Thread: I changed a 300 TDi fan bearing

Thank you very much for the p/n and the pics I have a feeling ile be doing one on the defender shortly before fitting the larger ford fan

well done, you made it look easy

The cut down bearing is available from Land Rover Discovery Defender 300 TDI FAN Bearing With Workshop Manual CD | eBay

I hope it lasts better than the last genuine LR cover I fitted. After 6000km the flange fell off, spearing the fan through the radiator.

I am still trying to get compensation from the supplier, even after being told verbally over several phone calls that they would foot the bill.

Also on this thread the Ford EA, EB, ED water pump bearing solution.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-t...lutions-3.html

Bee utey's part number at least means you do not need to press out the bearing from the pump housing first, which is a time saver. But, if you are like me and broke the original flange getting it off - the water pump comes with a new one which fits nicely.

I had the opportunity to do this job again, the bearing was unavailable at short notice so I purchased a Ford pump from Bursons.

1. The LR flange broke even when carefully supported, so I drilled and cut it to get it off.

2. I pulled the flange off the Ford pump, tried a test fit to the LR pulley and it needed a bit of machining to make the pulley fit.

3. I pressed out the Ford bearing which was devilishly tight. In the process the bearing housing must have distorted slightly from metal transfer off the pump housing bore as the bearing now ran a little too tight for my liking but I persevered.

4. I pressed the cut down Ford bearing into the LR housing and pressed on the flange. During the pressing the flange suddenly shot on and a lick of removed metal appeared out the front of the hole.

Damn and blast, get another pump and try again.

1. Bend up the impeller on the Ford pump and pull it off with a 3 legged puller.

2. Remove the seal with two large flat screw drivers and a small hammer.

3. Split the Ford pump housing with a slitting wheel and a cold chisel so the pump bearing just pops out unmolested.

4. Set up the Ford bearing and front flange in the press and heat the flange with a torch until it pops.

5. Fit the cut down bearing into the LR housing and line up the modified flange. Note that the Ford bearing has to be pressed below flush by 1mm to allow the flange to align correctly.

6. Heat the flange, oil the bearing shaft and press on the machined flange with crossed fingers.

7. Refit the timing cover after remembering to check that the little disc of gasket is still glued to the front cover.

8. Test drive after checking for alignment and lack of noise.

Cost per pump $50 trade, value of learning something, priceless.

You are lucky that the after market Ford pump had the correct size bearing.

I did the same thing a few years back and wasted fifty bucks, as the non genuine Repco pump had a bearing that was 2mm smaller on the OD.

See post #7 on an old thread of the same topic.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-...solutions.html

Originally Posted by d2dave

You are lucky that the after market Ford pump had the correct size bearing.

I did the same thing a few years back and wasted fifty bucks, as the non genuine Repco pump had a bearing that was 2mm smaller on the OD.

See post #7 on an old thread of the same topic.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-...solutions.html

The Bursons rep told me they only sell Japanese made GMB pumps to save on warranty claims. I'm not fond of Rip Every Poor Chap Off parts in general.