Engine Parts
Land Rover Camshafts
Camshafts and cam followers for Land Rover four-cylinder, V6 and V8 engines.
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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 modelsDiscovery
5 modelsRange Rover
9 models- Range Rover Sport (L320) engine parts · 2005–2013 Known issue: Split intercooler hoses (TDV6 and TDV8)
- Range Rover Evoque (L538) engine parts · 2011–2019 Known issue: 2.0 Ingenium diesel timing chain (later models)
- 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 modelsKnow the part
Understanding Camshafts
The camshaft opens and closes the engine's valves in time with the pistons. On the Td5, the camshaft also drives the electronic unit injectors through rockers, so cam lobe wear there affects fuelling as well as valve timing. V6 and V8 Land Rover engines have several camshafts per engine, driven by belts or chains depending on the engine family.
Camshafts rarely fail on their own. Wear usually follows poor lubrication, a timing drive failure, or a worn follower or rocker that has damaged the lobe it runs on.
Further reading
- Camshaft – Wikipedia
General background on how camshafts, lobes and followers control valve timing.
Questions
Common Questions About Land Rover camshafts
What causes camshaft wear on a Land Rover?
The most common causes are oil starvation, oil left in too long, and worn followers or rockers that no longer spread the load evenly across the lobe. A timing belt or chain failure can also break or bend a camshaft when the valves hit the pistons. When a worn cam is found, replace or inspect the followers it runs against at the same time.
Can I replace just one camshaft on a V6 or V8 Land Rover engine?
It is possible if only one camshaft is damaged, but inspect the others and every follower before deciding. If the damage came from oil starvation, the same conditions affected the whole top end. Always set the timing with the correct locking tools for your engine, because V6 and V8 engines are unforgiving of a small timing error.
Do Td5 camshaft problems affect the injectors?
Yes. On the Td5 the camshaft operates the unit injectors through rockers, so worn injector lobes or rockers can cause poor running and uneven fuelling. When diagnosing a rough-running Td5, check the injector rockers and cam lobes as well as the injectors and wiring.
What should I replace along with a Land Rover camshaft?
At minimum, fit new followers or lifters for that camshaft, a fresh oil and filter, and any seals or gaskets you disturb, such as the rocker cover gasket. If the timing belt or chain has to come off, it usually makes sense to renew the timing kit while access is easy.
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