Jimmy Brooks
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Yup plus It would be the biggest job I’ve ever done, would prefer to not mess with anything if I didn’t have to.
Long crank, no faults
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Yup plus It would be the biggest job I’ve ever done, would prefer to not mess with anything if I didn’t have to.
Jimmy Brooks
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Ok, I’ll go for the crank position sensor first when I get the car back. They said they saw the sensor communicating with the car while even cranking but it’s worth a shot.
BigBriDogGuy
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Don't know if this would help, but there is a video from British Atlantic that goes through the entire process of replacing the timing chains. I watched it and thought it was pretty good. I don't have the first idea of what he was doing, but it was so methodical that it was easy to follow along.
They have other videos as well on how to replace other parts, water pump, etc. The guy recommends replacing just about everything back to the timing chain if you are going to go that deep into it.
How To Replace the Timing Chain and Related Parts On a Range Rover Sport and Late Model 5.0L and 3.0L Land Rovers and Range Rovers
In depth video showing how to access and change the timing chain on a Range Rover Sport. Procedure also the same on LR4 and certain Full Size Range Rovers.
www.roverparts.com
They have other videos as well on how to replace other parts, water pump, etc. The guy recommends replacing just about everything back to the timing chain if you are going to go that deep into it.
theegovernor
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Super easy to check the fuel pump timing. Pull the crankshaft position sensor and put the flywheel timing tool in. Then remove 2 bolts for the vacuum pump and put the tool in.
BigBriDogGuy
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Well, that sounds a lot easier. 
What I found fascinating is watching him remove layer upon layer of engine attachments to access the injectors and timing chain. Instead of an exploded view, it provided a practical and dynamic process showing how all that stuff was held together and how it could be disassembled. Of course, he seemed very experienced and comfortable in what he was doing.
Truthfully, watching him work, I was left with the impression that being a mechanic doing this job would be sort of tedious. I can see why someone might want a half-rack of beer and a weekend in the garage with music blaring in the background in order to pass the time as you wrenched on all these parts to disassemble, replace, and reassemble the entire thing.
What I found fascinating is watching him remove layer upon layer of engine attachments to access the injectors and timing chain. Instead of an exploded view, it provided a practical and dynamic process showing how all that stuff was held together and how it could be disassembled. Of course, he seemed very experienced and comfortable in what he was doing.
Truthfully, watching him work, I was left with the impression that being a mechanic doing this job would be sort of tedious. I can see why someone might want a half-rack of beer and a weekend in the garage with music blaring in the background in order to pass the time as you wrenched on all these parts to disassemble, replace, and reassemble the entire thing.
Jimmy Brooks
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Atlantic British and lucky8 don't have crank position sensors, and it seems like all my OEM Land Rover parts sites got shut. Does anyone have a reputable OEM parts sight that has good prices or is FCP my best bet.
theegovernor
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Pay for shipping and I will send you a spare I have
Jimmy Brooks
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Don’t think I’ll need the pumps. They said they know it’s the chain and they could see the slack in the chain when they pulled the vacuum pump. I think you mentioned something about possibly letting me borrow timing tools to lock the cam shaft
theegovernor
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I meant I have a spare sensor
Jimmy Brooks
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I was talking about this, no worries though I can purchase them myself. could you send me the info if possible? Just trying to collect all the data I can before I go all out.
