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Timing Chain tensioning issue
Because there's just not enough room to get the crank pulley removal tool in with the radiator in there. Plus, it's just a little safer to pull it out, cause if you're clumsy like me, you'll hit it a lot, then spend hours trying to get the fins straightened out! LOL! That said, if someone... -
Timing Chain tensioning issue
Actual work time…probably 15-16 hours. That said, it took me a week and a half or so because I had to order parts. The hardest part is the driver’s side valve cover bolts and radiator removal. That said, now that I know where all the bolts/pins are for the radiator, it’s not nearly as bad as... -
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Timing Chain tensioning issue
Quick follow up to show what the problem was: As you can see, the piston isn’t fully extended. Only about 1/2 way actually. When installed, it looked good because it made contact with the tensioner rail. Upon removal however…. FYI, I banged it, grabbed it, twisted it, but the piston is... -
Timing Chain tensioning issue
I installed the new tensioner and rail and the chain is super tight. I cranked the engine over from TDC to TDC. Although admittedly, right at TDC, I get a little slack between the 2 CVT’s as it appears the Bank 1 exhaust cam wants to rotate a little more than than the tensioner, using the... -
Timing Chain tensioning issue
That's what I thought, just double checking my knowledge at this point. It must be a blocked oil gallery or something. I'm going to swap the rail and tensioner and see how it does. fingers crossed that addresses the issue! -
Timing Chain tensioning issue
well, I've been prying on it a little, and there's a little bit of spring/give, but it never tensions up fully. I'm going to pull the lower cover tomorrow and see what I can see. It doesn't help that it's raining here and my truck is outside. I'll try and mess with it a little more, but I'm... -
Timing Chain tensioning issue
Fingers crossed! I’m wondering if I can reach down in there with something and pop it without removing the lower cover. Thanks for the tip!!!!! -
Timing Chain tensioning issue
Here’s another video showing a little bit of pressure under the tensioner rail: As you can see, it doesn’t take much to get everything nice and tight… Sigh…looks like I’m pulling the front apart again. Now, I’m going to try and do this without disconnecting the cooling system….more... -
Timing Chain tensioning issue
Granted I've only done this to 3 other engines, but that's exactly the opposite of the direction the workshop manual tells you to pull from? I haven't had this problem before, and I've always done it to spec via the manual. All that is to say I'm kinda at my wits end, coming off a head gasket... -
Timing Chain tensioning issue
Video for reference here….couldn’t post it directly, have to post it to YouTube and link it. I’m sure there’s a better way, I just don’t know it yet. -
Timing Chain tensioning issue
Hello all! So, I've got another head scratcher. I've just finished my timing chain job, (2010 LR4 5.0) and I've run into an issue with my bank 1 (passenger's side, US model) timing chain. Long story short, I can't seem to get it to keep tension. When I set all my cam variation pre tension... -
2012 RMS audio system output?
Yeah, I'm leaning toward a Focal - Audio Frog mix. Basically, as the folks at Crutchfield told me, Audio Frog is just as good as Focal, just not quite as expensive. The plan as it stands right now is: Focal ES 100K - (4" component) for the mid/high in the front doors Audio Frog GS60 - front... -
2012 RMS audio system output?
Hey all! Does anyone know the RMS per channel output of the "newer" 2012 1200 Watt system? All I can find in the manual is 12x50watts rms for a total of 600...but that was the "older" 2010-2011 amplifier. I've looked in both the 2010 workshop manual and the 2012+ workshop manual and this is... -
5.0 supercharged into an LR4?
Yeah, I wouldn't say I NEED 800hp, it's just kinda one of those goals. I've had to tear everything down, and since the reality is LR parts prices are so high anyway, it's really not all that much more to build it up a little. As a comparison, I'm doing a head gasket job on an LR4 I just... -
5.0 supercharged into an LR4?
Sorry for the delayed response, I was on travel and just got back to my laptop. As to your question, the answer is yes.....we think. Right now there are 2 schools of thought: The first school of thought is that you can drop the SC engine right in, swap the engine wiring harness over, and... -
Air Suspension head scratcher
It's official! She's standing tall and proud this morning! Admittedly, I didn't get the fuses pulled last night, but regardless, no leveling after stating the engine! WOO HOO!!! Finally got it! I would have to say, the moral of this story is the fact that I had multiple failures across... -
Air Suspension head scratcher
Got the new front strut in today....so far so good, but it's only been a couple of hours since I installed them. I haven't had a chance to pull the fuse and check heights. Regarding the install, I must say, the fronts were a lot easier than the rears. The only down side to the front struts... -
Air Suspension head scratcher
Honestly, nothing crazy. This is my wife's DD, and it's also her baby. Granted it's seen a lot of miles all across the country as we move a lot, but nothing too crazy. Full disclosure, we don't really ever take it off road....because it's my wife's baby...and if I hurt it, she'll hurt me... -
Air Suspension head scratcher
I think I'm a prime example of their older reman air struts plaguing their reputation....I mean seriously, 2 out of 4 failed in less than 5 years. Hopefully this time the quality has improved!!! so about this extended warranty you can sell me! :driver: -
Air Suspension head scratcher
It's funny, for as much as Arnott charges for their struts, I never would have imagined they were some sort of remanufactured product. I will say, their website now says "New Front (or Rear) air strut available for LR4..." The sad part about it, as I try very hard to remember the details of... -
Air Suspension head scratcher
Unfortunately, after my Maine move, there's more than just "some" surface rust. Lemme know how your experiments with POR-15 go. I'm pulling the body off for an engine swap...probably in 3-4 months down the road. If it works well, I may try treating the frame while I have access. -
Air Suspension head scratcher
Ok, morning update: The stupid Left front corner has fallen.....sigh... Time =0. 2hrs, 4hrs, 6hrs. 14hrs LF - 19 3/8" 19 3/8" 19 5/16" 19 1/8". 18 1/2" LR - 20 1/4' 20 1/4" 20 1/4". 20 1/8". 19 7/8" RF - 19 3/8" 19 3/8" 19 3/8". 19 3/8". 19" RR - 20 1/4" 20... -
Air Suspension head scratcher
OK, final piece, I promise. Here's the left side hose connected: In case you were wondering, this is the flap that covers the electrical connector: Now, the over night test will determine if I've finally found the elusive gremlin, but I after I got everything back together, I went... -
Air Suspension head scratcher
Here you can see the removed strut: Notice all the salt build up from my time in Maine....salt isn't just in the ocean, it's on the road and in my car!!! AAAAGGGGHHHHH! Yes, I cleaned it off before I put the new strut on. Now, here's another one of those, "different from Arnott's...
