Thread: Tensioner snapping off the mount TDV6

Originally Posted by PerthDisco

My understanding was that there is only one part number and that is now the updated part. That tells you something.

I believe that there have been 5 part numbers for the same item. The latest 2 part numbers (LR013487 and LR076782) are the same uprated part, just the second was for a LR price hike, so if you have bought either of those, you're in a good place.

Some stockists may list the part using LR013487 still, and that's nothing to worry about. If you buy, and the box doesn't show one of those numbers, send it back.

Yep belt replaced 40000k ago and on Friday car died. Not happy

Originally Posted by Leea

Yep belt replaced 40000k ago and on Friday car died. Not happy

What model year and kilometres? Who did the belt replacement?

This issue is far from being a hidden secret for affected early build cars as you can see in this thread.

Any pre MY 08s would now be on their second belt change.

Have you had it confirmed the tensioner has failed?

Aside from a snafu snapped crank another failure mode is incorrectly fitted (crushed) oil filters on 2.7D engines done by service shops unfamiliar with locating the filter properly during the service but at 40,000km you may have had 2-3 services since the belt change?.

Originally Posted by PerthDisco

What model year and kilometres? Who did the belt replacement?

This issue is far from being a hidden secret for affected early build cars as you can see in this thread.

Any pre MY 08s would now be on their second belt change.

Have you had it confirmed the tensioner has failed?

Aside from a snafu snapped crank another failure mode is incorrectly fitted (crushed) oil filters on 2.7D engines done by service shops unfamiliar with locating the filter properly during the service but at 40,000km you may have had 2-3 services since the belt change?.

Model 2007 LR Discovery 2.7L
184,000 on clock when purchased, we changed belt then. Fast forward 40,000k's later. Was done in Gold Coast. Here are some photos

Paid $19k and apparently $17k to get another LR motor. PS I am a newbie and so forgive me lack of understanding.

Gutted. I live in South Coast NSW.65970418_408632519743813_4051365173401747456_n.jpg65830715_2439823679638177_2802357854449696768_n.jpg66054527_438138420248583_6318510879465799680_n.jpg66255947_339543923640819_6558722202693271552_n (1).jpg

Yep, that’s not great and not a lot of help knowing in hindsight from this site this is a cheaply avoidable common issue by updating the oil pump housing at same time. A good LR independent would have known such so I take your guy or gal didn’t.

The good news is an engine from a wrecked diesel Ford Territory fits but I don’t know who the gurus are in your location to go to for the change over. Search Aulro for the how to. Still going to cost upwards of $10k.

Sure others will advise

Originally Posted by PerthDisco

Yep, that’s not great and not a lot of help knowing in hindsight from this site this is a cheaply avoidable common issue by updating the oil pump housing at same time. A good LR independent would have known such so I take your guy or gal didn’t.

The good news is an engine from a wrecked diesel Ford Territory fits but I don’t know who the gurus are in your location to go to for the change over. Search Aulro for the how to. Still going to cost upwards of $10k.

Sure others will advise

I have been quoted $7k for a territory motor, but will need to transport car to the GC. I am wondering how does it go re-sale wise? And given that the car has done 225,000k's I might get that done and then the transmission might fail or something. I read that they need to be serviced every 80,000k's is that correct? I am pretty sad about all this. We are a family of 4 kids and life is tough enough let alone when this happens. When i update my next car, I am going to look up the Australian Car Reviews as they seem to have a fair bit of info for people like me.

I’ve also seen brand new Ford Lion 2.7 V6 (same engine as tdv6) engines pop up on eBay at good price.

Originally Posted by Leea

I have been quoted $7k for a territory motor, but will need to transport car to the GC. I am wondering how does it go re-sale wise? And given that the car has done 225,000k's I might get that done and then the transmission might fail or something. I read that they need to be serviced every 80,000k's is that correct? I am pretty sad about all this. We are a family of 4 kids and life is tough enough let alone when this happens. When i update my next car, I am going to look up the Australian Car Reviews as they seem to have a fair bit of info for people like me.

I hear you bro and you did buy such a good family fun machine.

Gearbox ideally would be due for its second flush at 180. Hopefully it hasn’t been hauling 3tonne caravans around all its life.