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Hi, I’m David from Hertfordshire. I’ve Just bought my first RR l322 4.4tdv8 autobiography 2012. On its cold start I have a squeaking and tapping/knocking sound coming from what sounds like the fan behind the radiator. I realise this isn’t the area for asking these questions but was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction within this forum to get answers I need. Thanks.

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Sounds like you may have a belt pulley on it's last legs.

Hi and welcome
Sounds like mine

Thank you, makes sense it might be the pulley as the belts have just been replaced by the last owner a few weeks back. Although the knocking and squeaking does disappear once it’s been running for for a while.

Clarky79 said:

Thank you, makes sense it might be the pulley as the belts have just been replaced by the last owner a few weeks back. Although the knocking and squeaking does disappear once it’s been running for for a while.

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How long is " a while "?

kermit_rr said:

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Sounds like mine

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I’ve done my due diligence and was honestly expecting a few things would need ironed out and have a repair budget set aside. Wasn’t expecting it in the first few days though

Clarky79 said:

I’ve done my due diligence and was honestly expecting a few things would need ironed out and have a repair budget set aside. Wasn’t expecting it in the first few days though

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Welcome to Land Rover ownership.

Western Slope Rover said:

How long is " a while "?

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Once warm maybe 5min stationery or after being driven for a few minutes.

Clarky79 said:

Once warm maybe 5min stationery or after being driven for a few minutes.

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Have a listen to the alternator on the next cold startup.

Western Slope Rover said:

Have a listen to the alternator on the next cold startup.

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I’ll give it a listen. I’m going to get it into an independent Land Rover garage shortly for a once over. Thanks again, I’m not the most knowledgeable regarding car engines etc so appreciate the help. What’s your thoughts regarding still using this daily until I get it booked in.

Western Slope Rover said:

Have a listen to the alternator on the next cold startup.

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Good luck, towards the bottom, drivers side

kermit_rr said:

Good luck, towards the bottom, drivers side

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Thanks Kermit, I have just seen sam's motor and machine replacing his on YouTube.

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