Hello,

I am a new forum member and I am looking to purchase a Range Rover Classic, the one in question the owner says has a broken pulley pin. I searched the forum but I couldn't find anything on it. I must be using the search feature incorrectly. How difficult is this repair on a Range Rover? I am pretty handy but I am not a mechanic. The last several non running cars I purchased over the years I have been able to get running and I would like to continue that streak. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

 

I’m assuming you are talking about the engine. You are in the right section of the forum for your question but you will likely get way more views in the Disco 1 section. The engine is the same.

 

Yes, oh okay got it thanks.

I think the seller is talking about the woodruff key I will know more this weekend when I look at the vehicle.

 

If the Rangie is in good condition you will love it

 

The body and interior look to be in great shape. The engine was running well and maintained before the issue with the woodruff key or pin. I will find out more this weekend hopefully it didn't do any damage to the engine. I am trying to determine if this is a job I can do myself. Thanks for the reply I am already loving it but we will see I have to be sensible. I don't mind be a little over my head if I purchase it.

 

If you are talking about the Pully on the end of the crank at the front of the engine that drives all of the belts, and also has a little bit of a small flywheel that has the marking on it to set the timing, well, I just removed the mine yesterday on my classic 3.5 V8. I removed and reinstalled it so i could change the pullies driving my aircon and power steering/alternator/pump etc.

I'm not sure that pully had a woodruff key in it. If there was a key, it didn't come out. The pully had a woowdruff style slot in it, but the ''male'' portion that goes in the slot was inside the bearing inside the block and had to align with the slot within the bearing, so it's wise to take note of where the timing markings are so that you have a rough idea of where to jiggle it to get it back on again. If the slot is damaged, I personally think that is a big deal imo because I can't see how you can stop the pully becoming loose over time by relying on the nut and spring washer that holds it.

I reckon it's a case of replacing the bearing in the block, sounds like a crappy job too me and if the pully can go one anyhow because it's damaged, you will not be able to trust your timing marks and setting the timing will have to be by guess work alone.