweldig hoe jullie met klanten omgaan !

    Ik raad iedereen aan om bij jullie te bestellen !

    Groenten

    Jasper
    Een zeer tevreden klant !!

  • Ian Lakey, Northumberland - 300TDI parts 29 May 2017

    Hi Frida & Richard

    I got my 300TDI finished and installed yesterday and finally got to turn the key! It sounds much quieter and so much smoother than it ever did! Pulling much better too :)

    Just thought I'd drop you a line to say thank you for the excellent service, help and advice you have given me throughout the engine build. It really has been very much appreciated. Thank you

    Kind regards

    Kind regards

  • Robin Loveland, Kenya - 18th February 2017 18 Feb 2017

    300TDI engine HP head, new Turbo etc

    Hi all

    Just to let you know your refurb Tdi300 is now beating like a good Un in myKenyan landie!, Doris, Here up in Aberdares at 8000 feet, oodles of power andsmooth as silk great product and great result Thank you!!

    Robin Loveland

  • Kevan Lambe, Derbyshire - 25th January 2017 25 Jan 2017

    LFHP petrol cylinder head

    After replacing the head I had some issues with timing, which wererectified by fitting a new distributer. I can now fully appreciate the increasein torque and smooth power curve. Most noticeable is the ease at which Ben (mySeries 3 swb rag top) climbs hills.

    Thank you for your great product and wonderful service.

    Regards

  • Malcolm Stone - Berkshire - 6th June 2015 6 Jun 2015

    2.25 5MB Petrol stripped engine LFHP

    Frida, hello

    Just to say that the courier company have picked the engine up. I would also like to say that the were an extremely good and friendly company to work with from a customer's perspective. This is something I must also say with regard to yourselves. Your professionalism and great organisational skills are much appreciated.

    Kind regards

  • Pierre Magne, France - 15th January 2015 15 Jan 2015

    Ford 2.4TDci NEW stripped engine & Turbo

    Dear Frida

    Thanks once more for helping me give a new life to my Defender

    Many friends from our internet forum have already commented and I am pleased tosend you the thread to this community of 4x4 camper owners

    casa-trotter.com

    Regards

    Pierre Magne

  • James Hunter, Cheshire - 16th May 2014 16 May 2014

    200TDI stripped engine with gas flowed head

    The 200TDI stripped engine you supplied runs fantastic, it feels like its a new car from the dying slug that it was before with the gas flowed head.It makes the rpm pick up a lot quicker with no noticeable turbo lag which it had a lot before. It runs so much quieter and smoother then the last engine and when the vehicle is in top gear the engine feels like it's got a lot more energy as well.

    Thanks for the engine and the help and the instructions you provided.

    Thanks again

    James Hunte

  • Jaap Guerand, Holland - 17th February 2014 17 Feb 2014

    Lead free performance 2.25 head

    Dear Frida,

    We had a dry week-end at last to have a drive with the Land Rover equipped with the new cylinder head.

    The performance of the engine is so much better! I recommend every Land Rover owner to have his/hers engine remanufactured by Your company.

    We are very satisfied.

    Best regards,

    Christine & Jaap Guerand

  • James Davis, Australia- 14th January 2014 14 Jan 2014

    2.5 Diesel cylinder head & engine parts

    I have included a picture of the old girl atop Big Red, Simpson Desert. About 8000km into the 12,000km trip. Without your advice, help and parts, she wouldn't have made it there!

  • Mount Garage, Surrey- 30th September 2013 30 Sep 2013

    3.9V8 ductile iron flanged linered block casting

    Hi All,

    Russell has asked me to send you a few pictures One of his engine bay and the other of the two cars at Spa last weekend with his brother who raced it.

    No. 92 is the engine we have just regenerated with the top hat liners and that was the car that won outright out of 77 cars in the 61 minute race beating Aston DB4, GT40’s, Camero’s, and similar.

    Russ No. 93 came thirteenth but he had a bad pit stop as someone had moved the fire extinguisher and he couldn’t put any fuel in without it so his stop was 6 minutes. No. 92 car had a 70 litre tank already so only had to do a 1 minute stop.

    Thank you, the old, repaired and ‘daddy’ engine is still fantastic.

    Pam McCarthy, Mount Garage

  • D Murolo, Italy - 12th September 2013 12 Sep 2013

    200TDI Diesel stripped engine

    Dear Mrs Frida,

    I have traveled in July 2012 to date with my discovery equipped with your engine 200 tdi 15,000 km, of which 5,000 towing the caravan, with no problems.

    I wanted to congratulate you for the excellent service provided. I am attaching a picture of discovery that drives the caravan

    Best regards

    Domenico

  • Egilwe Segosebe, Botswana - 2nd September 2013 2 Sep 2013

    300TDI Diesel stripped engine with gasflowed head + parts

    Dear Frida

    Just to let you know how thrilled I am with the performance of my stripped 300TDI Engine. I Have just done 900 km urban drive and 300 stretch outside urban but that is enough to fill me with joy. It has not yet experienced high throttle and I am excited about the prospects should it come to that because it easily unleashes power. Thank you so much for your professional service and support.

    Eagilwe Segosebe

  • Wouter Zandsta, Holland - 5th August 2013 5 Aug 2013

    2.5 Diesel New stripped engine

    Hello Frida

    So far I'm very pleased with the new engine that finally restored the joy of driving my car. Although I haven't had much kilometers with it yet(approx 1000) I really notice the difference with the previous engine.

    Thanks for the good support and delivery of the great new heart that mycar received!

    Kind Regards

    Wouter Zandstra

  • Mark Allen, Kent - 2nd August 2013 2 Aug 2013

    4.0V8 ductile iron flanged linered block casting & parts

    Hi Frida

    Just a note to say thank you for my thor 4.0l v8 top linered block and Kent cam car all back together now pulls really well with no water woes to concern me your a truly fantastic helpful company thank you.

  • David Orr, N Ireland - 2nd July 2013 2 Jul 2013

    TD5 short engine assembly

    Hi,

    I have now got my Defender back and it is GOOD. Smoother and quieter and I'm very happy with the result so far. Thanks for your excellent service.

    Thanks again,

    David Orr

  • Steve Wells, Herts -12th June 2013 12 Jun 2013

    4.6V8 ductile iron flanged linered block casting & cylinder head work

    Hi Richard and Frida,

    Just to let you know all went well at the weekend in our Rover V8powered Ford Pop dragster. Thanks for another great block supplied at such short notice, amazing service!

    The conditions were unfortunately not right for record breaking with a strong headwind and slippery track, but on our last run we ran 8.60 seconds to 153 mph which is only 0.06 from our no nitrous record! and the fastest we have run with a headwind. So it looks as though the work you did on my heads has paid off.

    We are out again in 2 weeks so I will keep you informed. Thanks again for your excellent service.

    Regards

    Steve Wells

  • Leon Theuns, Perth, Australia - 7th May 2013 7 May 2013

    4.6V8 stripped engine - ductile iron flanged liners

    Hello Frida, how are you!

    Received engine and parts within 6 days of ordering, everything was in excellent condition, beautiful product!

    Thanks a lot Frida,

    Leon Theuns

  • Michael Castle - 4th December 2012 4 Dec 2012

    Diesel stripped engine

    Dear Frida

    Thank you for the swift turn around of the reconditioned engine ordered a couple of weeks ago.

    I've had the engine running now and it's excellent and very well built so thank you and the team. What a difference a newly built Turner engine makesnto the pleasure of driving my Land Rover.

    Kind Regards

    Michael Castle

  • Richard Thomas - 15th November 2012 15 Nov 2012

    4.0V8 Petrol engine, gasflowed heads, H180 Sports Torque camshaft,ductile iron flanged liners

    Dear Frida

    Just a brief note to thank you for all of your help and producing an engine that does the job intended - unlike the original.

    Thank you again

    Richard Thomas

  • Chris Blades, Melbourne, Australia - 9th November 2012 9 Nov 2012

    300TDI cylinder head

    Hi

    I just purchased a 300Tdi complete head from you guys , I must say what a professional buisness you run the service is none better and the postage time is out off this world . If you had a company in Australia you would be runoff your feet.

    Wow 2 days to Melbourne from the UK the only let down was Australia Post it took 2 days from Melbourne Airport to travel 130 k's to my place.

    Thank you very much for you professional service and another quality Turners product.

    Cheers

    Chris Blades

  • Barry Marcer - Hants - 5th November 2012 5 Nov 2012

    4.6V8 Petrol engine, gasflowed heads, ductile iron flanged liners

    Hi

    Just a quick note to let you know that I am very happy with the service you have provided. The new engine is great and the installation went very well.

    Many thanks

    Barry Marcer

  • Jack Acres - New Zealand - 30th October 2012 30 Oct 2012

    200TDI Cylinder head - Performance

    Hi, just a note to let you know that I have finally got around to fitting the new gas flowed cylinder head that I got off you a couple of months back. Its just as well I did the job as the gasket was starting to show signs of failure.

    I can notice some immediate improvement in pull away power and looking forward to my next towing experience.

    I can't thank you enough for the care, quality and product that you and your team provide.

    Thanks again,

    Jack Acres, New Zealand

  • Ken Hall - 25th October 2012 25 Oct 2012

    4.6V8 Gasflowed Performance Heads

    Just to let you know the heads for my V8, that you have supplied me with are exceptional in quality.

    I estimate a 22% increase in not only power but fuel economy also. I finished the re-build last Tuesday am and set off for a 1300 mile round trip and the vehicle purred every step of the way.

    This car has never been in such good shape, all of the parts I have received from you and the team there have been top quality and I would have no problems suggesting others use you or coming back to you again.

    Once again me and my V8 are very gratefull Regards

    Ken Hall

  • Graham Sykes - 21st May 2012 21 May 2012

    Ductile iron flanged linered block casting

    Good Morning Richard and Frieda,

    Just a short note to let you know that we were successful in achieving our goal in breaking the British lands speed record for a 3 wheeled vehicle on Monday the 14th of May.

    As you know you re-lined our block and bored the liners and decked the block as per request. The 3.9 63.5 CC normally aspirated engine was tested on the dyno and produced 412bhp @ 7000rpm on Av gas/ 4 Star/ Toluene mix and makes 500LbFt @ 4400rpm we revved it to 8000 rpm and the engine performed fantastically.

    We ran 180.38mph 1 way and 157.8mph into the wind in the opposite direction and broke the existing record that had stood for 12 years by 5.4mph making the 2 way average speed of 168.9mph.

    We put your stickers on the bike to give you a little advertising for the company and I thought you may like to use these photos to promote the company.

    Once again many thanks for doing such a fine job on the engine block and I am certain to be in need of your services again.

    Yours in sport.

    Graham Sykes

  • Marc Eppler, Germany - 10th May 2012 10 May 2012

    lead free gasflowed performance 2.25 petrol head

    Dear Frida,

    Thanks for the information.

    My old Land Rover runs now as good as never before. I’m very satisfied with the new cylinder head and also with your quick response in any case.

    Best regards and good dealings

  • Ed vam Weeren, Rouy, France - 12th March 2012 12 Mar 2012

    TD5 Diesel stripped engine

    Good morning Frida,

    I would like to add that my car is running fine again with the engine you supplied and I thank you for that. The service you rendered is of top level and I will not doubt to recommend your esteemed company whenever I get the occasion.

    Thanks and regards

    Ed van Weeren

  • Javier Portillo, Madrid, Spain - 9th February 2012 9 Feb 2012

    2.5 Diesel stripped engine

    Dear Richard,

    Thank you very much indeed for such a thorough, professional and highly educated diagnosis. It is of great relief for me because it does not suggest that I mistreated the engine, does it?

    I have always been very, very careful with services (every 1,500 miles)and revs (never driven at more than 45 mph), so I look forward to even my grandchildren driving the car.

    Please quote me as a truly satisfied and delighted client of your unsurpassable quality and service standards.

    Javier

  • Nigel Baguley, Dublin - 6th January 2012 6 Jan 2012

    200TDI Performance cylinder head (cou)

    Good afternoon Frida,

    Just a quick note, to let you know that we received our cylinder in perfect condition yesterday, as promised.

    I want to thank you for looking after us so well, the guys can’t wait to fit it!

    Kind regards

    Nigel Baguley

  • Jonathan Staite, Surrey - 22nd June 2011 22 Jun 2011

    Ductile iron flanged linered block casting

    Frida and Richard, good afternoon

    I thought you might appreciate a brief update.....

    Following your work on my "block" it all seemed to go back together without any issues, David Batty certainly seemed happy with what I presented him with.

    I have now done about 500 miles in the car, carefully running it in as instructed, and all is going well, this mileage amounts to pretty much my annual mileage in the last couple of years!

    I am determined to use it more now it has a great "new" engine, wejust need some more good weather!

    Many thanks for all of your help and good work with this"project", I am forwarding you some pictures in case they are of interest/use to you, these are of the bare block, you have seen hundreds of these of course!, the rebuilt engine back in the car and a shot from "Goodwood" a couple of weeks ago.

    These are on two e-mails due to file size, apparently.

    Many thanks and best regards.

    Jonathan Staite

  • Robert Stevens - Australia - 21st June 2011 21 Jun 2011

    300TDI Performance head

    On a feedback note - this head would have to be one of the best additions to my 130. The additional power and performance was instantly noticeable whilst fuel economy appears to be unchanged. I'm very impressed.

    Regards

    Robert Stevens

  • Bill Blazeby, Kent - 20th May 2011 20 May 2011

    Lead free 2.25 petrol head

    I fitted a remanufactured head to my 2.25 petrol 5 bearing engine.

    Thanks for the great service and the new head fitted fine and has made a big difference in running better

    Bill Blazeby

  • Roberto Mata, Madeira, Portugal - 11th February 2011 11 Feb 2011

    RTC 6795N 2.5 Turbo Diesel short engine

    Dear Mrs Frida

    I received my 2.5 TD Short engine and it looks awsom!! Thank you for bringing light for my Land Rover.

    I also would like to send a big Thank You for all the Turner Engineering Team that made this possible. I would and will always recommend your services.Turner Engineering exceeded my expectations on professional and efficiency relation with customers. Once again,

    Thank you Turner Engineering Team
    Thank You Mrs Frida

    Best regards

    Roberto Mata

  • Petros Balomenos, Land Rover's Rebuild - repairs Athens, Greece - 8th January 2011 8 Jan 2011

    4.0 V8 Stripped Engine - ductile iron flanged liners

    Dear Miss Frida

    The following photograph is a 4.0L Petrol engine we buy from yours.

    We put this engine to a Defender 110' years 1989 who was a 3.5L Petrol twin carb. The client is to happy with the performance of his car and he wants to thank you for the good job you made for his engine.

    Also our shop and the technicians would like to thank you for the very good job you made to all the engine that we buy from yours.

    Best regards

    The Internet Adviser and the Chief Manager
    Velissarios Balomenos and Peter Balomenos

  • Philip Gilliver, UK - 17th December 2010 17 Dec 2010

    300TDI stripped engine gasflowed performance head

    Hello,

    The exchange 300tdi engine with gasflowed cylinder head has been very carefully run in and has now done 1200 miles with a change of oil and filter at approx 500 miles.

    I cannot put into words how pleased I am with it. There is so much smooth torque and power .The acceleration in traffic is effortless, and there is no need to rev it, just keep changing up a gear and the grunt brings a smile to my face. It is quiet , and silky in the power delivery, and simply purrs along at cruising speeds You can almost hear it laughing at hills.

    I wonder what there is to come when or if I ever need to rev it above 2700rpm,which it hasn't seen yet. I strongly advise anyone needing a new 300tdi engine to buy a Turner with the gasflowed head. It is a complete waste of money to fit anything else. My Sincere Thanks

    Philip Gilliver

  • Peter Walker, Australia - 8th December 2010 8 Dec 2010

    300TDI parts

    Hello from Melbourne. Just a belated thank you for the prompt and professional service you have provided on a couple of occasions now. I continue to recommend!

    Pete Walker

  • Andrew Jamieson, UK - 5th December 2010 5 Dec 2010

    5 Dec 2010

    Just a short note, I felt I had to write a few words of thanks for the service,very friendly and super efficient. Less than 24hrs from order to delivery despite the snow. If only more companies provided this level of service!!

    Many thanks Andrew Jamieson

  • P Gilliver, Staffs - 5th November 2010 5 Nov 2010

    300TDI stripped engine performance

    Just a grateful thank you for the prompt delivery of my new engine. It looks too good to put in a rather dirty Land Rover and would look nice in the lounge !

    I can't wait to get it fitted and if it runs as well as it looks, I will be highly delighted. Once again my sincere thanks for your superb service.

    Kind Regards

    Philip Gilliver

  • JF Gordon, Kent - 26th October 2010 26 Oct 2010

    300TDI stripped engine performance

    I refer to my letter to you of 16th November 2009, and want to let you know that the above engine, fitted to my Discovery some 13 months and 18.000km ago, continues to run very smoothly. There have been no reliability issues and the only adjustment required was to the tappets once they had bedded down.

    The extra flexibility provided by the gaslfowed head makes the car more relaxing to drive, and also improves fuel consumption especially on long runs.

    In the nature of things I don't see myself buying another remanufactured engine in the foreseeable future but I should not hesitate to recommend your firm to anyone who needed one. Many thanks for a first class product and a service to match.

    Your sincerely

    JF Gordon

  • Brian, Co Armagh, Northern Ireland. 22nd September 2010 22 Sep 2010

    4.6V8 stripped engine Ductile iron flanged liners

    This is just a short message to thank you for the brilliant service I received when I purchased the above reconditioned engine. It arrived when I was told to my installer, with all the gaskets, oil and extras I ordered.

    Once installed it runs quiet, the car drives like new and the economy has improved from 12mpg to 20mpg, which as an average mpg with a car that runs on LPG makes it a very cheap Range Rover to run. The power is really good, much better than the original engine and its smooth and effortless.

    I would recommend a Turner engine to any serious Land Rover owner. My car is refurbished and with the engine now installed it is back to factory condition both mechanically and cosmetically, in fact now its better than new mechanical condition.

    I will gladly speak to any prospective purchasers to endorse your engines in Northern Ireland, just contact me by email so I can agree to my details being passed on

    Best Regards

    Brian
    Co Armagh, Northern Ireland

  • AG Land Rover Unlimited - Holland - 9th July 2010 9 Jul 2010

    2.25 5MB Petrol Performance engine

    I received the engine yesterday in good order and would like to compliment you on how good looks! It is the first time in nearly 30 years of being a mechanic that I see an engine delivered which looks so neat and complete, wonderful!

    This is a wonderful piece of advertising for you, it gives trust in how you deal with things.

    Please pass on my compliments to all the staff at Turner Engineering.

    Ad.

  • John Dougherty - Western Australia - 18th June 2010 18 Jun 2010

    LDF109390L Freelander 1.8 Petrol head

    Hi all at Turner Engineering

    The Head arrived a few minutes ago, we are impressed with your efficient service I haven't opened the box yet as hubby is off work sick... I am sure he will be equally as impressed... we are not used to such efficient service these days... living in WA (wait a while) we can be waiting for two days or more for parts from Perth which is only 75km away!

    As the aussies would say ... "good on ya mate"

    John Dougherty

  • Erik Haugen - Norway - 15th June 2010 15 Jun 2010

    TD5 cylinder head & fitting kit

    Good afternoon,

    Must say I'm really impressed with the service you offer your customers, I already received my package from the UK, meaning time from order completed to delivery less than 24 hrs!

    Thanks again!
    Kind regards

    Eirik Haugen

  • Andy Dawe - 8th March 2010 8 Mar 2010

    200TDI gasflowed performance cylinder head

    Just a short note to say thank you for the supply of one of your Gasflowed 200tdi cylinder heads. Special thanks to Freda for making sure all the parts I needed were included in the order and Richard for the tour of the workshop and engine advice.

    My observations of the tuned head are money well spent. With the tuned head it fools you into thinking the engine is a bit bigger. What is actually happening is the engine is more efficient when the turbo is not on boost. The engine now pulls from very low revs. At the end of my road is a junction on a hill. I used to pull out in first and rev it hard in first keeping momentum for change into second. If I short shifted into second gear with not enough revs the Disco would struggle to get its momentum. With the tuned head it just pulls, gone is the step in power delivery with the turbo acting like an on/off switch the power is delivered in a seamless strong manner. Better for towing and economy has improved.

    Again many thanks.

    Andy Dawe

  • Chris Hardie - Perth, Australia - 11th January 2010 11 Jan 2010

    TD5 engine parts package

    Hi Richard.

    I just received the pistons etc that I ordered. Thank you very much. I am truly amazed at the speed or which they arrived. Wonderful. Thanks very much.

    Well done

    Chris Hardie

  • Tommy Kechvar, Austria - 30th November 2009 30 Nov 2009

    TD5 Cylinder Head, fitting kit & parts

    Dear Frida

    I just want to give you a feedback..

    The defender runs great with your cylinder head and the other parts, now we have 1000km…and the first service.

    Thanks you very much for your efforts.

    Best regards from nearby Vienna/Austria

    Tommy Kechvar

  • Duncan Wright - 24th August 2009 24 Aug 2009

    2.25 petrol 3MB Stage 1 Cylinder Head

    Dear All at Turner Engineering,

    Just a quick note to say thanks for a fantastic product! A local garage– Maghull Four Wheel Drive – recently fitted a stage 1 head to my ex-military series 3 Marshall-bodied ambulance and what a difference! Although it will never be a ball of fire on the road, combined with electronic points, the difference is enormous – no more pedal to the floor to keep it at 50, no more shifting down to third or second on hills, no more queues of traffic building up behind - it easily keeps up with traffic. Considering that it’s over 30 years old, it feels as though it has a spring in its step once again. Brill!

    Thanks, Duncan Wright

  • Steve Gross, Scottsdale, AZ , USA - 21st August 2009 21 Aug 2009

    300TDI engine parts

    Frida & Richard-v

    I would like to thank you for your prompt and professional response to the parts I required to rebuild my 300Tdi. Also, I appreciate your help answering the technical questions regarding the overhaul. Your knowledge regarding shipping was also excellent.

    The engine rebuild is complete and the engine runs better than it did when new. I recommend your company to others here in the Land Rover community.

    Thanks very much for everything.

    Steve Gross, Scottsdale, AZ

  • Ana Botelho - Azores - 29th July 2009 29 Jul 2009

    2.25 5MB Diesel stripped engine.

    Hello,

    Just to let you know that the engine has arrived to Azores. Everything get's here in perfect conditions, thank you so much.

    Best regards

    Ana Botelho

  • Stavros Christodoulou - Cyprus - 22nd July 2009 22 Jul 2009

    300TDI engine parts package

    Just to say that I received my order today, everything is in perfect condition, thanks for the great service, and also fast one. Keep on the good job there.

    Best regards

    Stavros Christodoulou

  • Peter Oldale , France - 17th June 2009 17 Jun 2009

    2.25 3MB Diesel stripped engine

    Excellent product, excellent service and a very happy man and his new lightweight! Not a leak anywhere and runs like new!

    Thanks to all the team.

    Best Regards

    Peter Oldale

  • Julian Simpson, Denmark - 10th June 2009 10 Jun 2009

    Stage 1 lead free performance 2.25 head

    The head change itself took about 5 hours in total and the engine started first time and with no cloud of blue smoke – this has never happened in the 5 years I've had her. After running in etc. I was easily able to pull up a local hill in 4th that previously needed 3rd .

    Also, I was able to get 126 km/h out of her on the motorway (130 limit in Denmark). 126 km/h is 78 mph in old money and 6mph faster than the original spec for a 1973 SWB. As well as being quieter inside, I certainly notice a significant improvement in driveability around town (much fewer gear changes), and the fuel consumption is considerably better; I thought at first the needle was stuck as it didn't seem to move down.We can't wait to see how it performs this summer with the caravan behind. Thank you.

    Kind regards,
    Julian Simpson

  • David Davenport, Somerset -2nd June 2009 2 Jun 2009

    TD5 cylinder head with fitting kit

    Hello Frida,

    Thanks very much for sorting this out.This was the week before half term and there was a whole holiday come birthday party hanging on the availability of the Land Rover. Coupled with your efficient service and Taunton Land Rover you both did a splendid job of honouring your commitments. Very much appreciated.

    Taunton Land Rover had not heard of you before, but without any prompting from me they commented on the quality of the cylinder head and kit you supplied.

    The engine now feels a lot better and towed a 20ft twin axle van up the M6 complete with wife and 4 kids - with no effort at all -even thought here is 100,000 on the clock. So once again thanks very much for your efforts and even though I spent a lot more on the repair than I ever thought -Id o feel re-assured that I got value for money.

    Thanks
    David Davenport

  • Steve Wells, Herts -28th May 2009 28 May 2009

    4.6V8 ductile iron flanged linered block casting

    Hi, just to let you know we have achieved our aim of running an 8 second pass using a Rover V8 engine. Your cylinder block with Ductile iron liners has held up to the extreme pressures of a supercharger and methanol fuel and we are very pleased with it.

    We ran a best of 8.93 @ 146 mph in the 1/4 mile and reached 119.87mph in 5.59 seconds to the 1/8 mile, with more to come. We think this is the first '8' from a rover without nitrous injection.

    More details can be found on our web site www.teamorange.org.uk

    Steve Wells

  • Matt Abraham - 13th March 2009 13 Mar 2009

    2.5 Diesel new cylinder head

    TE,

    I just received my 2.5D cylinder head. I cannot thank you enough and am absolutely blown away by the service I received from you.You responded to all of my emails within MINUTES, the price of the head was very very fair, and shipping overseas was unbelievably fast.

    I haven't put it in the Rover yet, but I'm sure I'll be just as blown away by its quality and performance. I was very upset when I found the cracks in my old head and thought I would be in for an expensive ordeal trying to find a head for this engine in the US. But you guys actually made this an enjoyable experience.

    I have recommended you to my mechanic and he was also very impressed with your site. I cannot thank you enough! If only you could solve all my Rover problems....

    Matt

  • Bill de Vries, ACT, Australia - 3rd March 2009 3 Mar 2009

    New TD5 cylinder head & fitting kit

    Hello Frida

    Thank you for the last message in Dutch.

    Anyway, the Defender is now running better than it ever has (a new loom to the injectors helped). No longer the flat spots when accelerating. My mechanic was impressed with the quality and greater strength of the head.Once again thanks for your prompt attention and help. I would still be waiting for a replacement head here but for your help. Koekke Bakkers!

    All the very best.
    Bill de Vries

  • Nicholas Guy Kendal Webb-27 January 2009 27 Jan 2009

    4.0 V8 stripped engine - gasflowed heads

    Hi I don't know if you remember me but I bought a 4 litre V8 from you way back in July 2005 for my 1995 discovery.

    It has now done 121,000 miles since it was fitted and it's still running as sweetly as ever! It has spent its entire life pulling a heavy trailer and when it is fully laden the gross weight is often near the maximum of 3.5 tons (plus of course the car at 2100kg and my fat labrador!) There are no significant oil leaks and obviously as you've never heard from me since I bought it I haven't had any problems what so-'ever!

    So I just wanted to say "Thanks for a great engine and all the happy miles behind us so far!" :-)

    Nicholas Guy Kendal Webb

  • Robin Berry - 17 December 2008 17 Dec 2008

    4.6 V8 stripped engine - gasflowed heads, ductile iron flanged liners

    Dear Richard and Frida,

    It seems a long time ago that I bought the replacement V8 from you, but it is time to pass comment!

    The new motor has now done just on 5000 miles since Jim finally got it up and running, so it's probably safe to speak out.........

    Thanks folks - it's everything I thought I could only dream about on a P38! Settled down well and runs like silk; responsive (alive almost) yet returns 20+ PG overall. I really am impressed with both the engineering and the brilliant, no-nonsense service you provided.

    I would really like to say"I'll be back", but hopefully this motor will see me out now! So, many thanks from a well satisfied customer.

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you both.

    Best regards,
    Robin

  • G Beacham - 17th November 2008 17 Nov 2008

    Engine parts

    Hello Frida,

    I'd just like to say a big thank you for the service provided by you tome just the other day and also for the rather rapid delivery of the engine parts I ordered from you ( big end and main bearings and core plugs ).

    As ever Turner Engineering is top of my list whether its buying an engine, a head or a few parts - my experiences so far !

    Good luck with the continued success of your business from a very satisfied customer over many miles and years.

    Yours appreciatively,
    Geoffrey Beacham.

  • B Hoyland - 30th October 2008 30 Oct 2008

    4.0 V8 Stripped Engine - Ductile iron flanged liners

    After driving "Older" Discos for 20yrs, instead of upgrading in 2003 I decided to wait for my shares to mature in 2008, I patiently waited.

    In March I bought my "dream machine" an 04 Discovery V8 ES Premium with every possible extra...fully loaded, Rangey wheels. Play station, full leather seats,wood Dash,satnav, Harman Kardon Hi-FIand £2700 worth of state of the Art L.P.G Injection. For 6 weeks i was in Heaven.

    She then acquired a "Clicking/ticking sound that over a month or so got so bad it was attracting attention. I had it checked by every "Expert around" and spent about £1500 having new tappets ,oil pump ,Cam Shaft etc but she came back the same......I was broken hearted and even stopped driving her or even cleaning her.

    After two months searching the net for an answer I came across your website and was very impressed. My mechanic called and after a conversation with Frida, (on putting down the phone he said ,"That Girl Knows what she,s talking about") and decided even though it had only done 42000 it must be the Liners.

    Against every "Expert" saying its wrong, he ordered the Engine around 2.30pm. It arrived at 08.00am the next morning, and was fitted in three days.

    My new engine has now done 200 miles so this covers up to now but I,m confident that all will be well, and is almost impossible to hear,the quietest V8 in the Country more responsive and more MPG. I love her again,She is Polished and shiny and I am so happy.

    Every aspect, from my first conversation with Frida to typing this has been Perfect. I know I have a state of the Art Engine, made with state of the art machinery used by Professionals.

    I Cannot thank you enough.

    Yours Most Sincerely
    Brian Hoyland

    PS..I totally agree with Jak Haughton. You ought to Design a Badge so other people can see that we have "Speciality Engines "fitted!!!!!!

  • Iain Pasco - 3rd September 20083 Sep 2008

    4.6V8 stripped engine - new block

    Just a polite mail to say i'm glad i got the engine from you guys. It runs a treat and sounds lovely. Just completed my annual family camping holiday without any trouble @ all, I expect with regular servicing it will last well beyond the 12 months guarantee period.

    Keep up the good work

    Yours sincerely
    Iain

  • Russ Goff - 11th July 2008 11 Jul 2008

    300TDI performance cylinder head

    Hi
    I fitted the new Performance Head to my 300tdi Discovery a month ago, but apart from a test I haven't really used it until this week

    I fitted the new Performance Head to my 300tdi Discovery a month ago, but apart from a test I haven't really used it until this week.

    On Wednesday I drove over 700 miles in the rain. I escorted 2 Dublin bound German abnormal loads across England and Wales and drove home again and the Disco didn't miss a beat. The temperature gauge stayed at just under halfway for all of the 19hr day, but the best news came today when I filled up with diesel. With the old leaky head I used to get about 21mpg, my new Turner Performance head has given me 37.5mpg for that 700 mile trip. 56 mph motorway cruising for 350 miles and 'A' road running for the rest of the time, at normal road speeds.

    She also pulls very smoothly throughout the rev range and starts first turn, with no heating or smoke. I have no hesitation in recommending a performance head to any 300tdi owner, as I expect to get my money back in fuel savings in about a year, or less if the price of diesel keeps going as it has done this year.

    --
    Russ Goff

  • Martyn Williams - Byford, Western Australia 30th June 2008 30 Jun 2008

    300TDI engine rebuild parts package

    Hi Frida

    Just to let you know the parts arrived today, what a surprise. Can't thank you enough for the quality of the service. Such an easy transaction and everything appears to be right. Onward to the rebore now, the amazing thing is I ordered some parts from Adelaide the day before I ordered the parts from you and they still haven't arrived, how's that? I'll be in touch for the same order again as soon as I've finished this rebuild. Might be as early as late July, I'll be in touch.

    Fantastic service and so easy to deal with. Thank you.

    All the very best
    Martyn Williams

  • Len Cater, Canada - 9th June 2008 9 Jun 2008

    2.25 diesel cylinder head

    Everything has arrived and we should be firing up the beast tomorrow.Thanks again for the great turn around on my order and getting it here quickly!

    We have a club event (Ottawa Valley Land Rover - the oldest landy club in North America) and I will be sure to boast about your service. We get about 40 trucks out for our summer solstice event with the majority of them being Series.

    Thank you
    Len Cater

  • Pete Jarvis -3rd June 2008 3 Jun 2008

    2.25 lead free petrol cylinder head

    To all at Turner Engineering,

    I would like to thank you all for the help and the great service I received from you all regarding the replacement cylinder head I ordered. I don't think I could have got better service anywhere else, especially at the speed next day delivery! Couldn't be better.

    Thanks again
    Pete Jarvis

  • Darren Angel - 25th March 2008 25 Mar 2008

    Spin on oil filter adapter assembly

    Hello Frida

    I've just received my oil filter adapter. May I say a very big thank you, it's superb. Also thank you for such prompt and fast service. It comes as no surprise that Turner Engineering has such a good name.

    Kindest Regards to all at Turner Engineering
    Darren Angel

  • Jak Haughton - 24th March 2008 24 Mar 2008

    4.0 V8 Stripped Engine - Ductile iron flanged liners

    Dear Sirs,

    I am writing to express my thanks for your prompt service in replacing the engine for my beloved Range Rover 4.0 SE. The combination of your speed and efficiency and that of Kingsley Cross Country has ensured that my 'baby' is now purring like a good 'un.

    My only regret is that you do not supply a badge to stick on the back so that everyone can see the quality as it passes them by!

    Again many thanks,
    Jak Haughton

  • Alan Cloke, Devon - 15th February 2008 15 Feb 2008

    4.0 V8 Petrol Engine, gasflowed heads, ductile iron flanged liners

    Just a note to thank you for supplying my new V-8 engine. I have to say that not only am I very pleased with the way the new engine runs I have been immensely impressed with the knowledge and efficiency with which the whole process was carried out. Its refreshing to find a team of people who are not only committed to producing an absolutely first class product, but also care passionately about giving the very best customer service possible.

    Thanks again.
    Alan

  • Howard Griffiths - Cheshire 18th December 200718 Dec 2007

    300TDI stripped engine, performance head

    Dear all,

    Just a quick note to let you know how thrilled I am with the replacement engine and head. The new head has transformed the performance. Special thanks to the lady who I spoke to when first enquiring (sorry the name escapes me) Her advice was absolutely spot on. I wont hesitate to recommend your company to anyone.

    Happy Christmas to you all

    kind Regards
    Howard Griffiths

  • Steve Wells, Herts -12th December 200712 Dec 2007

    4.6V8 ductile iron flanged linered block casting

    Hi

    We bought a 4.6 ltr cylinder block with ductile liners from you at the end of 2005. We fitted it in our Ford Popular Dragster and ran a best of 9.70 secs at 129 mph using super unleaded. For 2007 we changed to methanol and ran a best of 9.22 at 139.84 mph, which is as far as we know the fastest a Rover engined dragster has ever run the 1/4 mile without nitrousoxide assistance. For 2008 we are raising the compression with the hope of running high 8 seconds.

    Thanks for the great block. I have attached a picture.
    Steve Wells www.teamorange.org.uk

  • Valerie Wells, Anglesey -6th November 20076 Nov 2007

    2.5 Diesel n/a stripped engine

    Dear Sir, Madam

    Please find enclosed the engine warranty. I would like to thank you for the excellent customer service and for an excellent product. I will certainly recommend you in the future.

    Yours faithfully
    V Wells

  • Francis Thom, Sheffield - 9th October 20079 Oct 2007

    4.0L V8 Stripped Engine - Ductile iron flanged liners

    The only delay in getting my V8 Discovery back on the road after the block cracked (at 164000-miles) was due to Land Rover's delays in supplying a new radiator. I drive my car for a living (between 20000 and 35000 miles a year) and I have a great team of engineers (Doug Dransfield, Stocksbridge , UK) to maintain it.

    Frida, your knowledge of engines, the engineering team you have in your workshops and the phenomenal speed you had the engine delivered to Doug's (Thursday PM we spoke on the phone, Friday the engine was being checked and packaged, Monday Doug started work) is testament to a quality of service others can only strive to achieve – when will you start supplying radiators?

    A big THANK YOU to all at Turner Engineering, a great team effort!

    Kind Regards,
    Francis Thom ( Sheffield , UK )

  • Anna, Peru - 4th September 20074 Sep 2007

    2.5 Turbo Diesel cylinder head

    Dear Frida,

    Just a quick email to say thank you very much for arranging the new cylinder head to be shipped to Peru. We collected our Landy a few weeks ago from the mechanic and the engine is purring like a kitten! It starts on the first turn better than it ever did before. Thought you may like to see a picture of him in action in the desert in Peru last week.

    Kind Regards
    Anna
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  • Darren Groves - 21st February 2007 21 Feb 2007

    2.5 Turbo Diesel stripped engine

    Many thanks for the first class engine. Started first time, no oil or water leaks, no oil or water consumption and is very smooth & quiet.Fitting gasket set was spot on and running in oil was appreciated.

    I work for the AA, having been in the trade all my life, and can say that this engine is not the usual "recon" available to the trade,smothered in an inch of black paint and with no record of workmanship. Having seen it, installed it with care & heard it, this is to me now a new engine.

    Kind Regards
    Darren Groves

  • Polish Tomcat Teams - Poland - 14th January 200714 Jan 2007

    4.0V8 Performance engine with Gasflowed Performance cylinder heads

    This year's Dakar Rally was a success for the Polish Tomcat Team and Turner Engineering

    No 489 Albert Gryszczuk/Jaroslaw Kaszberuk was placed 95th overall and 43rd in class - Modified all-terrain vehicles: 4x4 petrol

    No 488 Robert Gorecki /Ernest Gorecki although not scored due to driver illness also completed the 4918 miles to Dakar , a true test of endurance.

    Both vehicles are powered by Turner Engineering 4.0 V8 engines built with ductile iron flanged liners and performance cylinder heads. The specification is identical to those supplied for road use and is available for a modest extra cost as part of the Turner Engineering service exchange program .

    • Darren Groves
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  • Tony Taylor - 15th December 200615 Dec 2006

    200TDI Diesel cylinder head gasflowed

    Hi Frida

    Just to let you know I have now got the head back in the car & on the road- great improvement!I'd expected that gas-flowing would improve the top-end, but it's actually the smoothness of the engine's response which is really transformed.Now I can't feel when the turbo kicks in, the lag and then sudden power-on is gone, now it just pulls smoothly all the way up the rev range - brilliant!

    Thanks for all your work sorting the head out
    Tony

  • Tom Sperrey- 18th October 200618 Oct 2006

    4.0 V8 stripped engine - ductile iron flanged liners.

    Frida,

    There are some suppliers that within five minutes of contacting them,give a warm feeling that tells you this transaction will go well. You're one of them. You did exactly what you said you'd do.

    My engine has now done 1,000 miles, had an oil change at 500 and is running as sweet as a nut (how nice to get rid of that tappet clatter on startup!).

    Thanks, Frida.
    Tom Sperrey

  • Lyndon Swann - October 2006 18 Oct 2006

    Stage 1 lead free performance 2.25 head

    Hello Richard and Frida this is a long overdue thank you for the head you supplied to me back in late December 2004 early January 2005. Just to say that the head performs brilliantly with an increase in Hp but more over a doubling of the torque output.

    You may remember that myself and a colleague took part in the London to Dakar Rally raising over a thousand pounds for Macmillan Cancer relief. We came 35 from 59 entrants and beat several more modern four by fours to the finishing line and throughout in all conditions of cold and heat the head excelled and I cannot praise your product highly enough.

    Thanks again for the great cylinder head
    Lyn Swann
    • Darren Groves

  • Clifford James - Trinidad - 26th April 200626 Apr 2006

    2.0 TCie New stripped engine

    This is to advise you that the diesel engine was cleared through customs today (Tuesday), exactly one week after confirming the order. Thanks to you both for a very efficient and speedy export service, it was greatly appreciated. I will advise you later Frida on how the engine is performing once it is on the road.

    Best Regards.....
    Clifford James (Trinidad)

  • Ruby's Garage, Cornwall - 6th March 20066 Mar 2006

    4.6 V8 Petrol Engine, gasflowed heads, ductile iron flanged liners

    A 1995 Range Rover 4.6 HSE (139.000 miles) was brought to us with overheating/coolant loss problems. Our diagnosis was cracked block but the customer asked for the cylinder heads to be removed to check the gaskets. No visible signs of failure could be found. Having dealt with Turner Engineering for many years we sought their advice.

    Frida and Richard could not have been more helpful giving advice to both ourselves and directly to our customer. It was decided to install and exchange engine fitted with gasflowed heads and ductile liners to the block casting.

    The engine arrived 72 hours after ordering and was extremely well presented. All gaskets needed were supplied along with two 5 litre cans of engine oil. It was spotlessly clean with clear concise instructions detailing almost any problem that could occur whilst rebuilding. Any other problems during the rebuild were quickly resolved over the phone by the staff at Turner Engineering with no hint of us ‘being a nuisance'. In fact they seemed pleased that we consulted with them rather than went ahead and got it wrong!

    The fitting of this engine has transformed an otherwise tired vehicle.It now pulls crisply and cleanly from quite low revs giving the impression of a much larger engine under the bonnet than it actually is. Low down torque is vastly improved, with 70mph being achieved at 1700 rpm whilst just feathering the throttle pedal. Time will tell but we consider an improvement in fuel economy will also result.

    Although not the cheapest on the market we consider this to be the only cure for the notorious V8 cracked block problem. The relative small extra charge for the fitting of gasflowed heads is well worth considering for the vast improvement it achieves.

    Congratulations to Frida and Richard and all at Turner Engineering for an excellent product and superb customer service.

    Steve Oldbury
    Ruby's Garage, Launceton, Cornwall

  • Mark Swadling - 4th March 2006 4 Mar 2006

    Pair V8 cylinder heads

    Hi Just to say thanks for the V8 Cylinder heads I picked up from you before xmas . The engine is running spot on .

    Kind Regards
    Mark Swadling

  • Peter J Gray - 20th February 2006 20 Feb 2006

    Lead free 2.25 petrol head

    Dear Mrs Turner

    I felt that I must write to thank you for your help in solving the problems with my series Land Rover. The superbly remanufactured cylinder head arrived within 24hrs as promised and on inspection; the quality of the workmanship was impressive. On fitting the new head, the improvement was immediately noticeable. Gone is the lumpy tick over, the acceleration is better, the top speed higher and the fuel consumption seems to have improved.

    These factors coupled with the all in price, the prompt service, the engineering quality and the friendly helpful advice , in my book make your company outstanding, many thanks.

    Yours truly
    Peter J Gray

  • Mihajlo Marusic, Croatia, 2nd February 20062 Feb 2006

    2.0TCie Freelander engine

    Dear Mrs Turner

    I have successfully assembled repaired engine in my Freelander, and it seems to be working fine.

    Thank you for being so cooperative. I will write about my experience, and our cooperation on all Croatian internet forums regarding Landrover, and engines.

    Sincerely yours
    Mihajlo Marusic

  • Simone Boscardi, Sudan - 19th January 200619 Jan 2006

    2.25 5MB Petrol stripped engine

    Dear Frida

    The Old Lioness, as I like to call my Land Rover, went just great. Two thousand km of desert without one single problem. Thanks for the engine, it has been heavily tested and all went fine.

    I'm sending you three pictures, I've many others, but these are the ones I like best.

    All the best,
    Simone
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  • Padraig Murphy, Dublin, Ireland 16th January 200616 Jan 2006

    200TDI gasflowed cylinder head

    Head is in - can't believe the improvement in performance...... worth the money IMHO and will promote where I can!

    Thanks
    Padraig Murphy

  • Malcolm Hurd - M&D Motors November 20051 Nov 2005

    3.9 V8 performance cylinder heads

    Since fitting a pair of performance gasflowed cylinder heads to my own 3.9 V8 Classic Range Rover (1990) the overall performance has been transformed.Hill climbing noticeably improved and also improved fuel economy which justifies the extra cost. The engine performs willingly with less throttle input. The engine was fitted with a new stock camshaft and timing equipment at the same time and has covered 139.000 miles. I would not hesitate recommending the performance version to my customers.

    Malcolm Hurd
    M&D Motors, Hove, W Sussex

  • Charlie Haigh, USA - 11th August 200511 Aug 2005

    300TDI parts

    Frida

    I received my parts today and the car is fixed. Thanks so much for the prompt service.

    Charlie Haigh

  • Richard Brookman - 13th July 200513 Jul 2005

    Stage 1 lead free performance 2.25 head

    Hi Frida

    Just a note to thank you and your team for the excellent service I had from you recently when I purchased a Stage 1 cylinder head from you. From order to delivery was around 24 hours, and your courier collected my old unit within 24 hours of my call. Your response to me over the phone was knowledgeable,helpful and very professional.

    The new head has now been in place for a week and has covered about 100 miles, so this is only an initial observation, but I am very pleased with the results. After fitting the head and a new carb, I turned it over with the coil disconnected for a few moments to get some oil pressure, and then tried to start it. It started almost before I had fully turned the key, and settled immediately to a steady idle. The engine is now smooth and quiet throughout the rev range. There has been no dramatic improvement in performance, but the vehicle pulls much better, and hills where I used to have to drop to third are now taken in top without loss of speed. Your advice to me that the Stage 1 head makes it feel like a bigger engine is absolutely correct. The only problem is that the increase in power now makes me realize how much I need an overdrive!

    Many thanks again for excellent service and a brilliant product. I'm now looking forward to many miles of happy Land rovering. The Discovery is sulking because it hasn't been touched for a week.

    All the best to all of you
    Richard Brookman

  • Alistair Anton, Malawi - 7th June 20057 Jun 2005

    300TDI cylinder head

    Frida

    Hi, thanks for the prompt service, hopefully customs in Malawi will be just as efficient!

    Best regards
    Alistair

  • David Baxter - USA - 30th March 200530 Mar 2005

    2.5 Diesel stripped engine

    Frida & Richard,

    The engine runs "SPOT ON" , well done! Fired it up last night after a small problem .......... forgot the KEY! (left at my house).Smoked very little at start-up and ran like Swiss Watch. Put about 45 miles on last night between 20-50 mph. It just sounds SWEET. Did I tell you it runs GREAT? Wasn't sure.

    Thank you both so much with all your help with my new Turner Engine . I will show your name off PROUDLY .

    Best Regards
    David
    USA
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  • John Elson - 17th March 200517 Mar 2005

    300TDI stripped engine

    Mr & Mrs Turner

    Thank you for your help with the 300TDI. I am most grateful! Your professionalism should be much rewarded and may your success as a company continue.

    Thank you both and your "team" once again.

    Best Regards
    John A A Elson A.C.I.O.B - M.I.M.Q.M

  • John Bennett - 1st December 20041 Dec 2004

    300TDI new cylinder head

    Hi all my name is John Bennett

    I have just purchased a cylinder head for my disco 300 tdi. I would like to say thanks for the great service and advice, fast delivery excellent stuff I will recommend you in future thanks once again

    Regards
    John Bennett

  • Glen Phillips - 11th October 200411 Oct 2004

    Stage 1 lead free performance 2.25 head

    Landy 90 1987 2.25. [ S Wales ]

    Hello Turner Eng;just a few lines,regarding the gas flow head I purchased with you Sept 2004 for a landy I purchased Feb of this year from Brighton. It was in really nice condition for year on driving it on a test drive at Brighton I thought very good, drives well no oil leaks,quiet,let's go for it. So I parted with my money and off we go my wife following me back to S Wales. On the motorways it was really fast [on the flat] It had a transplant of a 2.25 as it was a diesel turbo in true life all the running gear was still turbo .But with this lump in front that could not pull granny of the urinal.

    So a few months of late nights in the garage trying to tweak it up and a lot of frayed tempers, it got a little better, but not good enough for the hills of S Wales I would stand there scratching my head wondering why I bought this load of rubbish .My wife thought I had left the country. Then I read about Turner gasflowheads still weary, I thought give them a call I told them the problem I was having.So a Mrs Turner ran me through the difference the head should make,ok I thought lets go for it. It was delivered the day after so I made a start. But still very weary,on finishing the job ok lets see what happens fired it up hmmmm, ok now how is it when I flick the switch for lpg. I start to smile lets get it out on the road still weary,u p the hills down the hills not changing down a lot more smiles.

    Frida I love you
    Glen [S Wales]

  • Trevor Rhodes - 9th October 20049 Oct 2004

    New TD5 cylinder head

    Hi

    Just a quick e-mail to thank you for the fast & efficient service you gave re the supply of a new cylinder head for my Discovery td5, Arrived next day approximately 24hrs from phone call to order. Wish all companies where as good as yours!
    Many thanks

    Trevor Rhodes
    Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

  • Martyn Rollason - 23rd August 200423 Aug 2004

    Stage 1 lead free performance 2.25 head

    Hi Frida,

    Just a quick note to thank you for the speedy delivery and service regarding the supply of my new cylinder head. I successfully fitted it in a morning on Saturday and am very very pleased with the results.

    It has transformed the vehicle and while a 109” 2 ¼ litre will never be the fastest thing in the world it now feels much more sprightly, keeps up with normal traffic and pulls strongly up hills throughout the rev range.

    I will be in touch next week to arrange for my old head to be collected.

    Many thanks
    Martyn

  • AJ Wilson - 7th June 20047 Jun 2004

    2.5 Turbo Diesel stripped engine.

    Dear Sir/Madam

    Please find enclosed Check Sheet, thank you for your prompt and efficient service and am looking forward to many miles of happy motoring. I have been singing your praises to my friends.

    Yours sincerely
    AJ Wilson

  • Dave Baxter - 10th March 200410 Mar 2004

    200TDI stripped engine

    Hi All...

    Just to say, that the "Project" with the 200TDi you rebuilt for me, has now covered over 5000 miles, and the engine is working very well.Starts on the button, no smoke, and is getting more enthusiastic as the miles go by. Nice job...

    Many thanks, from a very satisfied customer....
    Dave Baxter.

  • Philip Hartas - Lane Cove, Australia 17th November 200317 Nov 2003

    Stage 1 lead free performance 2.25 head

    Dear Frida,

    You recently supplied me with a new casting, gas flowed cylinder head for my 4 cyl petrol Lightweight in Sydney. I’m just dropping you a note to compliment you both on your service and your product. Both have been excellent.

    Thank you for your prompt service and an outstanding product.

    Kind regards
    Philip Hartas

  • Dan Akrigg - 7th November 20037 Nov 2003

    Stage 1 lead free performance 2.25 head

    I recently bought one of your stage 1 gas flowed cylinder heads for my swb series 3 land rover and I wanted to let you know how well it is performing. Fitting was very easy and once everything was checked over the first thing that I noticed upon starting the engine was how well it started - just pull out the choke, turn the key and it fires up straight away.

    The second thing that I noticed was the sound - a much deeper, smoother noise comes from the vehicle as though a bigger engine has been fitted. The performance brings a smile to my face. The vehicle now pulls overdrive like it previously did without, and upon changing up through the gears as I come back on the throttle it leaps forwards.The improvement is particularly noticeable at low revs, where it pulls better than a Tdi, and responds to a blip on the throttle with eager acceleration. All in all the land rover is much more willing to do what is asked of it.

    Thanks
    Dan Akrigg

  • Derek J Spooner - 3rd November 20033 Nov 2003

    Lead free 2.25 petrol cylinder head/ rocker set

    Just a note to say how pleased I am with the Lead Free head I had from you for my Rover P4 80 in 2001, it doesn't seem that long ago. Since then the car has been driven to Sweden and Germany on continental tours and has covered about 6000 miles. The engine is very responsive, smooth and burns no oil on overrun. Your suggestion to fit the little valve caps on the valve stems has meant the clearances have hardly changed. Excellent value and Service. I always recommend yourselves if asked about replacement engines etc.

    Regards
    Derek J. Spooner

  • Al Soares, Portugal - 10th September 200310 Sep 2003

    300TDI new head & parts

    Dear Frida,

    Just wanted to thank you for the prompt processing and shipping of my order. I received it yesterday at 11:30 A.M. Which is about 24 hours after I ordered it! Here in Portugal nothing works this efficiently.

    Thanks again,
    Al Soares

  • Oscar Kraan, Holland - 13th July 200313 Jul 2003

    2.5 n/a Diesel cylinder head gasflowed

    (Oscar originally bought a complete all ancillary engine elsewhere int he UK)

    A good engine is the heart of every terrain vehicle and for a Land Rover you will naturally go to the country of birth.

    The compression in the block is too low and after deliberating we decided to have the cylinder head reworked. On advice of friends we have this done by Turner Engineering in combination with a visit to Old Sodbury. Turner is the specialist in gasflowing the inlet and exhaust ports for extra torque.Complete rework of cylinder head, including gasflowing.

    Because we really don't trust anything anymore and the cylinder head is removed anyway we decide to tackle the rest of the engine at the same time. New piston rings, honing the cylinder bores and check the crankshaft and bearings.After re assembling everything the engine sounds totally different, much quieter, no more rattling and on the test drive a very noticeable improvement in performance.

    It appears we finally bought real air in the UK! Now it remains for the gear box to be rebuilt and we can start enjoying our very special self built Land Rover 109 S2a from 1969!

  • Noel Clark - 3rd May 20033 May 2003

    Stage 1 lead free performance 2.25 head

    After purchasing and installing a new overdrive on my 1966 Series IIa 109" the lack of performance from the standard 7:1 CR 2.25 petrol engine became very evident, even the slightest gradient having an adverse effect on road speed. Having invested the money in the overdrive I wanted to increase the power of the engine enough to make the overdrive use-able but did not want to sacrifice long term reliability.

    Virtually all sources suggested the cylinder head as the place to start and after looking at information on various websites the information on the Turner Engineering site immediately struck a chord with me - BHP is largely irrelevant, torque is by far the most important characteristic to consider when upgrading any road vehicle engine. After telephoning Turner Engineering and having a very informative discussion with Frida Turner I decided to go for a Turner stage 1 8:1 CR performance unleaded head. This duly arrived the following day and with the assistance of a friend was fitted the day after.

    I couldn't wait to try it on the road and the difference was immediately evident within 10 seconds of leaving my driveway. The engine felt so much more alive and the vehicle really wanted to go, I was very impressed. I then found a stretch of dual carriage way to see how happy the vehicle was in overdrive top on gradients - the area I badly wanted improved. I was not disappointed, gentle gradients were not noticeable and even moderate gradients were handled with ease.

    As time has gone on I've seen how far and I can push it and a hill that the vehicle had difficulty with in top gear no overdrive it will now climb in top gear with the overdrive engaged without laboring. In a nutshell it feels like someone has removed the 2.25 litre engine and fitted a bigger one! I can honestly say that this head was worth every penny and has opened my eyes to the fact that there is no need to spend huge amounts of money on upgrading everything in sight.

    Many thanks Turner Engineering.
    Noel Clark

  • Juan Reyes Martines Rafecas - Portugal 30th April 200330 Apr 2003

    300TDI complete new cylinder head

    Dear Frieda,

    Just to let you know that I received the cylinder head for my Defender 300 TDI from you yesterday afternoon and felt that I should convey to you my great appreciation for your extremely fast and efficient service!

    Many thanks and best regards,

    Juan Reyes Martinez Rafecas
    Portugal

  • East Coast Rover Co. USA 21st November 200221 Nov 2002

    For a number of years now we have exclusively used Turner Engineering 2.25 HP engines in our service work and restorations. We use these engines because of the high quality product, prompt delivery times and attention to detail that takes place in the build ups of these engines. The numerous Turner engines we have installed have all performed well, and we have had no warranty issues of any kind with our 2.25 engines since switching to Turner engines vs.the other suppliers we had sourced engines from.

    We even find that, as good as these engines are, they even save us money over doing rebuilds here in our own shop. We find our relationship with Turner to be a total win/win situation. We get excellent performance, no problems of any kind and happy customers that use phrases like "runs like a Swiss watch" to describe our repairs when we use Turner engines.

    As the premiere restoration shop in the USA for Series Land Rovers, we only select world class products to make it into our award winning restorations, and our service work. Turner engines meet our exacting demands and have never let us down. We look forward to fitting many more.

    Michael Smith
    Pres. East Coast Rover Co.
    USA
    East Coast Rover Co. Staff
    21 Tolman Road, Warren, ME 04864 ph: 207-594-8086 fax: 207-594-8120
    Check out our large web site atEast Coast Rover

  • Peter Comely - 5th November 20025 Nov 2002

    2.25 3MB Petrol stripped engine LFHP

    LRO project vehicle Series IIA, registration NFC 314H, was originally purchased around ten years ago by Popular Classics magazine. Then after much use by LRO, mostly due to impending MoT failure, it was dismantled in 1999 for a complete rebuild. The petrol engine (with unknown mileage) was well worn and the only option was replacement. As the LRO project vehicles principle reason for existence is to provide stuff to write about in LRO, it was deemed a good idea to serialise the rebuild of the 2.25 motor in the workshop section of the magazine (September 1999-January 2000, five parts; plus installation in vehicle, Spring 2001). Not something many readers are likely to attempt, but, if every part of the rebuild was covered, then the correct procedures for each stage of the process could be detailed for reference. This series of features also made it clear just how much knowledge, access to quality parts, time and specialist equipment is needed, to rebuild an engine to the sort of standards that will ensure virtually indefinite reliability. It also serves to illustrate the financial considerations of attempting a rebuild yourself. ie. by the time you've sourced the parts and rebuilt the motor, how much less will it cost than buying a complete new engine in the first place?

    Turner Engineering's reputation for quality and attention to detail, meant that it was the first name to be mentioned when the inevitability of a rebuild became apparent.

    So, 4500 miles and nearly two years later how's it performing?

    The 8.1 compression ratio, 'Stage 1', unleaded, gas flowed head is an optimization of the existing Land Rover set-up, rather than an out-and-out performance modification to create more horsepower. Compared to standard, with the Turner engine, there's a noticeable increase in acceleration. The standard Land Rover 2.25 petrol will also start to run out of steam up long hills, whereas even using a standard 36IV Zenith carb and Land Rover air filter, the Stage 1 Turner doesn't. In fact it takes a laden 750kg payload trailer to bring it back to the feel of a standard Land Rover set-up on hills. With the Turner motor, the trailer doesn't seem to make much difference to performance on the flat at all. I would imagine a motor like this would be a real advantage in a fully laden LWB or when towing, for instance, a horsebox. Standard servicing procedures have been religiously adhered to, and the only additions to the Turner motor are a Rocky Mountain spin-off oil filter and a Kenlowe fan. Ignition is standard points and distributor. Reliability has been 100%, whatever the weather. According to the speedo top speed is just off the clock - around 72mph. It'll cheerfully cruise at 60mph in fourth gear, although at this speed fuel consumption will drop to around 18mpg. In everyday use expect 20-22mpg.

    What more can I say? So far a happy customer!

    Peter Comely, Art Director, Land Rover Owner Magazine. November 5th 2002

  • Richard Wood - 11th June 200211 Jun 2002

    300TDI stripped engine

    Frida, very pleased with your product. 500 mile service booked 1/7/02.

    Regards
    Richard Wood

  • Arthur Haswell - 27th May 200227 May 2002

    Stage 1 lead free performance 2.25 head

    I bought one of your gasflowed heads for my Series 111 petrol (1981) in April 2002. For a while previously I had been debating how best to improve performance to give us a touring vehicle. I have just noticed the long thread from January titled Warning for Series Owners on LRE forum in which you debate the merits of the various schemes to improve performance. I wish I'd seen it when it was being written!

    I feel I must write to tell you what a great job this new head is doing.The engine seemed quite perky before at low revs, but on hills and trying to accelerate on the flat above about 35MPH would hardly manage, although it could sit at about 65 if asked. I'd done almost no vehicle maintenance before buying the LR a year ago, and fitting the head is by far the largest job. However, it all went smoothly, and I am looking forward to taking the family touring and camping this year, cruising easily in a way we couldn't before. I intend to keep with standard fittings, as recommended by you. I want a vehicle that will last for many years. We'll be fitting good tyres (Michelin XPC) and an overdrive this week. Though we are working on a tight budget we feel that these sort of improvements will be cost effective in the long run.

    All of which is to endorse your product. There is a particularly long hill out of Hexham which the poor beast couldn't manage except in screaming third gear. Now she storms up in fourth, accelerating to the top if we feel the need to show off and waste the petrol! The first thing we did when we'd fitted the new head was to try this hill - we were cheering all the way!

    Best Wishes
    Arthur Haswell, Hexham, Northumberland

  • Andrew Gordon - January 200227 Jan 2002

    Stage 1 lead free performance 2.25 head

    I have fitted or should I say I had Dunsfold Land Rovers fit a Turner stage 1 head to my early 90 2.25 5mb engine. This conversion has transformed the 90, it is difficult to explain but for starters it no longer slows on hills, it has more torque through the rev range and this is without getting into the second stage of the twin choke. If you run on LPG it is a must. The engine is also smoother and more responsive.

    This conversion will not make it a sports car but will make you keep up with the traffic with no effort. Tested on the motorway I can easily maintain 70 and my top speed has moved to 80mph +.Dunsfold LR also recommended the Turner head as very good. To help anybody withthe decision my brother is a rally driver and has had all his rally cars converted to stage 1 or 2 heads as it does increase power and performance.

    Andrew Gordon
    Gordon's Fine Foods, Cranleigh, Surrey

  • Adam Ward - 21st July 200121 Jul 2001

    2.5 Turbo Diesel stripped engine

    Dear Sirs

    After much deliberation I purchased a re-manufactured 2.5 Turbo Diesel engine from you in May. Having now done over 1000 miles I thought I should write to you and thank you not only for the excellent service I received when buying the engine but for the engine itself.

    I originally wanted to replace my engine with a 200TDI however having spoken to you I was convinced to go for a new Turbo Diesel and can not thank you enough. My Land Rover is now like new, its smooth, quiet and accelerates effortlessly, have recently started to tow with it after running in and barely notice the trailer is on!

    Thank you again for all your help. I also think I should mention Philip at Muddy Trax to whom like yourselves nothing was too much trouble and had my Land Rover back on the road in two days. If ever any of my colleagues find themselves in need of a new engine in the future I will be putting them straight on the phone to Turner Engineering undoubtedly the Rolls Royce of engine re-manufacturers.

    Yours sincerely
    Adam Ward

  • K J Finch - 30th October 2000 30 Oct 2000

    2.25 5MB Diesel stripped engine

    Dear Sir

    Enclosed is check sheet required to be completed on installation of engine. I am very pleased with the quality of the workmanship of the remanufactured engine.

    Yours faithfully
    KJ Finch

  • Chris Kite - 30th July 1998 30 Jul 1998

    Stage 1 lead free performance 2.25 head

    Since fitting one of your high performance lead free heads to my S111 2.25 3MB engine, and now done seven thousand miles of trouble free motoring, I felt I should put pen to paper to congratulate you on your service.

    The young lady who answered the phone was very friendly, polite and knowledgeable and is a credit to your company. The product is excellent, I have gained better acceleration, top speed and mpg and at 9p per litre it will soon pay for its self. I am extremely happy with the whole package and would not hesitate to recommend your company to anyone else who is looking to go lead free.

    Once again very well done for both service and product and if you have a company sticker I would be only too pleased to attach one to my beloved Land Rover. Keep up your excellent work.

    Yours faithfully

    Chris Kite

  • AT Service - 2nd April 1997 2 Apr 1997

    Stage1 lead free performance 2.25 head

    Dear Sirs

    I am just about to return my old Land Rover S111 cylinder head to you, as arranged by telephone this morning. I'd like to take this opportunity to say how pleased I am with the results. The old cylinder head was responsible for a bit of oil smoke, but otherwise apparently satisfactory. I found results after fitting the remanufactued head to be every bit as good as I'd expected, if not more so. It really has transformed the performance of the old beast, as well as putting an end to a lot of smoke!

    I hope I shan't need your services again in the foreseeable future (!), but would be happy to recommend your Company to other Land Rover owners whose vehicles are getting a bit tired.

    Yours faithfully

    Peter White (Proprietor)

  • John Stirling - 22nd May 1996 22 May 1996

    2.5 Diesel stripped engine

    2.5 Diesel stripped engine

    Many thanks for the return of my deposit cheque. The new engine is fitted and is beautiful! Very smooth, quiet, flexible and not an oil leak insight!

    Many thanks for an excellent piece of work and all your efforts in providing this replacement. Thank you very much.

    Yours faithfully

    John Stirlingv

  • M Woolston - 22nd November 1994 22 Nov 1994

    V8 engine parts

    Please pass on my thanks to all concerned for the rapid processing of my V8 engine parts. The engine is almost assembled now.

    Again many thanks

    Michael Woolston

  • Bud and Pat Reed, USA 23rd October 1994 23 Oct 1994

    2.25 3MB Petrol stripped engine LFHP

    Dear Mr Turner

    Enclosed you will find my completed Installers Check Sheet for the new engine I purchased. Also I am sending several photographs of our restored 1957 Series One, ex Ministry of Supply, 7 passenger station wagon.

    The new engine now has almost 700 miles on it. It had its first inspection last week, and I am totally delighted with it. I have been careful to run the engine under 50 miles per hour, all on country roads.

    Please convey our thanks to everyone in the shop for producing such a first rate product.

    Sincerely

    Bud Reed

  • DJ Whaley - 17th July 1994 DJ Whaley - 17th July 1994

    2.5 Turbo Diesel stripped engine

    Dear Sirs

    Thank you for your letter of the 23rd June 1994. My Land Rover now has a remanufactured engine supplied by yourselves direct to my local garage, Andrew Barton Ltd of Newham.

    Bartons are full of praise for the quality of your workmanship and would not hesitate to recommend your service to others.

    Yours sincerely

    DJ Whaley

  • WOII P.M. Matthews & SSgt S.P. Small, Perth - Scottish Rally 1993 1 Jan 1993

    2.5 Turbo Diesel stripped engine

    Dear Richard & Wife

    Just a quick letter to let you know how impressed I am with your service and the way the engine is behaving. I never knew how good a Land Rover engine could be, its a credit to your skill with engines.

    All the best with your business

    Many Thanks C Cogan

  • Jan Verguts, Holland - 19th February1992 19 Feb 1992

    2.25 3MB Diesel short engine

    Dear Mr & Mrs Turner

    Hereby I can tell you the engine was built into the LR and runs fine. I included a copy of the custom of customs agency documents. For the injector pump I did not receive them yet but as soon as they arrive I will send them to you.

    Also included the checklist for the warranty. The old injector pump was sent to you on 11.2.92 and I hope it has arrived by now.

    Many thanks for the excellent service and the nice reception. Another satisfied client!

    Yours faithfully

    Jan Verguts

  • Will Hamer - 24th October 1991 24 Oct 1991

    2.5 Diesel stripped engine

    Dear Sirs

    I return Installers Check List for engine no 12J01629C. The engine is fully up and running and seems to out perform the previous one in performance, smoothness, torque and quietness.

    Thank you very much for your service, and integrity in dealing with the replacement engine. I wish you every success with your re-manufacturing business.

    Yours sincerely

    Will Hamer

  • Jim Allen - USA - Article LRO May 1991 1 May 1991

    2.25 3MB Petrol stripped engine - Stage 1 performance head fitted

    Jim featured the engine he purchased for his own Land Rover. The engine was internally standard with the exception of the gasflowed cylinder head. Externally Jim had fitted luminition ignition, a free flowing exhaust system, a Pierce manifold and a Weber 28-32 DGV carburettor.

    In my case, all the modifications have added up to a rip-snorting two and a quarter. Passing traffic is now possible and hill climbing on the highwayis light years better than before. Hills that once required third or lower, now can be pulled in top gear at close to the speed limit. Top speed has increased well past 80mph because the rpm range and power curve is extended significantly.At this writing, there are 6247 miles on the Turner engine. Not one drop of oil has escaped from it. It's been smooth and quiet and maintains 50 pounds of oil pressure. After the initial valve adjustments, clearances have kept steady.

    I chose Turner because I wanted a well built engine to use as a strong basis for a modified power plant. I believe I got just what I wanted. My opinion is that it would be hard to find a more meticulous rebuilder.

    Jim Allen, USA

  • W Longmore - 22nd March 1991 22 Mar 1991

    Stage 1 lead free performance head

    The head is performing well, an immediate noticeable improvement.

    Many thanks, W Longmore

  • PC Watts - 25th October 1989 25 Oct 1989

    2.25 3MB Petrol short engine/cylinder head

    Dear Sirs

    I enclose your Installer's Check list, completed as requested.

    Thank you for forwarding the distributor drive dogs which I omitted to remove from my old engine. The new unit is running very sweetly, and I would like to take this opportunity of saying how impressed I was with both the trouble you took to satisfy my requirements, and the general standard of care and workmanship which clearly goes into your products. I shall not hesitate to recommend your service to anyone requiring an exchange Rover engine.

    Yours faithfully

    PC Watts