Les Henson Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Not a Land Rover - Mitsubishi Pajero. Damage is similar though, just more expensive on a Jap truck. This is what happens if the crank bolt isn't tightened correctly and works loose. Vibration of the crank pulley/damper wears away the nose of the crankshaft, the woodruff key/s in turn wears away at the both the slot in the crankshaft, and the sprocket/pulley that locates on them. Step in the nose from the vibrating crank pulley:- The woodruff key has worn away in it's slot. Camshaft drive belt sprocket:- Crankshaft pulley damper:- Outer woodruff key:- Best just make sure the bolt is nice and tight! Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8bertha Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Yoiks! ... having just done the cambelt on the camel, think I'll check it before heading off to Gaydon this weekend!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkieB Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 that couldn't happen to a mere 2.5d though, could it I'll be looking for a 6ft tube then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 The sherpa engine I fitted in the first catflap was an L/R 2.5 N/A engine, reconditioned by 'Diesel Master' The crank had done that same thing. I bought a new woodruff key, glued it in place with Araldite using the undamaged side of the slot as a guide, put thin film of araldite on the crankshaft nose, and then assembled it all and did the bolt up mental tight. It lasted 2-years until I junked the engine, and even then it was still solid. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRecklessEngineer Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Yoiks! ... having just done the cambelt on the camel, think I'll check it before heading off to Gaydon this weekend!! Yes...especially after the lovely job you did on Bob (It undid by hand virtually.....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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