C

CRS

Well-Known Member
Hi
I recently got a 2 door suffix F Range Rover with the original v8 petrol in, the tappets are very noisy and I expect they need changing along with the camshaft, I am not sure about doing this my self so what as a ball park figure would I pay to have this done.
Thanks
 
I paid my friendly main dealer just over £1100 for that job on my 3.5 back in 1995 which was with them for two days.
But today it there are more Landy independent garages with a lower labour rates, with the labour rates depending on your area, also remember its not only the parts you mentioned but the are a few consumables to include.
So bottom line ask around garages local to you, why wouldn’t u.
 
Last edited:
CRS said:
Hi
I recently got a 2 door suffix F Range Rover with the original v8 petrol in, the tappets are very noisy and I expect they need changing along with the camshaft, I am not sure about doing this my self so what as a ball park figure would I pay to have this done.
Thanks
Click to expand...
What's the service record? when was the oil and filter last changed? Get an oil pressure test done.
 
It is quite a simple bit of work...just nuts and bolts and a few cables...nowt more! don't even have to worry about timing it afterwards (the benefits of a pushrod engine!...)
 
I have given it an oil change but no difference, I have seen wyns do something that you can put into the engine that’s supposed to quieten things down but I have a feeling it’s past that stage.
 
Could be a stuck NRV in a tappet IE full of ****

Put some good oil "20w50" in it with some flush and rev the knackers off it.. ;)
 
It would be mostly pointless....a new camshaft, new followers and new pushrods plus the top end gaskets are not overly expensive at the end of the day...but is about 2 days work

EDIT: Thicker oil as Henry suggests is just masking a problem...and at times, thicker oil has difficulty getting into the tappets in the first place, if they are a little gummed up!
 
CRS said:
I have given it an oil change but no difference, I have seen wyns do something that you can put into the engine that’s supposed to quieten things down but I have a feeling it’s past that stage.
Click to expand...
Time to get it stripped down mate.straight forward job follow the manual.
 
Saint.V8 said:
It would be mostly pointless....a new camshaft, new followers and new pushrods plus the top end gaskets are not overly expensive at the end of the day...but is about 2 days work
Click to expand...
I agree, however a flush and oil change is a tad easier than pulling the engine apart ;)
And if it doesn't work, pull it apart! ;)
 
Henry_b said:
I agree, however a flush and oil change is a tad easier than pulling the engine apart ;)
And if it doesn't work, pull it apart! ;)
Click to expand...
Thats the I've nothing to loose idea, which is a good rule of thumb, budget panding of course. Some new race cams? :eek::p
 
Last edited:
It has been standing for a few years prior to it being put back on the road, driving it though has made no difference, I will strip it my self if it’s to much to have done, I just lack a bit of confidence on this to be honest.
 
CRS said:
It has been standing for a few years prior to it being put back on the road, driving it though has made no difference, I will strip it my self if it’s to much to have done, I just lack a bit of confidence on this to be honest.
Click to expand...

Sat for a while. :rolleyes:o_O
Sticking NRV in tappet or 3. :D
Take it for a good burn. :cool:
:)
 
Pictures, notes and everything laid out in order of disassembly. Then tons of questions and lots of money and then....... Shear joy! :D
 
A good old Italian tune up could work wonders. If its already knackered then no harm done. Just make sure she is full of oil and then stick some Redex in the tank
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

WoodyO
200 tdi camshaft wear
Replies
10
Views
1K
WoodyO
WoodyO
D
Tappets failed
Replies
7
Views
2K
Bobsticle
Bobsticle
T
Driver door won’t open
2
Replies
32
Views
2K
kds
K
B
Gear selector Ucb000051
Replies
9
Views
982
BollieB
B
P38 guy
Running p38 sub and amp on aftermarket head unit
Replies
9
Views
1K
P38 guy
P38 guy