Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
01 Range Rover Classic - 199502 01 - INTRODUCTION03 04 - GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA04 05 - ENGINE TUNING DATA05 06 07 - GENERAL FITTING REMINDERS07 09 - LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES08 10 - MAINTENANCE09 12 - ENGINE - Tdi10 11 12 13 12 - ENGINE - V8i14 17 - EMISSION CONTROL15 19 - FUEL SYSTEM - Tdi16 19 - FUEL SYSTEM - MFI17 19 - FUEL SYSTEM - CRUISE CONTROL - V8i18 26 - COOLING SYSTEM - Tdi19 26 - COOLING SYSTEM - V8i20 30 - MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM21 33 - CLUTCH22 37 - MANUAL GEARBOX - R38023 41 - TRANSFER GEARBOX - BORG WARNER24 25 44 - AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - ZF26 27 28 47 - PROPELLER SHAFTS29 51 - REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE30 31 54 - FRONT AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE32 33 34 57 - STEERING35 36 37 60 - FRONT SUSPENSION38 64 - REAR SUSPENSION39 68 - AIR SUSPENSION40 70 - BRAKES - NON ABS41 70 - BRAKES - ABS42 70 - BRAKES - ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 74 - WHEELS AND TYRES59 75 - SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM60 76 - CHASSIS AND BODY61 62 63 64 80 - HEATING AND VENTILATION65 82 - AIR CONDITIONING66 84 - WIPERS AND WASHERS67 86 - ELECTRICAL
Land Rover Range Rover Classic13 · 12 - ENGINE - V8i
13 · Engine

ENGINE NOISES

Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover Classic
Section
FAULT DIAGNOSIS › ENGINE NOISES
12 - ENGINE - V8iENGINE NOISES
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ENGINE

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FAULT DIAGNOSIS

ENGINE NOISES

Excessive or obtrusive noise from the engine
compartment originates from three main sources:

A.

The exhaust system, which makes an
unmistakable and easy to diagnose noise.

B.

External components emit the greatest variety of
noises, but are also easy to diagnose by simply
removing the drive belt.

C.

Engine internal mechanical noises which can
vary in volume and pitch and may be a
combination of, tapping - knocking or rumbling,
are the most difficult to diagnose. The following
is therefore a guide to diagnosis of engine
internal mechanical noises only.

Engine internal mechanical noises.

Single or multiple, light tapping noise, particularly
when engine is cold.

See Description and

operation, Description

1. Is engine oil level correct?

NO -

Top up to correct level.

See

LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND
CAPACITIES, Information,
Recommended Lubricants and Fluids

YES - Continue.

2. Is the lubricating pressure correct?

NO -

See Engine Oil Pressure Test

YES - Suspect valve operating mechanism.

3. To confirm diagnosis, remove the rocker covers

and with the engine idling, insert a feeler gauge
of 0,015mm between each rocker and valve
stem. A faulty valve operating mechanism will
emit a different noise when the feeler gauge is
inserted.

See Repair, Rocker Shaft Renew

Heavy knocking noise (particularly on load and
when engine is hot).

See Description and

operation, Description

1. Is engine oil level correct?

NO -

Top up to correct level.

See

LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND
CAPACITIES, Information,
Recommended Lubricants and Fluids

YES - Continue.

2. Is the lubricating pressure correct?

NO -

See Engine Oil Pressure Test

YES - Drain engine oil and filter, and examine

for metallic contamination.

3. Is the oil contaminated with metal particles?

YES - Suspect faulty big end bearings. To

confirm diagnosis, short out the ignition to
each spark plug in turn. The noise will
disappear or be reduced when the
cylinder with the faulty big end is shorted
out.

4. If noise is not conclusively diagnosed, check the

security of the flywheel and crankshaft front
pulley. Temporarily release the drive belt to
reduce general noise level and use a
stethoscope to locate source of noise.

Heavy rumbling noise (particularly during hard
acceleration).

See Description and operation,

Description

1. Is engine oil level correct?

NO -

Top up to correct level.

See

LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND
CAPACITIES, Information,
Recommended Lubricants and Fluids

YES - Continue.

2. Is the lubricating pressure correct?

NO -

See Engine Oil Pressure Test

YES - Drain engine oil and filter, and examine

for metallic contamination.

3. Is the oil contaminated with metal particles?

YES - Suspect faulty main bearings. If noise is

not conclusively diagnosed, check the
security of the flywheel and crankshaft
front pulley. Temporarily release the drive
belt to reduce general noise level and use
a stethoscope to locate source of noise.

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