Thought i had joined the broken crank club but NO!

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Originally Posted by Bulletman

Well Sir you get the chocolates... tensioner bolt snapped

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OMG!!!!

Will have to seriously consider updating to LR part if this was sourced from AF as my new one was replaced 20k kms ago.

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Originally Posted by PerthDisco

OMG!!!!

Will have to seriously consider updating to LR part if this was sourced from AF as my new one was replaced 20k kms ago.

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Im trying to remember where i sourced it but 100% sure it wasnt AF .. problem is i done it in about 2017 ish and ive moved states and jobs so all my records of purchases are gone..

I wont name where i think as it would be a guess and i dont want to create any fear more than what it already has.

Cheers Bulletman

PM’d you info on D3 heads for sale currently

Spec should be

M8 x 75mm 10.9

So if you can sight the head of bolt and check for 10.9 stamp would be interesting

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Originally Posted by loanrangie

Doesn't mean the tensioner or bolt hasnt failed.

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And you weren’t wrong

I presume it’s likely that the engine (heads) is still toast given it’s an interference engine. Valves likely bent ….

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Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

I presume it’s likely that the engine (heads) is still toast given it’s an interference engine. Valves likely bent ….

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I seem to recall a LR time video saying they are not an interference engine but i just cant find it to clarify..

The drivers side cam sprocket has sheered away from the rubber centre but the crank and passenger side cam seem to rotate freely enough..

Cheers Bulletman

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Originally Posted by Bulletman

I seem to recall a LR time video saying they are not an interference engine but i just cant find it to clarify..

The drivers side cam sprocket has sheered away from the rubber centre but the crank and passenger side cam seem to rotate freely enough..

Cheers Bulletman

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I think you’ll find the cam sprocket sheered says it all.

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Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

I think you’ll find the cam sprocket sheered says it all.

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Yes true but trying to keep some sort of positivity even tho i know its not looking very positive..

Cheers Bulletman

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Originally Posted by Bulletman

I seem to recall a LR time video saying they are not an interference engine but i just cant find it to clarify..

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I don't know what LR Time is but the engine is an interference engine - that is why when the tensioner fails the valves hit the pistons and damage is done - in its simplest fail it is just cam bearing bolts but in its worst case damaged pistons, vlaves, and associated gear.

One thing it does show is how the newer oil pumps are much stronger than the old ones as the bolt broke rather than the housing.

Hopefully you can repair the engine.

Garry

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Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

I presume it’s likely that the engine (heads) is still toast given it’s an interference engine. Valves likely bent ….

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Valves on these rarely bend as they are vertical in the head, rockers take the brunt of the force.
I got lucky when mine went and only bent the LH exhaust camshaft and broke 2 cam cap bolts.