Glad you sorted the knock.
Another prime example of new items failing, seems to be occurring more often than not unfortunately.....

Garwillis said:

Not a problem cctv is my business so feel free to give me a shout info@ispycc.tv
as for the rangie change both drop links (oem) and noise gone can't believe the last ones only lasted 3-6 months. .and then took it turn to fail ! As for it marking its territory looks Like the r/h bank rocker gasket needs doing so I'll just do both ..thanks for all your help ...

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OK thanks, my 12 v DVR turned up today so just waiting on a camera to test it.

What make were your drop links, i have just fitted two Moog ones ?

Regarding the cam cover seals, the links below are quite useful.
i also changed my vanos solenoid seals as they had cracked and were leaking which are only 2 bolts, although i removed a couple of other bits for ease of access. they are right at the front of each bank, I'll take some pics if you need them and i'll try and find my cam cover seals shopping list.

You should also get some sealant, again i didn't use the recommended loctite but wish i had

The hardest part is cleaning all the flakey paint of the inside of the cam covers before fitting the new seals as it will most likely have bubbled.

Some people have had them shot blasted and powder coated which is great if you have time but you should probably tell the powder coaters that they are magnesium.


Some part numbers here
Valve cover Gaskets Replacement DIY

And a good how to here
HowTo-> M60/M62 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement

This is my shopping list for the cam cover seals and washers and the part number for the Vanos solenoid is below.
I ordered Victor Reinz as they are OEM, Island 4x4 have them as does britcar but have a google.

The sealant is STC 50550 and i believe it is actually loctite 5900 but have a look around

LUD000010 | TIMING GEAR COVER SEAL 4.4L V8 L322 RANGE ROVER | Land Rover | | Britcar (UK) Ltd