Thread: D3 TDV6 clunk, bang stop

Yeah sounds like the rear timing belt, if it breaks the engine will stop but will still turn over just not start.
Hopefully this can be easy fix unless damage has been done to the housing/ pulleys or bolts.
If these are damaged quite often it's a body off job to do repairs.

Tilt tray is booked for tomorrow morning and MR automotive will check it over.

BTW anyone looking for a good tilt tray service in Brisbane consider Wayne's towing. $145 to take it from near Graceville to Redcliffe. Have used him before.

Fingers and everything else crossed it is not too severe.

Good luck.

I know the feeling of anticipation of an expensive repair. Mine's been off the road for 2 mths now. Hopefully I'll have it back this week.

thanks mate, it is rather nerve rattling considering just how quickly costs go through the roof on these things.

I'll know in a few days what I am up aainst though.

Hope you get yours back with no issues.

Originally Posted by PeterOZ

thanks mate, it is rather nerve rattling considering just how quickly costs go through the roof on these things.

I'll know in a few days what I am up aainst though.

Hope you get yours back with no issues.

Well the D3 went to MR yesterday and they have assessed the damage. Engine is totally kaput! They were not sure of the cause without stripping down further but it sounds like it is the bracket on the oil pump housing that the tensioner attaches to that let go as they found that in the bottom of the bay along with all sort of assorted metal pieces.


2 options presented, one is a new long engine - you can guess the cost.


or a low km engine, 15,000km on the vehicle. It is from a territory but according to MR it is identical engine, they swap sump pan, engine mounts and couple of other minor mounts. It will then use my existing ECU etc. they have done a few of them so seem to know what they are on about.


I'm feeling very sick in the gut and did not sleep worrying about it all last night. Took day off work as a result.


Have to now see what m,y credit union will allow me to do.


stay tuned.


All I can say is that if you are getting timing belts done also get the upgraded housing. I am surprised it is not a recall item on them.

That's bad luck. So it was a bracket attached to housing rather than the oil pump housing itself? How many km? MR did your belts right?

At least it's with experienced people.

have a word to Silver Surfer. He went through a swap to the ford engine and might be able to give you a heads up on any pitfalls to watch out for. Good luck!

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...ues-2-7-a.html

Originally Posted by PeterOZ

or a low km engine, 15,000km on the vehicle. It is from a territory but according to MR it is identical engine, they swap sump pan, engine mounts and couple of other minor mounts. It will then use my existing ECU etc. they have done a few of them so seem to know what they are on about.

Peter,
Is yours a MY07-or later D3? MY07 first came out in August 2006 - and they were the first to have the EuroIV fuel injection setup. The Territory shares that design - so no problems if yours is MY07-on.

There was another guy on here that his mechanic tried to put a Territory diesel motor into his EuroIII (MY04-MY06) D3 - and it was an expensive mistake.

Good luck!
Rob