Timing Chain repair costs

[Quijote]

For a 2014 LR4 HSE Lux when should I be looking at this being concerning?? If I do the 7500 mile oil changes on it should I not have to worry about it until 150,000 plus?? How does one tell that it's time to change? Is it the noise that was described in the original thread?

This issue is present only on 5.0L V8's. You have a SCV6, so I believe you are safe. In fact, I believe the issue is largely gone after half-way through MY2012.

I have a MY2013 and I hope I am immune to this issue.

 

[ktharper]

Same question as Vytec. My 2012 HSE 5.0L has 103,000. I change the oil between 5,000 and 7,500. I thought I would wait for the timing chain followers to start clicking before I got worried. Any advice?

 

[LR4inAZ]

Does anyone know if that bulletin applies to all Land Rover 5.0 engine vehicles or just the Range Rovers - even though it’s the same 5.0 engine?

 

[Pfunk951]

AZ: It *should* apply to all.. All 3 forums are chattering about it as it plagues us all.. As Quijote stated, right around mid build-year 2012 the issue was fixed with upgraded components.. I think there is a place you can check your VIN to see if you are in the clear..

KT: From what I understand, you should hear it on startup. If you don't hear it, I'd keep rolling..

Mike

 

[ryanjl]

I need to find where you can check your VIN. I'm not sure when my '12 was made, but I know it wasn't sold until December of 2012.

Edit: Here it is.

http://www.rangerovers.net/forum/6-...timing-chain-issue-vin-range.html#post2035410

 

[ktm525]

My 2010 at 160k kms (100k miles) should be a ticking time bomb but is completely silent at start up (minus the injector noise lol). If these threads were to be believed my engine would be in it's death throes. I believe proper oil at short intervals will solve most of this issue, at least I hope.So far so good. Will report back in at 200k kms.

 

[gsxr]

My 2010 at 160k kms (100k miles) should be a ticking time bomb but is completely silent at start up (minus the injector noise lol). If these threads were to be believed my engine would be in it's death throes. I believe proper oil at short intervals will solve most of this issue, at least I hope.So far so good. Will report back in at 200k kms.

Same here, except ours is at ~116kmi or so. I posted an oil analysis in a different thread, everything looks OK so far, but I will be using shorter intervals than the previous owner (dealer maintained, 1-owner though ~110kmi). I still believe that using the correct-specification oil, AND changing at proper intervals, is critical to the survival of the timing chain/sprockets/etc.

 

[Red Landie]

I am experiencing the same metallic clanking sound when the engine is cold. I recorded the sound, as it is intermittent. The dealer mechanic told me the sound I am hearing is the fan clutch, not the timing chain. He said the two problems sound similar, and it takes an experienced ear to differentiate. The cost difference between a fan clutch replacement and a timing chain replacement is phenomenal.

 

[ktm525]

I am experiencing the same metallic clanking sound when the engine is cold. I recorded the sound, as it is intermittent. The dealer mechanic told me the sound I am hearing is the fan clutch, not the timing chain. He said the two problems sound similar, and it takes an experienced ear to differentiate. The cost difference between a fan clutch replacement and a timing chain replacement is phenomenal.

If it sounds like clock ticking (every second or so) it is the fan clutch

 

[LR4inAZ]

Ryanjl - thanks for the link to check vin against the bulletin - my VIN is listed - so what does that mean Landrover will do for me if I hear noise at startup.... I only see notes about replacing tensioners - but if noise is present hasn't the chain be stretched and maybe gears the chain rides on all need to be replaced?

If anyone knows - I would appreciate your thoughts.