Any one done the cam on there V8 ?

doyleywood · Dec 22, 2009

Cams on the way out !!! cars only done 73K with full LR service up to last 2 they both done by LR indys, only had the car just over 13 months and it been a bit of a money pit, 3 amogos twice,last time cost £200 to fix, pads all round £85 and garage say front disk on the way out (£150 disk+ pads) just had 72K service =£ 380 and now the cam tapping its tits off, local indy garage want £750 to do the job,says they would need it all week, any one done there own,many years ago i would of jumped in there both feet and just done it but as the years go by it just seems easyer to give the job to some one else....any one any advice ta steve

listerdiesel · Dec 22, 2009

Pair of front discs and pads is only £60 to buy, and less than a couple of hours to fit.

Regarding tappets/lifters, most seem to be lasting longer these days, what engine is it and what oil are you using?

Is it just one rattling or more, and have you had the oil pressure checked?

Peter

classic kev · Dec 23, 2009

Estimate on discs and pads seems a tad high but I suppose if they are charging like £50 -£60/hr for labour then perhaps not so unrealistic. Personally I'd do it myself as it is not a difficult job.

As for replacing a cam shaft, shouldn't need more than three days on a DIY basis assuming you have all the necessary parts. I would expect a garage to be able to turn it around in at least 3 days if not two but it'll be expensive; it's the labour charges that get it every time.

norseman · Dec 23, 2009

doyleywood said:
Cams on the way out !!! cars only done 73K with full LR service up to last 2 they both done by LR indys, only had the car just over 13 months and it been a bit of a money pit, 3 amogos twice,last time cost £200 to fix, pads all round £85 and garage say front disk on the way out (£150 disk+ pads) just had 72K service =£ 380 and now the cam tapping its tits off, local indy garage want £750 to do the job,says they would need it all week, any one done there own,many years ago i would of jumped in there both feet and just done it but as the years go by it just seems easyer to give the job to some one else....any one any advice ta steve

Is this your first LR by any chance? I only ask because based on the costs you list I'd say you've got off lightly! Had a cam job done on a 3.9 (90k) back in '02 - £500 by an independant. As with all vehicle ownership it's paying for the labour that cripples you, spares for old LR/RR's are generally quite cheap compared to modern cars.

Disco Moneypit · Dec 24, 2009

Personally I'd consider yourself lucky that your cam has lasted 73'000 miles. Mine where fubared after 66'000, and I've even heard of them wearing out after a little over 30'000 miles.

fett · Dec 24, 2009

I found that just the difference between 10w40 comma semi sythetic and castrol magnatec 10w40 semi synthetic was missive!

It sounds like a new engine on castrol and it sounded like I needed a new engine on the comma oil.

Try some better oil first!

norseman · Dec 25, 2009

fett said:
I found that just the difference between 10w40 comma semi sythetic and castrol magnatec 10w40 semi synthetic was missive!

It sounds like a new engine on castrol and it sounded like I needed a new engine on the comma oil.

Try some better oil first!

That's interesting, I've always used a good mineral oil - 20w50 on higher mileage engines or 15w40 if lower (80k ?) either Comma or Partco, both having a higher rating than LR's 'recomended'

fett · Dec 26, 2009

Yeah I was surprised as well,but very happy!!

The Mad Hat Man · Dec 26, 2009

i think Si had the cams done twice on his Rangie.

Sirus · Dec 26, 2009

Yep I had a camshaft round off after 1400 miles....quality parts

fett · Dec 26, 2009

Which brand was that? I will avoid it in future!!

Sirus · Dec 26, 2009

All I can remember it was some french un........And I know it was thrust back at them with some force

vougese39 · Dec 29, 2009

a litle supprised at the price for any of the work they have quoted you.
i would be inclined to try a very good engine flush and some new oil first.
yes the cams and the followers do wear also the the rocker arms very badly on the d2 for some reason.
if you are going for a new cam why not upgrade for a tweaked cam will be worth doing

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