Engine Parts

Land Rover Engine Bearings

Main, big-end and thrust bearings for Land Rover engine rebuilds.

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Engine Parts by Land Rover model

Where a model has a known fault in this system, it is flagged below. Each model page explains what is specific to that generation.

Defender

2 models

Defender (Classic) engine parts · 1990s–2016 Known issue: Td5 cylinder head and dowel failures
Defender (L663) engine parts · 2020–present Known issue: 2.0 Ingenium diesel timing chain wear

Discovery

5 models

Discovery 4 engine parts · 2009–2017 Known issue: Cracked intake manifold
Discovery 3 engine parts · 2005–2009 Known issue: TDV6 crankshaft main bearing failure
Discovery Sport engine parts · 2015–present Known issue: 2.0 Ingenium diesel timing chain failure
Discovery 5 engine parts · 2017–present Known issue: Clogged throttle body on the 3.0 diesel
Discovery 2 engine parts · 1999–2004 Known issue: Td5 head gasket failure from plastic dowels

Range Rover

9 models

Range Rover Sport (L320) engine parts · 2005–2013 Known issue: Split intercooler hoses (TDV6 and TDV8)
Range Rover Sport (L494) engine parts · 2013–2022 Known issue: Oil leaks
Range Rover (L405) engine parts · 2013–2022 Known issue: Diesel turbocharger replacement
Range Rover Evoque (L538) engine parts · 2011–2019 Known issue: 2.0 Ingenium diesel timing chain (later models)
Range Rover (L322) engine parts · 2002–2012 Known issue: Split intercooler hoses on the 3.6 TDV8
Range Rover Velar engine parts · 2017–present Known issue: 2.0 diesel timing chain failure
Range Rover Evoque (L551) engine parts · 2019–present Known issue: 2.0 Ingenium diesel timing chain stretch
Range Rover (L460) engine parts · 2022–present
Range Rover Sport (L461) engine parts · 2022–present

Freelander

2 models

Freelander 2 engine parts · 2007–2015 Known issue: 2.2 diesel timing belt
Freelander 1 engine parts · 1998–2006 Known issue: KV6 head gasket problems

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Understanding Engine Bearings

Engine bearings are thin shells that the crankshaft runs in. Main bearings support the crank in the block, big-end bearings sit between the crank and the connecting rods, and thrust washers control the crank's end-to-end movement. They rely entirely on a film of pressurised oil.

Bearing failure is behind many major Land Rover engine repairs, including the well-known crankshaft failures on the 2.7 and 3.0 V6 diesels. Bearings are always replaced during a rebuild and after any failure that has put metal into the oil.

Common Questions About Land Rover engine bearings

What causes engine bearings to fail?

Oil starvation, degraded or diluted oil, contamination from dust or metal particles, and overheating. On diesels that do lots of short trips, fuel dilution from interrupted DPF regenerations can thin the oil. Correct oil and regular changes are the best defence.

Can I replace bearings without removing the crankshaft?

Replacing shells in place is sometimes done as a stop-gap, but it hides the real condition of the crank journals. For a lasting repair, the crank should be removed, measured and reground or replaced as needed.

What does an oversize or undersize bearing mean?

When a crankshaft is reground, its journals get smaller, so thicker bearing shells are needed. These are sold by the amount the crank has been ground. Your machine shop will tell you the size required.

What else should I replace with engine bearings?

Replace the oil pump pickup strainer if it is contaminated, clean or replace the oil cooler, fit a new oil filter, and check the turbo, which shares the same oil supply.

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