neilbott

Will get photos tomorrow I hope. Meanwhile, there's lots of photos of exactly the same problem at http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic10702.html & other guys with the same problem at http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php/232405-Freelander-TD4-Engine-failure-can-t-revive-at-all and at http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f9/freelander-2-engine-failure-write-off-153199-2.html It seems like the camshaft design was quietly changed in 2010; page 2 of the first link above has a good explanation of what's happening, though of course I'm in 'civilised Norway & not using Russian/Eastern europe fuel. I'm now trying to figure out if the beefed-up camshafts would fit my cylinder head or if I'd need to change that too.

With the pump off, I can stick my finger in about an inch & feel the jagged edges of the shaft. I just hope we find the missing bit in the sump!

Thanks for the replies so far & I'm still interested to hear any other theories on what caused this. I'll update when I get the camshaft pieces to look at. Everything's expensive in Norway and anything to do with cars or alcohol is very expensive. A 2012 model FL2 TD4 150S is £55,600, last year's Disco' TDV6 S is £110,000 (new) & a pint of Carlsberg in a normal bar is £11. I priced the pump & camshafts online from the UK & yes, they are about 30% of the Norway LR dealer, so that's the route I'll take. I'm towing the car over to the local mechanic for him to get in & tell me just what I do need to replace. The true cause might be more clear when everything's off. I'll still replace the cheaper parts whilst it's stripped down such as timing belt etc.

My first post to the forum, I'm a Brit living in Norway. 2007 FL2 HSE, Diesel, Auto, 100k Kms Advice please - The other morning I was pulling out from a T-junction when the engine cut out, the 'Reduced Power' warning came on (like it used to when the DPF needed cleaning) the engine cut out completely & it wouldn't start again, though the it turns over fine. The fuel tank is a third full after being filled last week. There was no mechanical noise or rattle & no stutter from the engine, it just cut out. The local LR dealer has removed the high pressure pump & says he can see inside the the end of the cylinder head that the camshaft driving the pump is broken off near the end. His explanation being that a small piece of dirt had got through the fuel filter causing the pump to stall momentarily. This would have tried to stop everythign else turning that it was connected to & the end of the camshaft (being thinner cross-sectional area) had snapped off. He says all parts linked to the pump should be changed - fuel pump, both camshafts, timng belt, water pump, timing chain & tensioner) this comes to £5000 plus labour!! He doesn't list the fuel filter for some reason. I have 3 questions: 1 - Does this sound like a plausible scenario given that the 'reduced power warning came on for a few seconds & there was no 'bang' or rattle when it happened? 2 - If that's what happened, is it really necessary to replace all those other parts that probably look OK. 3 - What's to stop another piece of dirt blocking the pump again the week after I get ti repaired? I appreciate any advice & suggestions. My current plan is to move the car to a private mechanic (not LR specialist) recommended by a friend & try to source whatever parts are really needed from the UK. Thanks guys!