Thread: New Defender Strange Engine Noise - Paranoia?

Originally Posted by jimbo110

Lets hope you've got the later motor.........only 3 sleeps to go........................

Well if it is then it's ok but if it isn't then that's ok too

I have had a 300Tdi for nearly 12 years and have learned to be philosophical inspite of nightmares about head gasket dramas, input shaft failures and timing belt failures not covered by warranty:

Zen and Land Rover ownership.

Now I'm only loosing sleep through excitement.

bring back the 200 tdi

We have a cony at work that has had his new cruiser in for the same thing and our lowlux was doing it 2 weeks ago and our rodeo one week ago.The lux had a recall awhile back for throttle position sensor but for me it's the fuel.My unreliable defender has not missed a beat thou. Pat

My '08 110 hasn't given too much touble yet, apart from the new transfer box. Oh and its got to go in to have the hand brake looked at, it's a little bit off center and binds occasionaly, (only once per revolution):









Oh, and the rear diff:






And finally, the LR dealer in Perth called me today to inform me that the new bolt for the Turbo heat sheild that fell out has arrived on the courier from the eastern states today.

Apart from that its been perfect.

Tim

Originally Posted by LROV90

I am having very similar problems. The engine does a funny rev thing and often lacks power to the point of not being able to accelerate to 100k/h. If your in 5th at 80 and put you foot down it surges and carries on. Apparently the dealer has carried out the fuel control mod but this has done nothing. They have now emailed landrover for a response.

While I am whinging it has been back in about 4 times for strange noises coming from the transfer case. It also jumps out of diff lock. The first time it was in I asked them to at least drain the oil which they didn't do. I cracked it the other day and drained it myself and it is full of large brass chips - probably from the diff lock cones - useless!!!!

there is also a case of certain chassi numbers being quarantined due to a bad batch of gearboxes mahn if you go into the pre sales checks there is something in there about it

Originally Posted by dullbird

except we were told not to bother bringing the car in SEE HOW IT GOES!!!

now look at what strife we are in.

Well I'm glad I was able to get straight in to the dealer the moment the warning light came on - within 30 min. It just happened to be on my way to where I was going. Now at least they have checked the system over (apparently) and reported no damage as of a month ago. But the fact still remains that it has been doing this since about three weeks after delivery and it's definitely getting worse.

Originally Posted by LROV90

I am having very similar problems. The engine does a funny rev thing and often lacks power to the point of not being able to accelerate to 100k/h. If your in 5th at 80 and put you foot down it surges and carries on. Apparently the dealer has carried out the fuel control mod but this has done nothing. They have now emailed landrover for a response.

So have both you guys (LROV90 & MM/DB ) had this happening at any particular time during a driving cycle? My harsh revving occurrs only when cold and only once within the first 5min of driving then everything's fine. Never at any other time and, due to my distance from any motorways, only at low speed or stopped at lights.

Anyway, I've booked it in for its first 10,000km service and sent a long essay to the dealer on the subject. I figure I need to prepare them for a bit of work when it comes in since we're going away in September. I also thought it might help to gently remind them of the fact that I've already reported the problem and they have supposedly checked it out and replaced major components with no success.

When I think about it, it does only occur when cold.

(Probably the cylinders scoring themselves due to lack of oil - LOL)

Maybe it really is time for a D3!

Originally Posted by PAT303

I hope LR aren't having the same problems Toyota are having.It's the fuel that is causing headaches,the new breed of engines don't like it. Pat

"In fact, not only is this new engine designed to be fully compliant with EU4 emissions legislation, a unique engine tune has been developed to allow it to tolerate the variable quality, high-sulphur fuels to be found across developing markets and is, of course, in keeping with the vehicle´s iconic status as a truly global product"

Land Rover blurb about the new engine