Hey Folks,
The more I go down the rabbit hole with this timing chain job the more I realize the small nuances make a difference in overall project success... Today, I'm trying to figure out the procedure with the timing chain tensioners. Having watched many YouTube videos and posts on the web...
This thread implies also shortening the center bolt:
https://www.landroverworld.org/threads/diy-timing-chain.31050/post-214575
Have others done this, what thread get's shortened, the left or right hand thread???
Next question - I read in a previous thread that the threaded shaft used to remove the crank pulley may be shorter in some kits; I'm really trying to avoid removing the radiator so I'm exploring shortening the shaft that came with the kit I purchased, so here's the shaft (11"):
The left hand...
Here's what the locking tool C looks like when installed, I have a cheap little borescope camera so thought I'd post what it looks like in place:
From the outside here's the fixture in place on the crank:
With the tools B and C in place I then installed the crank pulley tool (supported...
I finally got back to the broken solenoid nut:
I installed a 8mm socket on to the nut and was able to use the leading edge of the socket as a pivot point to use a screwdriver to leverage the small locking tabs away from the edges of the nut; with the tabs out the way I used a pair of pliers...
Awesome - thank you. I will post updates; I just purchased two M10 nuts that fit on the two starter motor bolts so I have everything needed to lock down the crank. Will eat my spinach so I can get the crank pulley bolt out!...
Any thoughts folks on A, B, C and D in my post above? I'm getting close to undoing the crank bolt and want to double check I'm headed in the right direction - Thanks.
FWIW, here are some images of the timing before removing the crank pulley, chains, etc. I think the engine may be in the correct position but won't know more until I can see the timing mark on the guides. Here's the driver side:
And passenger side:
Hi Folks - Rear crossover pipe done this evening, people are not joking when they say the job is a pain in the a55! It's doable but lots of fussing to get the bolts out, I found a longer extension allowed my ratchet further back in the firewall area allowing me to get more degrees rotation each...
FWIW - Here are my plugs, removed a few days ago, cylinder numbers are marked, so bank 1 (passenger side) is 1, 3, 5 and 7; bank 2 (driver side) is 2, 4, 6 and 8:
This is all part of the timing chain job, I'm changing the plugs while I'm in there!
It's a fair point but you're not comparing apples to apples. I would never put an all season tire up against a snow tire in the snow... It's a case of horses for courses and really depends on what the OP wants, where he lives and his own tolerance for risk. Some of those back roads in VT...
Thank you for the help, I bough this Airlift kit on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002SRH5G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They look somewhat similar; I need to go read the manual! :argh:
You're correct; there's a bleeder as indicated here:
I have the vacuum fill process in my not so distant future but have never done it yet... Still need to figure this out along with 43,000,000 other things!
Even better is $217 on Parts Geek, but they seem to have two with prices differences which has me confused!
https://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/2012/land_rover/lr4/engine_electrical/starter.html
What am I missing here???
Thank you so much I did see the ones at RMEuropean (partsgeek has the same) and pondered just buying the kits although I don't need the valve cover gaskets but I'm also putting in an order to FCP Euro so will likely go with them. The ones you found are the right ones; I was looking for the left...
Thanks, sorry I missed that! The hyperlinks are rather subtle with this forum tech! These however don't appear to be Elring unless Eurospare is Elring?
Welcome - also take a look at this video - it's the V8 but much of the content is relevant:
Can't emphasize enough the timing chains and front/rear crossovers (ideally confirm they've been done, esp. at 100K miles). Air suspension in my opinion shouldn't be a blocker the parts are...
There's another threads somewhere about these tires; I hear the Michelin Cross Climate 2 is fantastic in the snow; this is likely my next tire as I'm not an off roader.
I think it's the original!
I'm still pondering the next course of action, given it's age do I spring for a new one on the assumption that it will fail eventually or solder a short wire as suggested by Range Rover. Given my daughter may drive this occasionally I lean towards a new one (looking...
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