Auxiliary drive belt wear/damage

AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT WEAR/DAMAGE

Model

New Range Rover All Derivatives Range Rover Classic All Derivatives Discovery All Derivatives Defender All Derivatives

Affected vehicles

300190 Onwards 647645 Onwards 081991 Onwards 939976 Onwards

Date

1996-10-02

Reference

02/10/96

Bulletin text

Auxiliary Drive Belt Wear/Damage

MODEL

New Range Rover All Derivatives Range Rover Classic All Derivatives Discovery All Derivatives Defender All Derivatives

DETAIL

The design and construction of the auxiliary drive belt on 300Tdi/V8/BMW Diesel engine variants allows for a degree of visible damage within its service life before replacement is necessary. The illustration on sheet 2 is provided for guidance when assessing the condition of these belts. Under normal road conditions the service schedule calls for a replacement of the auxiliary belt after 96,000 miles/154000km, however after prolonged off road use or in severe operating conditions it is advisable to inspect the belt drive for damage at more regular intervals.

Note: This bulletin supersedes bulletin 12/11/96 as the service schedule for a auxiliary belt replacement on all the above engines derivatives will be amended to 72,000miles/120Km, the service schedule sheets will be amended at the next issue to the new figure, all Technicians are therefore required to make the necessary check/replacement at the new figure.

ACTION REQUIRED

At service intervals or during routine maintenance, use the illustration on sheet 2 when assessing the condition of auxiliary drive belts.

PARTS INFORMATION

Not applicable

PROCEDURE

Refer to the workshop manual section 12 for belt replacement procedure.

© Rover Group 1996

Issue 2 02/10/96

12/11/96/EN

AFFECTED VEHICLES

LP 300190 Onwards LH 647645 Onwards LJ 081991 Onwards LD 939976 Onwards

WARRANTY

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply

COMP. CODE

2G4E

SRO

26.20.07 Drive belt renew 0.20 hour (V8) 86.10.03 Drive belt renew 0.20 hour (Tdi) 86.10.03 Drive belt renew 0.25 hour (V8 Discovery)

Auxiliary Drive Belt Wear/Damage

MODEL

New Range Rover Range Rover Classic Discovery Defender

Guidelines

Items marked with the letter ‘ A ’ are not acceptable. Items marked with the letter ‘ B ’ are acceptable.

multiple holes/punctures within the body of the belt are acceptable providing the no holes, split punture exceed 2 adjacent ribs of the belt. *Split or tears that exist in either edge of the belt should not exceed 1 rib width

02/10/96 12/11/96/EN

AFFECTED VEHICLES

LP 300190 Onwards LH 647645 Onwards LJ 081991 Onwards LD 939976 Onwards