Crankshaft/Crankshaft Bearing Concerns - TDV6 Diesel Engine (SSM71816)
WARNING: This page is about the LR4 Base, which is a different variant/trim than selected.
Publication date: 2014-05-06Reference number: SSM71816
CRANKSHAFT/CRANKSHAFT BEARING CONCERNS - TDV6 DIESEL ENGINE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): SSM71816, Date of Issue:
06-May-2014
| LAND ROVER: | LR4/L319, LR3/L319, Range Rover/L405, Range Rover Sport/L494, Range Rover Sport/L320 |
| CATEGORY: | Engine |
SERVICE INFORMATION
Symptom 499000 Basic Engine
ISSUE
Content
Crankshaft/crankshaft bearing failure - TDv6 Diesel Engine.
CAUSE
Low incidence of crankshaft failure are being encountered, caused mainly by incorrect location of the main bearing shells during assembly, or through rotation of the shells during normal use. A new procedure has been implemented to ensure:
- more rapid resolution of customer concerns, and
- greater visibility of failure modes in order to improve repair process and parts delivery.
ACTION
For any suspected crankshaft/bearing failure, please contact your local Dealer Technical Supportor FRED team for details of the enhanced customer handling procedure.
The list below summarises typical symptoms of crankshaft/bearing failure, but please contact your DTS/FRED team if in any doubt as they will be pleased to offer assistance:
- Crankshaft is seized, engine cannot be turned either via starter motor or crankshaft pulley bolt.
- Oil sump or engine cylinder block is holed, with oil leakage and/or metallic debris found on engine under-tray.
- Engine makes a loud 'rumbling/knocking' sound when running which worsens as the engine is placed under load. The engine oil pressure warning light may flash or be continuously illuminated, especially at low engine speeds.