2000 Land Rover Discovery 2 (L318) — Repair Solution

3.9L 56D 8cyl 16v OHV MPFI Petrol · Noisy Operation · Engine

Land Rover Discovery 2 (L318) Noisy Operation Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Land Rover
Model: Discovery 2 (L318)
Year: 2000
Engine: 3.9L 56D 8cyl 16v OHV MPFI Petrol
Area: Engine
Category: Noisy Operation

Customer Complaint

Knocking/clicking sound at idle and when turning engine off.

Problem Summary

Checked vehicle for apparent noise and noted the tensioner was springing back and forth viloently causing a cracking/ knocking noise.

It was also noted an idler pulley was seized and belt broken just before this noise occurred.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeLANL300121
Vehicle2000 Land Rover Discovery 2 (L318)
Engine3.9L 56D 8cyl 16v OHV MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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