BACK FROM THE DEAD?! - Rover 75 Diesel Crank Pulley Replacement DIY

In this video we replace the crank pulley, I give you some tips and we see if we can bring my mighty Rover 75 back to life. This is a common issue on cars with the TD4, M47, M47R engine. The sound described as catastrophic engine failure (crankshaft) was actually the pulley disintegrating and hitting the body of the car. This isn't really a how to but you could use it as such there are better guides on the Rover 75/MG ZT club forum
Context: So I was driving and unfortunately the worst happened, the video speaks for itself. If anyone can help let me know.
Basically my car suffered a suspected catastrophic engine failure (supposedly) when pulling into a Starbucks, unfortunately it looks like it's curtains for my Rover 75 Diesel
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[@paddycoleman1472]

Congratulations Tom. I would get some new belts as soon as you can.

[@tomdrives]

Thanks Paddy, my AC belt is chattering so need to sort that asap

[@O1Richard]

It’s good you’re keeping a classic on the road, I need a decent mobile mechanic for mine as I can’t do most of those jobs you’ve done to your car as I park roadside. I’m having a new starter motor fitted on mine as it’s currently immobile.

[@AlanReynoldsBucklandJunction]

Rover 75 and a young lad (BRIT) You have a great car here. I have driven a 75 many years ago and thought it was top class. Not Phallic nor Germanic. Just a British Rose X

[@paulbarlow9981]

Awesome job, mate! People are far too quick to announce things to be DOA. Well done, Tom.

[@frothe42]

Excellent job Tom, well done!

[@mrsongman]

The video starting in daylight and ending at night is signature home driveway mekaniking. Love it.

[@robertbills4290]

Grand job Tom. Another thing ticked off the list mate

[@glen100100]

Great video again Tom and so pleased for you👍

[@tomdrives]

Thanks Glen, really glad I managed to sort it

[@GentilsGarage]

Amazing, great job and very happy that the car is back on the road.

[@yorkshire6458]

Good to see keep her going

[@Pturbo306]

Good lad! Glad to see it back on the road! I can totally relate to the after fix feeling - a mix of relief and disbelief! Have a bit of welding to do on own my 1.8 Conn of the same colour. Keep it up!

[@CortinasAndClassics]

YEAH! well done Tom. Sounds great. I need to check mine, When I put my car in drive with the brake on it rattles something fierce. Your car is epic.

[@normanstephens5391]

Hi Tom. I felt your pain at the original diagnosis. So glad it wasn't the end after all. Pity about the warranty claim. Always liked the High End Model of the 75. Nearest I got to it was owning a Rover 216. See you in the next one. 👍👍

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

You should update on which pulleys you looked at before buying and of course which one the unhelpful garage fitted for you. Glad it seems to be sorted, it’s not the luckiest Rover 75 but it is a nice one.

[@tomdrives]

Still trying to find out what it is, I’m speaking to a few other owners re what pulleys they have had and their experiences

[@rodneyallen3664]

Thanks for this. Was a recent fault on my CDTi Connoisseur. Would of given this a go myself confidently but would not of been able to do the fault diagnosis. About to fit a Head Unit and i agree with the upgrade from the Xtrons about whatever is in the unit is the same but the label on the side changes. Great videos

[@johnlad1481]

Nice one Tom you definitely save money doing it yourself learn as you go. Get those belts changed peace of mind 👍

[@70mmbobbyj]

Glad you got your car sorted .

[@tomdrives]

Thank you! Same here glad I can drive her again. Had a lot of expensive diesel sitting in there for a month 😂

[@peterriggall8409]

Top job Tom. I do hope you had a jack stand under that and it was not just supported by the jack. Of course you did……

[@stevemainwaring7598]

Hi Tom. Well done in removing and fitting the crank pulley, most people never try to do this as lots can go wrong, using the method you used to loosen the bolt, also using a torque gun this can throw out the timing chain, the crank pulley should be tightened up in increments of 100Nm+60+60+30 there is a special tool to lock the crank 12-177 i have seen a car smash its cam followers using a gun to undo and tighten the pulley up, but as i say well done, always best to remove the wheel arch liner completely as this will give you more room when you come to put the belts back on, which can be a nightmare as you found out, if you can at some time get a torque on the bolt to check it's all correct, where did you purchase the Corteco from, the old pullet looks like a BG one but not 100% maybe see you at one of the Nano's 2023

[@radishpea6615]

thanks for the heads up about not using a a gun to undo the bolt.

[@paultaylor9652]

Well done Tom, saved yourself some money there, I'd renew the belts if you're going to use it over winter.

[@dreammaker730]

It brilliant when things go to plan.

[@mikebarrett1466]

Well done that man! Recently fitted new belts on mine, it was a bitch until I worked out a technique on how to get the serpentine belt back on

[@tomdrives]

Thanks Mike, exactly the same here it was the auto tensioner for me, I ended up figuring out a way to do it similar to how Life’s Projects did theirs on their freelander

[@StuK323]

GREAT SUCCESS!!!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@FullBoostJ4]

Nice one mate, remember the only thing the AA are good for is recovery 👍

[@heiltd1286]

Mine failed on the M4 coming back from Bristol. I need rhe car for work and with the weather being bad and not having a suitable place to work on it, it went to a garage. They charged 350 quid for pulley replacement and belt too which was quite reasonable. MGRS of Wycombe was the company.

[@simonhodgetts6530]

Superb! Made up for you!!

[@tomdrives]

Thanks Simon, I’m glad I did it myself now pretty rewarding!

[@user-fv2yb6pe1i]

YAAAAAAY it happened to me todaaaaay was joyous AF you wouldnt believe but you wouldnt have read it from my face either way , (as in regular rover 75 day,..... which it was:))

[@user-fv2yb6pe1i]

usually i rev up harshly building up to speed (i loathe dragging up to speed) from 0 to 20, 30 50kmh, whatever the speed limit is then i go cruise mode today was between 36 and up to 39 degrees Celsius pushed the car (2001y CDT automatic jatco) to 130kmh with switching AC on and off multiple times (sometimes it blow cold-ish, sometimes ambient warm, too much freon or not enough, yet to see) i suppose that did not help this not happening either

[@user-fv2yb6pe1i]

and guess what mine was CORTECO installed two years ago by myself first i thought that it unscrewed and then i saw it has actually desintegrated

[@user-fv2yb6pe1i]

unfortunately where i live we dont have lanes with cool names just decent ordinary names like f117 lane where the damn thing was shut down using 60's russ tech

[@nevillekinsley5610]

Top effort

[@tomdrives]

Cheers Neville, it’s quite rewarding seeing it back driving again

[@RobsonRoverRepair]

Good on you chum

[@tomdrives]

Thanks Colin, was the best driveway battle I’ve had in a while

[@eduardocamarenaartes9871]

También tuve que cambiar la polea Alós 190000km contando una corteco aora todo bien 👍👌🇪🇦

[@lucythemoggy1970]

well done tom, but get those new belts on asap buddy x

[@tomdrives]

Thanks Michael and yes will do!

[@Bates.Eral1]

Hi I think it would be amazing it you could do some driving footage would probably appeal to loads of people

[@heed17]

Did I happen to see you driving south on the M1 by Meadowhall yesterday morning? If not someone else is copying your style Tom 😂

[@tomdrives]

You did yes! Just coming back from the centre

[@Simon-ui6db]

My 75 just died on the way home. Under the bonnet pump decided to eat itself and was new on 9/10/21 so just out the damn warranty

[@tomdrives]

Diesel? Lucky it’s the under bonnet rather then the other one

[@sammytheseal2307]

Erm, dont EVER run an engine without the crank pulley bolt in!! It also holds the timing chain pulley. If it was a floating pulley, or managed to come detached, you would have completely ruined the engine