Range Rover L322 TDV8 4.4 2012 Auxiliary belt, fan belt, water pump and tensioner change (DIY)

[@brianellis1257]

Your patience is incredible and you’re just the sort of person I would want to do the work on my L322 4.4 TDV8 due to your attention to detail and care.

[@Woodyrvf750]

@@brianellis1257 thanks for your kind comment. At the end of the day, I’m just unscrewing things and putting them back on whilst trying not to break anything! I’ve found that making a video of what I’m doing makes me a little more methodical.

[@FatNFurious]

This is a job that I'm procrastinating about on my new to me 4.4. Got to order all the parts now. Thanks for the video and subbed for future content.

[@Woodyrvf750]

@@FatNFurious thanks very much. Glad you found it useful. Just make sure you have the necessary T50 ‘socket’ before you get started. You know you’ll feel better once you’ve done it!

[@FatNFurious]

@@Woodyrvf750 my belts are really noisy and it’s irritating. Already got a T50 sadly so I guess I’ll have to do it😀

[@Woodyrvf750]

@@FatNFurious make it so Number 1..

[@FatNFurious]

@@Woodyrvf750 Parts ordered.

[@Woodyrvf750]

@FatNFurious good work. Take your time. Drink lots of tea.

[@MarcusViniciusVinicius-tj7uq]

Vc me ajudou muito... gratidão 👊🏼👍🏼

[@Woodyrvf750]

O prazer é meu. Espero que você ache os vídeos úteis e talvez até divertidos.

[@shanewaterman4125]

About to get my mechanic to do this for me. Very helpful- thanks for posting.

[@Woodyrvf750]

@@shanewaterman4125 it’s a very simple job for a mechanic. Just time consuming with all the stuff you have to remove to reach everything. Glad you found the video useful.

[@shanewaterman4125]

@@Woodyrvf750 Bound to be with a V8 diesel. No escaping the stripping down and refitting with them unfortunately. The mechanics are Polish and 'Old School' - very methodical and they've done some brilliant work solving some suspension probs on mine. They'll be fitting new Bilstein's to the back at the same time. Out of interest, how many hours do you think an experience mechanic would take to do the belts and pulleys?

[@Woodyrvf750]

@@shanewaterman4125 someone who knows these cars will have done this a lot of time. With the car on a ramp which will all contribute to a much quicker job. My estimate, 3 hours labour.

[@shanewaterman4125]

​@@Woodyrvf750thanks very much. Tbh I estimated about 4 hours assuming some of the pulleys need 'persuasion'. That link to the process on FFRR is brilliant - made good bedtime reading!

[@Woodyrvf750]

@@shanewaterman4125 all my pulleys came off without any bother at all. Once I could reach them. Nice to know I’m going into the colder months without a noisy front end.

[@fredrikedebo4179]

Epic work as usual! I liked the cardboard template for the bolts! I absolutely hate that LR or if it's ford stopped using gaskets and using f***ing o-rings instead, doesn't work in the long run! Give me a proper paper gasket anyday! Bet that water pump would have lasted until the hole car was a heap of rust flakes! I do get a tiiiiny bit upset when i see bad engineering! Anyway, thanks for the video, let's see what happens next.

[@Woodyrvf750]

@@fredrikedebo4179 thanks for your kind comment. I’m glad you found it interesting. I think the same re the level of engineering on this car. I also have a 1970 Lancia Flavia Berlina. EVERYTHING on that car seems near perfect from an engineering point of view. And, it is not rusty.. Regarding what’s next? I’ve spent this afternoon replacing the rear prop shaft. Fun, fun, fun.

[@dizzeerascal9374]

Would you have a link to thr fan spanners? Stuck trying to detach the fan, think i need to give up & order the right tool. Thanks

[@Woodyrvf750]

@@dizzeerascal9374 just checking you are aware the fan is a left hand thread? Clockwise to undo. Here’s the link. amzn.eu/d/4azQTNW

[@dizzeerascal9374]

@@Woodyrvf750 looks like they're no longer available 😥 Yes, aware they're left hand thread but looks like pulley has been off at least once before so seems tighter than it should be unfortunately

[@Woodyrvf750]

@@dizzeerascal9374 I just tried the link and the are showing as in stock this morning. Maybe have another look?

[@dizzeerascal9374]

@@Woodyrvf750 it could be because I'm in Ireland so. Shows "currently unavailable" for me. I've ordered a different type so will see if it works when it arrives tomorrow 👍🏼

[@bradtottman1425]

Well done!

[@Woodyrvf750]

@@bradtottman1425 Thank-you.

[@kevinabalo]

Miserable around the front, but needs must. Did you have to vac-bleed the system afterwards?

[@Woodyrvf750]

@@kevinabalo the cooling system? No, but there is a slightly weird procedure where I think you have to put the fan on full, with full heat and then once it starts to blow hot you rev the engine to 3000 revs and shut it off. It’s brutal! You should probably check the exact procedure as this is from my foggy memory banks.

[@Blindmoleproduction]

Thank you.

[@Woodyrvf750]

You're welcome! Glad you found the video useful.

[@chrisgater-j4f]

Can I ask please, where did you order the pulleys / belts from? I’m looking at doing this job and need to order the parts but not sure if they come as a pack or as individual items. Many thanks in advance.

[@Woodyrvf750]

@@chrisgater-j4f thanks for the question. Maltings 4x4. Very helpful and quick delivery. They have an eBay shop but do phone them if you don’t see what you want on eBay.

[@chrisgater-j4f]

Thank you for your reply, really appreciated. Wish me luck.

[@Woodyrvf750]

@@chrisgater-j4f good luck, I’m sure you’ll be fine!

[@Cromwell199]

I would’ve put a new alternator on as well while you had it stripped down. Sods law that’ll be next to go.

[@Woodyrvf750]

Yes, I was wondering about that today.. It will only take me 5 minutes when I have to do it!