Testimonials

Jak Haughton - 24th March 2008
4.0 V8 Stripped Engine - block fitted with 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
4.0 V8 Petrol Engine, gasflowed heads, block casting fitted with 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

Steve Wells, Herts - 12th December 2007
4.6V8 ductile iron flanged linered block

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 nitrous oxide 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

Francis Thom, Sheffield - 9th October 2007
4.0L V8 Stripped Engine - block fitted with 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 )

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Tom Sperrey- 18th October 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

Ruby's Garage, Cornwall - 6th March 2006
4.6 V8 Petrol Engine, gasflowed heads, block fitted with 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
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

Malcolm Hurd - M&D Motors
November 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