lunepilot

Hello What is ment by the OEM version , only the brit part is £20 and Land Rover want £63+vat

Thanks I will try that But will change the pump sometime

Sorry messed the post up see below

Thanks for that,a new pump it is then Cheers

I am about to change the fuel filter on my 97 300tdi,which i have done before with no problems. However in the past on the odd occasion ive had to flick the ignition a few times to get the lift pump in correct position on the cam for it to work to fill and bleed the filter. So this morning I checked to see if the pump was in correct position before changeing filter, and it was not.I flicked the ignition a few times, rocked it in gear, turned engine with crank pulley, and took it for a run. But still the pump will not work there is no resistance or feeling of pressure there at all in fact for want of a better word it feels quite "limp" Any help gratefully received Cheers

Hello Does anyone know the pre-load setting for the 300tdi,and is it done with the seal in or out ? I set mine to between 1.25 kg & 1.46 kg with the seal out as per Rave manual. But i have still got slight play in them. By the way wheel bearings have been replaced. Cheers Steve

Thanks for the reply No i did the pre load before i fitted the large swivel seal.Although the swivel was bolted to axle when i set it,i would not think this would make much differance, than doing it on the bench. Thanks Steve

Hello just an update on the job so far. I changed the stub axles and wheel bearings on both sides,and the swivel ball and bearings on nearside only, due to it being pitted, and leaking. Result is there is still some play but not as bad as before. I adjusted preload on new swivel to about 1.3 kg as per landy workshop manual using spring balance. Vehicle does run ok no violent shaking or wobbles etc. However i saw a tech question in lro mag asking what the pre load was,and the reply was 16 Ibs. Gratefull for any further suggestions Steve

Hello Jason One of the theories as to why the belt squeels,is that the tensioner wheel is out of line with the belt. This can be put right by placing a packer under the tensioner body were it sits on the aux bracket either at the 9 0 clock position or the 3 0 clock position (depending which way it is running out) as you look at the engine from front of vehicle. I used an old set of feeler gauges,and tried 0.1 mm and worked up till noise disappeared. Ive had 0.6 clamped at the 9 0 clock position for the last 12 months with not a squeel to be heard since, including damp weather when it tends to be worse,and mine squeeled all the time. Hope this helps Steve

Hello Jason I got mine from http://www.lrdirect.com for about £5-50 each side. I dont think you can tell if it has been done before,i just drained as much of what was in out, before putting grease in. Hope this helps Steve

Thanks to all for your help ive ordered new stub axle to go with the new bearings. By the way Les your Step by Step guides are great,and have been a great help. Cheers Steve

Hello Thanks for the reply. Checked Stub Axle and mine looks like it should be flat for the length of the axle,i.e no raised sections were bearings fit.However there is a lip on one side of stub which steps up to centre,yet is smooth on opposite side,which makes me think bearings have been wearing stub unevenly. Cheers Steve

Hello Matt Started to strip down hub,and found slight ridges on Stub Axles were Bearings sit. Is this normal or should Stub Axles be replaced. Gratefull for any input Thanks Steve

Thanks for the advice it looks like it,s going to be the bearings. I will post back with my findings Thanks again Steve

Hello Got a problem with play in front wheels.When wheels are raised, and gripped at 12 and 6'o' clock position i can detect some play in both wheels. I have adjusted bearings,and there is no growling or rumbling noise from them. The swivel pin housing does not leak, and i filled with one shot grease about 6 months ago. When underneath, and someone else rocking wheel i can see hub move but not the swivels. I did have front end bump 2 months ago with some heavy braking involved i.e locked up but damage was cosmetic. I would be grateful for any suggestion,s Thanks Steve