Thanks for that jamesmartin

Can anyone advise if the Crankshaft caps on the 2.7 TDV6 are matched to the block? I have found a cheap block but it doesnt have the crank caps - I have the crank caps of my engine but not sure if they are matched to the block like to con rods and con rod caps - thanks in adance.

UPDATE - I got both cylinder heads off as you can see, the left hand side was a bit of a PITA but eventually got it off - however I have identified another problem and need advice, it looks like the blown head gasket across pots 1 & 2 have corroded the block sealing surface ( see pics ) to me it...

Hi each and all - I have found a replacement head for the "Money Pit" the numbers match ( Almost ) can someone confirm this will fit mine even though the lower nubers/letters are not the same - Picture Enclosed

Not sure what they are - but they aint good, Luckily I have just bought a lovely replacement head -and in my town ( Probably end up needing two ) this probably explains my coolant system constantly pressurising, still not sure what was causing the tap tap tap when warm above 1500 RPM - what is...

Hi each and all - not been on for a while but due to the current circumstances I found the time to remove the noisey right hand side Cylinder Head on my 2006 RR Sport 2.7 TDV6 ( Very Easy Job ) I have enclosed images see what you think. The old gasket is heavily coroded as can be seen in the...

The Engine was cold - and yes my coolant system was pressurising to the point where the Expansion tank cap was popping every 15 seconds or so to vent the steam/smoke

I will also need to check the piston prortrusion when the heads are off and get the correct notch gaskets wont I?

NIGHTMARE lol - crazy as it drives sweet and never overheats - was hoping to have her done with the snow we have coming - my bmw and minibus are both rear wheel drive - ohh well I will start it Sunday providing I am not snowed in - thanks for confirming my suspicions Henry

I was going to - wish I had now, one other thing, do you have to change both banks L&R as I know my problem is on the Right Bank - Regards Darren.

Hi each and all - I have just fitted a brand new Radiator to go with the New thermostat, torque converter, Timing belt kit, idlers & rollers, hand brake module, track rod arms, gearbox oil and flush, engine oil and filter, battery, Right Side Camshafts ( Land Rover ) Rocker arms ( INA ) Tappets...

Hi everyone - I borrowed a sniff tester from my friend - did the sniff test ( video enclosed ) the liquied stayed solid blue - tested it in the exhaust and it turned green I have just had a thought - I replaced the Thermostat with a new one from Land rover, I am wondering if I have put a hose on...

The coolant system has always been under pressure since I got the car ( And prior to the new stat and water pump ) - does anyone know what is the most reliable test to check the head gasket? I could drain the system and slowly refill and see if that sorts the problem Is it normal for the...

Well other than the cold heater and cap popping - I am not sure, it has had a new thermostat ( LAND ROVER ) and coolant, and waterpump ( SKF ) strange thing is the system still retains pressure 24 hours later - leave it all night - go to it stone cold in the morning undo the expansion cap and...

Hi each and all - I am chugging my way through the jobs that need doing on my money pit Range Rover 2.7 TDV6 - Just had a replacement Torque Converter fitted ( OUCH ) One of the many other problems that I need to deal with is my Coolant system pressurising up to the point of the expansion tank...

Hi each and all - I think I have an important update - I decided to turn the engine over with the rocker box removed to see if I could see any problems in there - firstly I noticed that the Tensioner does indeed tension up correctly once the oil pressure pumps it up just like Nodge68 stated -...

I may be wrong - but myself and a mechanic freind have had the stethoscope on the engine bottom end and it sounds solid - but never say never - I will replace the chain tensioner - if that cures my tick all well and good - if not I will drop the sump and take a look - I personally dont think it...

Hi each and all - I have a video update RE: the tapping, I could be wrong but this doesn't look right to me - the chain tensioner drops ( metal on metal ) on about the fourth revoloution of turning the Crankshaft - have alook and see what you think, this could be a potential cause of my tap tap...

Hi she has only just gone through its MOT about 2 weeks ago - with the EGR blanked, and it passed ( after the Hand Brake module was replaced ) - yes the Map was cleaned - it looks like I am going to have to take the Cams out to get to the Rocker Arms & Tappets - this will be fun lol

Well I got the Rocker Box off again - much easier when you have done it before - on initial inspection all seems fine in there but will do some more checks now the cover is off - I have enclosed pictures 1-11 Please note on pic 5 & 6 when removing the clip from the injector drain off pipe - USE...