There is only one way to make sure that you have the timing correct and that is to remove the starter motor and the blank and fit the flywheel locking tool and then both timing pins in the camshafts, if this is done then the timing can't be out.
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23rd May 2013 7:15 am
moates
Member Since: 24 May 2013
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Cam belt tensioner broke
Hi all
I have been following this as the tensioner on my 2007 Discovery has sheared off and I now need a new engine. I contacted LR, they have inturn got a dealer to carryout an inspection. The dealer has just got back to me stating that LR are not willing to do anything due to the cars excessive milage (155k). Has anyone got anywhere with LR on this issue or can anyone advise me on how to proceed with LR.
3rd Jun 2013 4:06 pm
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Moates, Did you get the cam belt done at 105k?
3rd Jun 2013 4:31 pm
moates
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Yes, belt done at about 95-100k. It has a full service history (main Dealer then a LR specialist)> The main dealer that has carried out the investigation has stated that there is no issue with the service history, everthing that should have done has been.
4th Jun 2013 8:46 am
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Moates,
I've got your message, out and about at the minute, will send you some info tonight, but I would be expecting some contribution from LR.Bodsys Brake Bible
just noticed this morning that the pre 07 oil pumps have now superseeded to the later pumps
so all oil pumps for TDv6 D3 from 54 plate to introdution of D4TLO has left the building.......
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7th Jun 2013 8:51 am
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Nick,
Does this suggest that those of us with pre-07s - due for timing belt replacement - should also consider replacing the oil pump at the same time?
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Does this suggest that those of us with pre-07s - due for timing belt replacement - should also consider replacing the oil pump at the same time?
Steve
personally i don't see why
i can't recollect seeing any posts about pre 07 oil pump tensioner mounts breaking
i think its more of an alignment of supersessions from LR so they only have the 1 pump for all years now
just thought i'd update as i found it TLO has left the building.......
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7th Jun 2013 9:06 am
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Nice one. I couldn't see a good reason to change it either but just thought I would check to see if there was a TSB or similar on this part. Makes sense to align and have just the one pump for all MYs.
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7th Jun 2013 9:08 am
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Member Since: 29 Jun 2006
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I had the timing belts changed on Monday. I was phoned up by the garage while they were doing the job (I was away shopping): They said that they now did a crack test on the tensioner mount when changing timing belts. They thought they might see a faint trace of a crack. They quoted about £1800 to do the job. I would also leave the car until the next day because they didn't have the part in stock. I live about 300 km away from the dealer, so that was a little inconvenient. I thought about it for a while, and phoned them up again and got the mechanic on the phone: He said that the crack wasn't very obvious, and when I asked him if he thought it was OK, he said yes.
I remembered reading this post earlier, and that MY05 has had far less instances of failure than 07-08 models. So I decided to decline having the mount changed.
My impression is that the garage wasn't really sure it was a cracked, and was making sure to cover themselves in case something happens later. When pushed, they wouldn't say it should be changed, and that it probably would be OK. But that it could be very expensive if it failed. Now I'm sitting here second guessing myself. Should I be worried or will it be OK. If I sell the car, what do I tell the new owner?
20th Aug 2013 6:09 pm
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An 05 or 06 will be fine. The issues started with 07MY's My D3 Build Thread
An 05 or 06 will be fine. The issues started with 07MY's
Can anyone say for how long they continued to use an inferior oil pump?
My D3 - was built on 2nd July 2008 - VIN: LAAA179A 494nnn - should I replace the oil pump when the belts are done?
The car wasn't registered until April 2009, but I assume the 7 years for belt changes etc. runs from the build date, not the registration date?
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20th Aug 2013 8:12 pm
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Part number on Microcat can be checked for specific chassis number changes. Will have a look tomorrow, unless someone beats me to it My D3 Build Thread
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As far as I know all these things are from registration date. It doesn't matter that your car sat in a field for 8 months before it was sold, like mine.
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