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V8 5.0L Intake Manifold - what is the rear sensor?
Can anyone tell me what this sensor is? I don't like the color; wondering if I should replace it while the manifold is out? This one: Thanks. -
Tensioners - (for the timing chain) - what's the deal?
I ended up pulling the grenade pins before installation, then using some channel locks (per the video above) to squeeze it back in again. One of the tensioners with the grenade pin removed was very tight initially (I used a vice to get it moving); the tensioner pin then rachets back in. To... -
Looking to purchase timing chain tools
Thank you, yes, pulled the grenade pins with the VVT's bolts (12 of them in total) while they were loose. I then applied 35Nm of torque in the anti-clockwise direction (viewed from the front of the engine) on the VVT's (intake on the driver side and exhaust on the passenger side) and cranked... -
Looking to purchase timing chain tools
OK, problem solved (may be)... I pulled all the crank tools and played around looking for another "slot" to fit the tool but none were to be found; it appears there are other squares and also some slots in the crank timing ring but I did end up coming back to the same position on the crank... -
Looking to purchase timing chain tools
Thanks for taking a look - The variators look fine I agree; that's not the issue, I'm not aligned on the guide and the chain is quite slack at the crank pulley, have a look at this photo again: There's no way I can pull the chain to the left to get it aligned on the next tooth... -
Looking to purchase timing chain tools
Are you certain about this? I picked up in other threads that the tool might fit at multiple positions? I feel like I'm ever so slightly beyond TDC... -
Looking to purchase timing chain tools
Phew, any thoughts on my misalignment issue? My gut is saying the crank is not quite right, am I right in thinking that the crank timing tool doesn't have just one unique position? -
Looking to purchase timing chain tools
Are you sure, the manual says 6 o'clock which is where it's at: It's sitting like this: I'm struggling to get it lined up though, I'm OK on the two variators but off on the guide (driver side), here's the exhaust variator: Intake variator: Guide, but the lower portion of the chain is... -
Looking to purchase timing chain tools
Passenger side camshaft lock down (exhaust): Passenger side camshaft lock down (intake): I had a pry bar and a tool locked to the variator that allowed gentle rocking back and forth of the camshaft to get the camshaft snug and in position. Next step is the driver side and then re-assembly... -
Looking to purchase timing chain tools
Yes; the whole pulley is out. There are six bolts holding on the pulley; I used four of the six holes to secure the crank pulley removal tool. Here's one of them before screwing it in: Before removing the chains etc.: Timing marks (driver side) Timing mark (passenger side): I've... -
Looking to purchase timing chain tools
Shaft in place and tool hub assembly going on: Hub almost in place: Additional parts of the crank removal tool going in to place: This shows the tool when in removal "mode"; note that the bearing sets have different diameters so pay attention to where they fit. Removal requires the... -
Looking to purchase timing chain tools
First a huge shoutout to AGLR4 who first mentioned shortening the crank pulley bolt and has been providing me guidance on how much he removed, from what end; etc.... As you can see I removed just shy of 1 1/4" inches from the right hand threaded portion of the bolt; this in essence removes the... -
Tensioners - (for the timing chain) - what's the deal?
Any thoughts folks? Anyone done this and have a good story to tell? -
Risk of overheating damage - signs?
Here are some threads: https://www.landroverworld.org/threads/head-gasket-leak-symptoms.45737/ https://www.landroverworld.org/threads/dreaded-coolant-level-warning.45709/post-251995 Same thread result - not great... -
That's all Folks! 15 years of Rover ownership has come to end.
Yeah same question as Land Rover - you're not deserting us are you??? -
Risk of overheating damage - signs?
There's been a lot of threads recently about checking your cooling fluid with a kit from Harbor Freight; I don't know the exact details but you can determine if there are exhaust gases in the coolant and if there are it's indicative of a leaky head. I would start there; many others have pointed... -
I took the leap...
Looks amazing, congratulations and welcome to the club, may you have many long joyous journeys :-). These rigs really are amazing. -
Tensioners - (for the timing chain) - what's the deal?
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... -
Looking to purchase timing chain tools
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??? -
Looking to purchase timing chain tools
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... -
Looking to purchase timing chain tools
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... -
Changing Starter Motor on LR4
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... -
Looking to purchase timing chain tools
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!... -
Looking to purchase timing chain tools
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. -
Looking to purchase timing chain tools
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:
