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Ok just stripping the front off. How do I lock the crank to remove the crank pulley? Is it clockwise as I look at the engine?
I'm only changing the timing belt and leaving the pump..
Cheers
4th Aug 2014 12:30 pm
Allan_T
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If you're only replacing the belt there's no need to remove the crank pulley, rotation is clockwise.GAP IID Pro Multi Vehicle Defender L316 2007-2015 - Discovery 3 - Discovery 4 - Discovery Sport L550 - Freelander 2 - Range Rover Evoque L538 - Range Rover L322 - Range Rover L405 - Range Rover Sport L320 - Range Rover Sport L494 Electrical Fault Diagnostics
4th Aug 2014 12:37 pm
looneyfitter
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Ok thanks. Is the lower part of the cover split or summit then? I can't see how it will come off without it being removed. Also there looks like there's some bolts holding the cover on behind it too.. How do you usually lock the engine so you can turn the bolt?
Thanks mate
4th Aug 2014 12:53 pm
looneyfitter
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4th Aug 2014 12:53 pm
Allan_T
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To lock the crankshaft you remove the starter motor and insert the crankshaft locking tool -
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The cover is in one piece, if I recall there's 16 bolts holding it in place.GAP IID Pro Multi Vehicle Defender L316 2007-2015 - Discovery 3 - Discovery 4 - Discovery Sport L550 - Freelander 2 - Range Rover Evoque L538 - Range Rover L322 - Range Rover L405 - Range Rover Sport L320 - Range Rover Sport L494 Electrical Fault Diagnostics
4th Aug 2014 1:06 pm
looneyfitter
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Doh.. Is there no other way? I don't have the kit you see..
4th Aug 2014 1:08 pm
Allan_T
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The crankshaft doesn't have a woodruff key on the timing end, once the crankshaft bolt has been undone there's no way to ensure the crankshaft remains in the timed position unless the flywheel is locked.
There's no need to remove the crank pulley as you are only replacing the timing belt, the timing cover is one piece and fits over the crank pulley.GAP IID Pro Multi Vehicle Defender L316 2007-2015 - Discovery 3 - Discovery 4 - Discovery Sport L550 - Freelander 2 - Range Rover Evoque L538 - Range Rover L322 - Range Rover L405 - Range Rover Sport L320 - Range Rover Sport L494 Electrical Fault Diagnostics
4th Aug 2014 1:41 pm
looneyfitter
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Sorted. Thanks.
Just to clarify. Crank pulley DOES need to come off, however you don't need to remove the main crank bolt, just the 6 hex bolts. A gentle tap and the pulley comes free.
Cheers
4th Aug 2014 1:56 pm
Allan_T
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To save any confusion, the pulley with 6 hex bolts is the crankshaft damper, the crankshaft pulley is behind the timing cover GAP IID Pro Multi Vehicle Defender L316 2007-2015 - Discovery 3 - Discovery 4 - Discovery Sport L550 - Freelander 2 - Range Rover Evoque L538 - Range Rover L322 - Range Rover L405 - Range Rover Sport L320 - Range Rover Sport L494 Electrical Fault Diagnostics
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4th Aug 2014 2:04 pm
looneyfitter
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That's the one my bad.. Sorted thanks.... Is there a way to reset the tensioner? The timing wasn't quite right and it's clicked when I've removed it to re-do
4th Aug 2014 3:22 pm
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. Is there any special tools for pump removal? Is it a sump off job too?
ng tight. 
