Noise from under bonnet - auxiliary drive belt ‘squeak’

NOISE FROM UNDER BONNET - AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT ‘SQUEAK’

Model

Discovery Series I Defender Pre 99MY

Affected vehicles

All 300 Tdi diesel derivatives except Military applications.

Date

2001-01-10

Reference

Bulletin 0023, CDS ref L8603bu

Bulletin text

Discovery Series I Defender Pre 99MY

AFFECTED RANGE:

All 300 Tdi diesel derivatives except Military applications.

PROBLEM:

NOISE FROM UNDER BONNET - AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT ‘SQUEAK’ The customer complains of an under bonnet ‘squeaking’ noise, which is suspected to originate from the auxiliary drive belt.

CAUSE:

Degradation of drive belt material.

ACTION:

Where a customer complaint of the above is confirmed, replace the auxiliary drive belt with the new belt design now available from Land Rover Parts. Refer to PARTS INFORMATION for belt application details. It is essential to establish the correct alternator pulley / auxiliary belt combination. Refer to Workshop Manual repair number 86.10.03 for belt replacement details. Prior to fitting the new belt, ensure that all pulley grooves are clean and not damaged. Please note that the service life of the new belt is 36000 miles, (60000 kms). Ensure that the vehicle Service Portfolio is endorsed to the effect that auxiliary drive belt replacement will next be due 36000mls, (60000 kms) from the odometer reading recorded when fitted. DO NOT use the new belt on any vehicle operating in a Military or severe off road environment.

PARTS INFORMATION:

Application

Defender 300 Tdi Pre VIN TA 969103

Pre VIN TA 163104 Discovery 300Tdi Pre VIN TA 501920

Defender 300 Tdi From VIN TA 969103

From VIN TA 163104 Discovery 300Tdi From VIN TA 501920

Bulletin N o : 0023

1 10.01.2001

Part No

61mm alternator pulley PQS000030

49mm alternator pulley PQS000040

WARRANTY CLAIMS: Use Complaint Code: 2G4K

Use SRO.: 86.10.03 Time allowance: Discovery - 0.25Hrs Defender - 0.30Hrs