Land Rover1993–1994

Range Rover Classic 2.5 TDI: Common faults & known problems

Common faults & known problems

2 known faults documented in workshop bulletins. Of these, one concerns the engine and fuel system. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.

Engine & fuel system

1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Turbocharger (TC) intercooler bottom hose detached from intercooler or turbocharger (TC)

Retaining clip not securing hose sufficiently. Fix: fit a new part.

Overview

Affects
Defender: →VIN LD 939976.Discovery: →VIN LJ 081991.Range Rover: →VIN LH 647645.
Remedy
Fit new part

Repair steps

  1. Fit new retaining clips.
  2. Tighten clips to 3.5 Nm.
  3. Start engine.
  4. Allow engine to reach normal operating temperature.
  5. Switch ignition OFF.
  6. Allow vehicle to stand for 30 minutes.
  7. Retighten clips to 3.5 Nm.

Parts

Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Retaining clipSTC1284

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.

Other

1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Alloy wheels difficult to remove

Overview

Affects
All models with alloy wheels, →03/01.
Remedy
Clean & lubricate
Parts
1 part

Cause

Corrosion between hub spigot and wheel centre.

Repair

  1. Clean corrosion from wheel contact surfaces.
  2. Apply anti-seize grease to wheel contact surfaces.
Parts1 part
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Anti-seize greaseRYL105020L1

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.

Glossary

Technical terms used in this guide.

VIN
Vehicle identification number — 17 characters, found at the base of the windscreen and on the V5C logbook
Nm
Newton-metres — the standard unit for how tightly a bolt is done up
LH
Left-hand — the left side of the vehicle as you sit in it
Anti-Seize
Grease that stops mating parts (like a wheel on a hub) from corroding together
Hub Spigot
The raised centre of the hub that locates the wheel

Frequently asked questions

What are the common faults with the Land Rover Range Rover Classic 2.5 TDI?

This guide contains two workshop bulletins for the Land Rover Range Rover Classic 2.5 TDI. Of these, one concerns the engine and fuel system. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.

Does every Land Rover Range Rover Classic 2.5 TDI have these faults?

No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.

Can I check for Land Rover Range Rover Classic 2.5 TDI faults myself?

Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.

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