x2 re: James at British 4X4. He was very helpful in sorting out my 1973 Series III when we lived in Fernandina. But have since moved to E Tenn mountains & need to find a shop around here (also need to change my Member ID).
Good luck with your fix!

 

@HinFL when I lived outside Chatt, I would bring my Defender clear to Asheville, NC. I couldn’t find anything closer. Sean at Blue Ridge Rover Works is very good. Not always easy to get in his schedule... he is well called upon from miles around.

 

Good choice

 

Thanks everyone. Stephen at Safari HP is gonna help me out.

 

you are in good hands.

 

I've had British 4x4 in Jax work on my D90 in the past- British 4x4 Service Center

 

It probably makes people hungry to get in , thinking this guy has to be really good.

 

Timing covers are starting at 151€.
Please have a look at lrworkshop.com

 

Try Jake Krug. He specializes in Rovers and is located in St. Augustine. His number is 904-887-1547.

 

Agreed. I take all my Defender needs to Jake.

 

@Roverchef actually has a small shop in St. Augustine. Though Google Maps shows it as permanently closed for some reason. Send him a PM.

 

I'm not a fan of tire kickers and that is the reason for Google's response. I PM'd the OP

 

James at British 4x4 in JAX is excellent and trustworthy. And yes Stephen at Safari can help but he is a bit further in Orlando.

 

Perhaps @SafariHP could help or recommend a local shop?

 

Looks like the bearing failed on the timing cover for the fan. Could possibly have radiator damage. For a 'new' engine this is not common. A timing cover isn't expensive, maybe $100 ish. Radiator is inexpensive too. Probably looking at $200~ parts and about a few hours labor. This is an easy repair. Wish I could help you on a shop.