Testimonials

Peter Oldale , France - 17th June 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

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 to me in the 5 years I've had her.  After running in etc. I was easily able to pull up a local hill in 4 th that previously needed 3 rd . 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 drivability 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

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 LandRover. Coupled with your efficient service and Taunton LandRover you both did a splendid job of honouring your commitments. Very much appreciated. Taunton LandRover had not heard of you before, but without any prompting from me they commented on the quaility 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 though there 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 - I do feel re-assured that I got value for money.

Thanks
David Davenport

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

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

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
4.0 V8 stripped engine - gasflowed heads

Hi I dont 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 havent had any problems whatso-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

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

Hello Frida,

I'd just like to say a big thank you for the service provided by you to me 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.

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, sat nav, Harman Kardon Hi-FI and £2700 worth of state of the Art L.P.G Injection. For 6 weeks i was in Heaven.

          She then aquired 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!!!!!!

Just a polite mail to say im 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 12mnths guarantee period. Keep up the good work

Yours sincerely Iain

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.

Martyn Williams - Byford, Western Australia 30th June 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

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 soltice event with the majority of them being Series.

Thank you
Len Cater

To all at Turner Engineering,

I would lilke 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

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

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

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

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 absolutley spot on. I wont hesitate to recommend your company to anyone.

Happy Christmas to you all
kind Regards
Howard Griffiths

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

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

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 )

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 Gustard

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  

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Dear Mrs Turner, I have succesfully 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

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

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

Thanks
Padraig Murphy

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

Frida

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

Charlie Haigh

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 realise 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 Landrovering. The Discovery is sulking because it hasn't been touched for a week.

All the best to all of you
Richard Brookman

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

Best regards
Alistair

If you have purchased any of our Turner Engineering products in the past and would like to contribute to this page, please send an email to sales@turner-engineering.co.uk and describe your experience with our products like the testimonials above. If you wish to include pictures, please attach them to the email.

David Baxter - 30th March 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

John Elson - 17th March 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

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

Trevor Rhodes- 9th October 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.

Glen Phillips - 11th October 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 . Mt wife thought I had left the country. Then I read about Turner gas flow heads 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 o/k lets see what happens fired it up hmmmm, o/k now how is it when I flick the switch for lpg. I start to smile lets get it out on the road still weary , up the hills down the hills not changing down a lot more smiles ,.; Frida I love you Glen [S Wales]

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

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

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 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 4cyl 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

I recently bought one of your stage 1 gas flowed cylinder heads for my swb series 3 landrover 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 landrover is much more willing to do what is asked of it.

Thanks
Dan Akrigg

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 doesnt 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

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 originally bought a complete all ancillary engine elsewhere in the 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!

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 useable 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 carriageway 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 labouring. 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

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

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
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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.

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

Regards
Richard Wood

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

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 with the 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

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

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

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 knowlegeable 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

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)

Dear Sirs

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 in sight!

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

Yours faithfully
John Stirling

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

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

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

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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

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

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 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 highway is 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 powerplant. I believe I got just what I wanted. My opinion is that it would be hard to find a more meticulous rebuilder.

The head is performing well, an immediate noticeable improvement.

Many thanks, W Longmore

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