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Land Rover Crankshafts

Crankshafts for Land Rover diesel V6 and V8 engines, including replacements after bearing failure.

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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 Crankshafts

The crankshaft turns the up-and-down movement of the pistons into rotation that drives the gearbox. It runs in main bearings and carries the connecting rods on big-end bearings, all fed by pressurised oil.

On Land Rover's V6 diesels, the 2.7 and 3.0 TDV6 and SDV6 fitted to Discovery 3, Discovery 4 and Range Rover Sport, crankshaft and bearing failures are a well-known and expensive problem among owners and independent specialists. Once a crank has spun a bearing or cracked, the usual repair is a replacement crankshaft or a complete engine rather than a regrind.

Common Questions About Land Rover crankshafts

Why do Land Rover V6 diesel crankshafts fail?

Failures on the 2.7 and 3.0 V6 diesels are usually traced to bearing damage: a bearing loses its oil film, spins in its housing and destroys the crank journal. Oil quality, extended service intervals and oil dilution from interrupted DPF regenerations are commonly blamed. Keeping to the correct oil specification and changing it on time is the best prevention.

Can a damaged Land Rover crankshaft be reground?

Sometimes. A crank with light scoring can be reground and fitted with undersize bearings by a good machine shop. A crank that has spun a bearing badly, overheated or cracked should be replaced. On V6 diesels, check the block's bearing housings and the connecting rods too, as they are often damaged in the same failure.

Is it better to replace the crankshaft or the whole engine?

If the failure has sent metal through the oil system, the turbo, oil pump and oil cooler may be contaminated as well. In that case a complete replacement engine is often simpler and more predictable than a crankshaft repair. Ask for quotes on both before deciding.

What do I need to order a Land Rover crankshaft?

Send the VIN and the engine number. V6 and V8 diesel cranks differ between engine versions, so the model name alone is not enough. If you are rebuilding, also ask about main and big-end bearings, a crank sensor and the rear main seal.

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