GBMUD Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Where did I find this sheared bolt and the remains of a roll pin. A clue for you, this is a follow on from this thread. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 in the bottom of the timing case....? On the floor of your garage? In your back pocket? In the glove box? Do I win? What's my prize? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 in a Freelander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Where did I find this sheared bolt and the remains of a roll pin. Next to your keys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 When you looked in the Sump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted January 20, 2006 Author Share Posted January 20, 2006 If only it were that simple. Here's another clue... Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 (edited) It the camshaft pulley bolt reckon you found it in the bottom of the timing cover or on the floor the pulley pic in EPC corresponds to the pic above hope it hasn't caused severe engine damage. Edited January 20, 2006 by western Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Bet you are wishing you never when to the ring and bought it now,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Is this the answer to the freelander mystery? Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted January 20, 2006 Author Share Posted January 20, 2006 I finally got around to investigating the problem. It was not, as I had hoped, the fuel pump belt (driven off the "back" of the cam). I then hoped it was either a fuel pump timing issue or a bubble in the fuel somehow. Sadly, when I started turning the engine to check the timing, it became apparent that the fuel pump belt was not turning - but the cam belt was. My first thought was that the cam must have broken. Further investigation revealed the terrible truth. I will have the head off this weekend and make investigations as to the extent of the damage. Anyone got any clues? I have priced up a recon. head at £320inc. Just hopeing that the damage will be confined to the head and that the (presumably expensive) pistons are OK. Tim - Yes, I am wishing I had stumped up the extra and just bought from a dealer but on the other hand, nothing ventured, nothing gained. I reckon I may yet end up spending about the same... it will be close though! I will also be an expert in L-series engines. Ever the glutton for punishment I bought a Pug 406 Hdi from auction this week - ex-fleet though, not a private entry. It is too nice to sell on though. Imagine, a car that turns it's own headlamps on when it gets dark and the wipers on when it rains! Si - Yes, the Floda. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Imagine, a car that turns it's own headlamps on when it gets dark and the wipers on when it rains! I have one that automatically stops before the water gets too deep - does that count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 I have one that automatically stops before the water gets too deep - does that count? Ahh yes, but I have one that automaticaly produces a smoke screen to hide behind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 or one that automatically refuses to start to save you fuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted January 21, 2006 Author Share Posted January 21, 2006 This morning: Not as bad as I had thought it might be, I was expecting valves turned sideways and protruding from pistons and stuff. Guess which valves hit the pistons? Number 1 inlet looks OK. Number 4 exhaust valve, however, seems to be a little further to one side of the seat than is reasonable. Rather a poor photograph I am afraid but you can just make it out. Some pistons. Some more pistons. Any opinions as to whether the pistons are OK? They do not appear to be cracked but I have yet to perform a proper examination. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Simpkins Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Imagine, a car that turns it's own headlamps on when it gets dark and the wipers on when it rains! Don't have to, the sandbags Mk.V Golf does this, which is fine unless the guy at the tyre place turns off the auto headlights while fitting some new tyres, and then you drive home with no lights on! Why are all these cars flashing their lights at me? [voice of doom]Could there be damage to the crank or conrods? If so, how would you check without stripping the whole engine down?[/voice of doom] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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