Few questions, is the plemum and the rocker 1 piece? I cant figure out how to remove it.
How on earth do I remove the steel water pipe and what does the cable that goes down past the grey connector at the front of the Rocker go to? This stops me moving the loom out the way.
How many bolts hold the rocker on?
Last but not least. Is there a how 2? The last link that was posted didnt have any pictures.
Many thanks. ,😫
7th Jul 2021 7:56 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10676
Are you sure you are up for this ?!
Park car in sensible location were it will stay for a couple of months!
Maybe worth having a look at the cambelt change procedure as this will give cues and you will need to remove the belt anyway.
You put a spanner on the 2 bolts from behind, to remove water pipe
Remove the fan
Remove passenger side heat shield
Remove plastic around battery
Remove the injector rail
Remove the injector rail mounting bracket
Loosen the fuel pipe that goes round the back
Loosen 3 water pump bolts. Remove aux belt
Loosen the front cambelt cover. There is one cam cover bolt behind it
Now you should have access to all cam cover bolts
7th Jul 2021 8:47 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10676
The 2 pin grey plug on top of the cam cover is the knock sensor. Just unplug it.
7th Jul 2021 8:54 pm
looneyfitter
Member Since: 15 May 2012
Location: liverpool
Posts: 120
Hey Pete thanks for the reply. Yes definately up for it mate. Ive rebuilt quite a few engines and built a kit car. Ive replace the cam belt on it 2 year ago too.
That back bracket looks an absolute pig, tempted to cut the bracket off instead lol.
Am I right in assuming the plenum is a part of the rocker?
Sorry the wire I am talking about run s down futher than the larger grey connector. It disappears down the front. Will have another look tomorrow evening and report back.
Appreciate the help
7th Jul 2021 9:46 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10676
Yea. Inlet is Part of cam cover
7th Jul 2021 10:02 pm
looneyfitter
Member Since: 15 May 2012
Location: liverpool
Posts: 120
Evening. Bit of an update. Made a start stripping as 0 compression. Had endoscope down cylinders 1&2 on Rh bank. Cant see any debris.
Quick question, how on earth do I get the back injector out please? It hits the bulkhead.
Also whats the black item in this pic of on the piston? Is that normal?
Many thanks
17th Jul 2021 8:23 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10676
My guess would be oil or is it a hole Try prodding it with something absorbabant
If you mean the passenger injector, you need to remove the wiring harness. See the cambelt changing instructions on how to get it out
Click image to enlarge
17th Jul 2021 8:38 pm
looneyfitter
Member Since: 15 May 2012
Location: liverpool
Posts: 120
Hey Pete, yes i mean the passenger rear injector closest to the bulkhead mate. So I need to remove all the main harness thats under the bulkhead just to remove an injector? What a crap design this is 😫
18th Jul 2021 8:34 am
aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
Posts: 2463
It's not that bad, it's been designed to come out.
Remove the battery undo the connectors and pull the looms out of the way will only take 5 mins. You can then unclip the plastic battery tray side and you will have more accessAndrew
D3 2.7tdv6 2005
D4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial died and gone to LR heaven
D5 3.0 SDV6 HSE
18th Jul 2021 8:37 am
looneyfitter
Member Since: 15 May 2012
Location: liverpool
Posts: 120
Right ill give that a go. Cheers
18th Jul 2021 9:22 am
looneyfitter
Member Since: 15 May 2012
Location: liverpool
Posts: 120
Evening lads. Right, finally managed to get the cover off. Confirmed snapped chain. Cams and rockers all look ok. Chain has disappeared into the gap. Do i need to also remove the exhaust cam to retrieve it?
What should i be looking for now? I cant see any debris on the pistons,. Shall I just fit a new chain?
Is there a how too?
Cheers.
19th Jul 2021 5:53 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10676
This is a guide on how to sort. (includes head removal)
But if this look ok, you could try without head removal.
I think you need to remove both cams to get a new chain on.
Once the chain and cambelt is on, I think you should do a compression test.
Not sure which gap you mean, that the chain has fallen in
Member Since: 17 Oct 2020
Location: Fife
Posts: 22
I managed to do it by removing the inlet camshaft and loosening/removing enough exhaust camshaft caps to lift the front of it up just enough to wiggle the new chain over the end. This meant I didn't have to remove the fuel pump pulley to take the rear belt cover off at the back. Needed to dremel out some of the rear belt cover to loosen the rearmost exhaust cam cap bolts. Front and rear timing belts need to come off as well as I think the exhaust cam front pulley.
I was a bit concerned about the cam seals leaking after doing it this way but they've been ok.
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Try prodding it with something absorbabant
