Hi all, I have a freelander 2 SD4 which I bought from new 10yrs ago. Have been really pleased with the car and with the local dealer generally. ( this is my first post so not entirely sure if I’m posting appropriately.)
I dropped the car at the dealers 2 weeks ago for its routine service. As the it’s 10 years old this included replacing the timing belt. I was initially informed that after completing the job and they had detected a noise on start up and had to investigate. Then I got told that the new tensioner that had been fitted was faulty and they had ordered a replacement. I checked in today and managed to get a glimpse of my car and the engine had been stripped down to the engine block. I’m not too acquainted with LR procedures, but I believe removing the cylinder head is not necessary for a timing belt replacement. I’m Starting to think that the issue may be more serious than just a faulty new tensioner. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
I dropped the car at the dealers 2 weeks ago for its routine service. As the it’s 10 years old this included replacing the timing belt. I was initially informed that after completing the job and they had detected a noise on start up and had to investigate. Then I got told that the new tensioner that had been fitted was faulty and they had ordered a replacement. I checked in today and managed to get a glimpse of my car and the engine had been stripped down to the engine block. I’m not too acquainted with LR procedures, but I believe removing the cylinder head is not necessary for a timing belt replacement. I’m Starting to think that the issue may be more serious than just a faulty new tensioner. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
