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 Help! Sounds like the cam belt has snapped |
offroadit
 29th Nov 2012 9:53 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 44 · Views: 30125 · Subject: Help! Sounds like the cam belt has snapped |
| OK, I'll try to explain what we think has happened and the causes for the rockers to shear in two, It might help or forewarn people in the future when it comes to servicing your own vehicle, please re ... |
| Help! Sounds like the cam belt has snapped |
offroadit
28th Nov 2012 2:58 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 44 · Views: 30125 · Subject: Help! Sounds like the cam belt has snapped |
| The problem has been caused with all 8 of the inlet valve rocker shafts snapping in two! Waiting for new lash adjusters and rocker arms to be delivered to see whether there is any valve damage.....it' ... |
| Help! Sounds like the cam belt has snapped |
offroadit
22nd Nov 2012 7:44 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 44 · Views: 30125 · Subject: Help! Sounds like the cam belt has snapped |
She's a manual!
Correct oil grade and yes, it came in 1 Ltr cans. It's certainly baffling me! Tried to give her a short tow this morning but to no avail, engine is flat still with no signs of compr ... |
| Help! Sounds like the cam belt has snapped |
offroadit
22nd Nov 2012 12:58 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 44 · Views: 30125 · Subject: Help! Sounds like the cam belt has snapped |
You should never tow an auto or spec lift (2 wheel tow) a Land Rover, old manual Landies you could spec but you have to remove the prop.
With an auto FL2 that won't start, if you insert the key, pr ... |
| Help! Sounds like the cam belt has snapped |
offroadit
21st Nov 2012 9:42 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 44 · Views: 30125 · Subject: Help! Sounds like the cam belt has snapped |
Cheers for that, will try in the morning.
It's a manual and before I give it a try tow starting, I'll see if I can get hold of a timing belt pin set, my biggest worry was that if the lifters have f ... |
| Help! Sounds like the cam belt has snapped |
offroadit
21st Nov 2012 3:13 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 44 · Views: 30125 · Subject: Help! Sounds like the cam belt has snapped |
| Turned engine over with cover removed, have plenty of oil pressure now and the oil light goes off when cranking......I think originally the chap who changed the oil filter may have disturbed the plast ... |
| Help! Sounds like the cam belt has snapped |
offroadit
21st Nov 2012 2:48 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 44 · Views: 30125 · Subject: Help! Sounds like the cam belt has snapped |
| Update. both cams are fine, belt is fine, checked the the cams at both ends just to be sure, with the top plastic cover removed from the rocker and both the vac & fuel pump off, the cams rotate a ... |
| Help! Sounds like the cam belt has snapped |
offroadit
20th Nov 2012 8:08 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 44 · Views: 30125 · Subject: Help! Sounds like the cam belt has snapped |
Awesome, cheers fella.
I am in more tune with my TD5 as its a lot simpler 
Will take a look at thread. |
| Help! Sounds like the cam belt has snapped |
offroadit
20th Nov 2012 7:54 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 44 · Views: 30125 · Subject: Help! Sounds like the cam belt has snapped |
| Hi all, oil change was done on my Freelander 2 TD4_e and when it was restarted, the oil warning light stayed on, as far as I can tell, the warning light went off at about 2500 rpm but as soon as the e ... |
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