Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
Posts: 4547
any chance the tensioner mount had been over tightened and split the casting?2014 D4 XS
2005 D3 SE - Gone
25th Nov 2010 5:53 pm
Sonic3d
Member Since: 22 Nov 2005
Location: Ross on Wye Herefordshire
Posts: 872
No not caused by over tightening, the casting has cracked well away from the hole for the tensioner bolt. As soon as as can I will post a pic and all will be clear I can resist everything except TEMPTATION
Can Am Commander 1000XT
Seen the light and bought a 4Motion T5
25th Nov 2010 6:55 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72788
Have you spoken to LRCS???
25th Nov 2010 6:59 pm
Sonic3d
Member Since: 22 Nov 2005
Location: Ross on Wye Herefordshire
Posts: 872
No, didn't think I would get anywhere due to out of warranty.I can resist everything except TEMPTATION
Can Am Commander 1000XT
Seen the light and bought a 4Motion T5
25th Nov 2010 7:02 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72788
Might be worth it, it's totally unacceptable that these engines are failing after such a short time. At what point do LR start getting concerned for future sales.
25th Nov 2010 7:09 pm
Sonic3d
Member Since: 22 Nov 2005
Location: Ross on Wye Herefordshire
Posts: 872
Will give them a call and see if they offer any help I can resist everything except TEMPTATION
Can Am Commander 1000XT
Seen the light and bought a 4Motion T5
25th Nov 2010 7:11 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72788
Good luck.
25th Nov 2010 7:18 pm
Treetops
Member Since: 08 Jun 2010
Location: Bucks
Posts: 40
That's such a bummer!...Having read the threads it does seem as if it was something during the recent belt change that started the problem!
Agree that LR should be given the chance to investigate why such a massive failure should happen...
I have worked for BMW & Mercedes for 15yrs in the past and although both have standard warranty times, they still have what's called as good will warranty, this can be at anytime during a vehicles life....depending on the problem!
Pete.Live Life Adventurously!
25th Nov 2010 11:31 pm
Darty11
Member Since: 02 Jan 2012
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 4
Has this happened to anyone else?
The exact same thing has recently happened to my LR3 - also a 57 date of manufacture. Also out of warranty. I have taken the vehicle to a main dealer for examination and notified LRCS - who were not prepared to assist with the (prohibitive) cost of repairs. Surely it's unacceptable for a component of this nature to fail after such a short time - is anyone else aware of similar failures and / or can suggest reasonable ways of getting it resolved..? Thanks, D11.
2nd Jan 2012 4:42 pm
camelrock
Member Since: 11 Oct 2008
Location: north yorkshire
Posts: 446
I used to work in a Land Rover main dealer during the 90's and there good will warranties where second to none. BMW owned then but everything changed when Ford took over, rubbish customer care and even worse parts supply !
4th Jan 2012 12:18 am
character
Member Since: 01 Jan 2008
Location: wiltshire
Posts: 5779
guys and girls, remember when yer talk to LRCS you are NOT speaking to land rover but a third party contractor.
If you want to escalate the issue, need to put pen to paper with photos and send it recorded delivery to the top boss at LR, ie the guy who runs around in the FFRR with number plate "1 LR"
4th Jan 2012 12:43 am
Darty11
Member Since: 02 Jan 2012
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 4
Thanks character, will do - had no idea LRCS was a contractor!
4th Jan 2012 9:16 am
Mike B
Member Since: 07 Jun 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 3
Had same issue today, have you had any sucess with LR
19th Feb 2012 9:21 pm
Darty11
Member Since: 02 Jan 2012
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 4
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