rockjunky
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long story but I've removed drivers wing and front panel etc as sent them to a friend to panel beat the creases and dents out!!.. with the front off I noticed my radiator core was sagging, but no leaks, so decided to fit new radiator and for good measure changed the water pump.... I then checked the pulleys on the ancillaries and found an idler with a worn bearing, so replaced it, i also spotted that the crankshaft damper had excessive play..... nearly fell over at the replacement cost.... anyway made a tool to hold the pulley/damper and undid the bolt... how tight!!!
also measured the crankshaft end float... which i believe has max allowable of 0.25mm,,, used DTI and mine measured 0.3mm so I will live with that for now as i plan to pull the engine over the winter and rebuild anyway.... 160k on it....
Anyway to the question... there's no way I can afford a genuine damper £400+, so its OEM of aftermarket.. I see britpart do one, but I'm not to keen on their stuff as not had much luck with it, although they offer one at around the £90... i've seen a few advertised on ebay with non descript brands £100 - £140.... and then there's bearmach £200...
can anyone offer any advise/experience on best options... I know its not the most exciting question, but replacement parts for landy's do seem a bit hit and miss.. and some of the genuine part costs are mental!!
many thanks
also measured the crankshaft end float... which i believe has max allowable of 0.25mm,,, used DTI and mine measured 0.3mm so I will live with that for now as i plan to pull the engine over the winter and rebuild anyway.... 160k on it....
Anyway to the question... there's no way I can afford a genuine damper £400+, so its OEM of aftermarket.. I see britpart do one, but I'm not to keen on their stuff as not had much luck with it, although they offer one at around the £90... i've seen a few advertised on ebay with non descript brands £100 - £140.... and then there's bearmach £200...
can anyone offer any advise/experience on best options... I know its not the most exciting question, but replacement parts for landy's do seem a bit hit and miss.. and some of the genuine part costs are mental!!
many thanks