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In case anyone is wondering, this problem was solved for the 2013 model and up. It all came down to absolute moron engineering of the timing chain tensioner arms. The tensioner-plunger is made of hard steel and it pushes against an aluminum tensioner arm. Over time the plunger of the tensioner digs into the aluminum and the obvious outcome is premature slack in the whole chain setup, necessitating this way overly expensive repair. Land Rover redesigned the parts because they knew they goofed. I wonder how many of these beautiful machines will get "totalled" over owners not having the spare $6-$8k lying around to save their Rover.
Weird....Mine is a 2013 5.0L SC and had this problem. I changed the chain, guides, and tensioners. I've got 20k miles on it since doing the job. Runs great.
I heard of that solution but I think that solution only applied when you replace the timing change....I heard 2015 and 2016 are still affected by this timing change issue requiring the same fix with the part to prevent the issue from surfacing again...until something else goes
The timing belt change takes a few hours to change but you learn so much about your engine. I did mine in 2 hours and love my machine. Just be sure to buy the kit, not just the chains.
Many Land Rover Forum discussions have brought this up. There is a general consensus that a more frequent oil change interval (every 3-5K miles or so) _does_ indeed seem to reduce wear on the guides or at least slow the wear down process, due to lessened exposure to consistently dirty oil, as well as maintaining optimal oil pressure within the engine (as opposed to consistently high-ish oil pressure). At this point, this "consensus" seems to be mostly anecdotal only, as no strenuous, measured A/B tests have been done to prove or disprove the theory. In my own experience with our LR4, regular oil changes at around every 3500 miles sure does seem to make a difference. We're at ~92K miles and it sounds as good (quiet and purring) as it did when we bought it at 67K miles. Will continue this oil change interval for as long as we have the truck, and hope we never run into this issue. It may ultimately happen, but if we can prolong it from happening as well as take better care of the engine in the process, I see no harm in that either way. :)
That is a lot of miles. Would this really be an issue if there was half the mileage on it? A lot of vehicles wouldn't be on the road anymore with 180+miles on them.
Bruh, It still sounds like a diesel after the cold startup settles, not as bad as the beginning of the video, but I can definitely hear the diesel sort of noise.
The chain will move around a lot like that if the engine is off it’s not under pressure so you can’t tell that way It’s amazing how much a chain will stretch if you put them together it’s hard to tell
I just bought a 2010 LR4 with 140k miles for 5k. Beautiful truck runs very good but when you start it and sit in idle it has a little vibration. I assumed the timing chain wasn’t done but was hoping it would hold for a year or two but I think I have to address it right away (gulp) little nervous on how much this will cost me and if it’s in the 2-3k range then I think I might had made out for a total of 8k but that’s wishful thinking 🤞 Any idea what the replacement would cost in todays cost?
@@AddictedMotors do you think I am a total idiot for buying one at 5k for 2010, great condition beside this inevitable fix or might it be worth it for 5k 140,000 miles
I knew it was time to do mine when I was at a stop light and the guy next to me asked if it was a diesel LOL... I have an L405 SC that I did the timing chains on a few months ago. Big job, I made a video documenting the entire job start to finish.
I think that timing chain test is a good method for novice when looking to purchase an LR4....do the push down with a screw driver test and see how much play it has.....even if it moves some, it provides some indication of how soon you will need the timing chain replaced....maybe or maybe not
Question -Going to look at a used 2011 RRSC with 112k. Crankshaft position and misfire codes. Knowing it would need a timing chain and water pump, etc. would there be any further signs to look for as far as more extensive engine damage? clean rig and only asking 3500. Thanks
Loved the work ❤ I’m just trying to buy a Range Rover hse 2012 with 1,30,000 miles on it what do you prefer me to check on it And what’s the life of a timing chain to replace..?
i have a 2002 p38 with 160k miles and no timing chain work required...not sure if the RR HSE has these same issues because I have not heard of any requiring replacement at the RR shop...seems like the LR4 are the ones affected by this.
