maplecottage
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I know of at least one MY08 where the oil pump casing let go at 60K 
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
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I agree with Bodsy; and am planning to have the job done before winter.
I’m fairly careful with maintenance, and already do an intermediate oil & filter change at 6k mile intervals.
Assuming I do the belts and oil pump soon I would in addition to all belts (front & rear) replace both idler pulleys, tensioners & all bolts (of course !)
When replacing the oil pump I would fit all new bolts.
Is there any other preventive maintenance I should do at the same time; I’ve been considering replacing the water pump & flushing and replacing the coolant.
My only hesitation is that there have been oil pump failures after belt changes; I’m assuming that this is due to reusing old bolts or incorrect torque settings - your thoughts please?
Thanks in advance.
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| 3rd Jul 2013 7:55 am |
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cdf
Member Since: 13 Oct 2012
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my 07 has a 7a chassi number but has only done thirty three thousand i asume its not worth worrying about mine until next april when the big service is due. From the way you guys are talking i should get the pump changed then.
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| 3rd Jul 2013 8:08 am |
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SGH
Member Since: 21 Dec 2009
Location: Hellingly. East Sussex.
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My belt service due the end of next year but was wondering is it worth the extra expense for the oil pump to be done ? I have a warranty so should it fail after the belts have been done then I should be able to claim anyway ?
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| 3rd Jul 2013 4:11 pm |
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cdf
Member Since: 13 Oct 2012
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i spoke to customer services when I got the car last year to see what the official view is and was told there is no official fix, if it goes bang we will deal with it then.
i don't know about you but I would prefer not have it go in the first place.
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| 3rd Jul 2013 5:05 pm |
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tomtom86
Member Since: 09 Mar 2013
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NJSS wrote:I agree with Bodsy; and am planning to have the job done before winter.
I’m fairly careful with maintenance, and already do an intermediate oil & filter change at 6k mile intervals.
Assuming I do the belts and oil pump soon I would in addition to all belts (front & rear) replace both idler pulleys, tensioners & all bolts (of course !)
When replacing the oil pump I would fit all new bolts.
Is there any other preventive maintenance I should do at the same time; I’ve been considering replacing the water pump & flushing and replacing the coolant.
My only hesitation is that there have been oil pump failures after belt changes; I’m assuming that this is due to reusing old bolts or incorrect torque settings - your thoughts please?
Thanks in advance.
NJSS
Personally I think this is more a coincidence rather than a fault caused by wrong bolt or over tightening. Disco Mikey said he has fitted numerous 07my belt kits and has yet to see one with a failed oil pump casing. Ok some people have seen them go after a belt change, some at 1000 miles after some 10,000 after so I doubt there is any relation
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| 3rd Jul 2013 5:56 pm |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
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Quote:Is there any other preventive maintenance I should do at the same time; I’ve been considering replacing the water pump & flushing and replacing the coolant.
My only hesitation is that there have been oil pump failures after belt changes; I’m assuming that this is due to reusing old bolts or incorrect torque settings - your thoughts please?
NJSS
Comments on the above would be appreciated, and generally on preventative maintenance at this time in my D3's life.
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2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
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| 4th Jul 2013 7:09 am |
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Bodsy
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I replaced my water pump at the same time. Coolant was Changed as well because I wanted to and was pretty straight forward. Also flushed the rad before putting it all back together and refilling.
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| 4th Jul 2013 7:29 am |
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NJSS
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Quote:Of course had it all new again 1,000 miles later
That's what worries me!
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2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
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| 4th Jul 2013 7:32 am |
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Bodsy
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But I didn't change the oil pump casing as we weren't as aware of it actually being so revised at that point. So if you get that changed, then I wouldn't be worried. Bodsys Brake Bible
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| 4th Jul 2013 7:35 am |
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hugeviking
Member Since: 08 Jun 2010
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Would it be fair to say that the original oil pump casing was strong enough, and then the intervening ones were not as strong (cheaper/cost down ??) until the latest version which has been strengthened and hopefully is now OK.
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| 4th Jul 2013 8:24 pm |
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Bodsy
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| 4th Jul 2013 8:31 pm |
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hugeviking
Member Since: 08 Jun 2010
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Cheers Bodsey
You are buying a newer MY and expect it would be superior to the older versions.
It ain't necessarily so !!!
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| 4th Jul 2013 8:43 pm |
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MikeT
Member Since: 31 Aug 2008
Location: Lancs
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My 07 was due its timing belt change due to mileage, and through this site I found out about the the failures and redesigned oil pump casing.
I was unable to get a clear position from LR if the casing had a 'known' fault' however, long story short, I thought it may interest you to know that LR paid a good will payment and covered the cost of the latest casing and fitting by the main dealer when I had the timing belts done.
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| 19th Jul 2013 2:02 pm |
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Bodsy
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That's fantastic news Mike. Reassuring to others that might want to push LR for the oil pump case. Bodsys Brake Bible
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| 19th Jul 2013 3:16 pm |
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