2010 Land Rover Range Rover (LM) V8-5.0L SC Technical Service Bulletin # TECLTB002832 Date: 100810

2010 Land Rover Range Rover (LM) V8-5.0L SC Technical Service Bulletin # TECLTB002832 Date: 100810

Engine - Oil Leak From Rear Of Engine

TECHNICAL BULLETIN

NO: LTB00283 (ISSUE 2)

10 AUG 2010

ISSUE '2' CHANGES ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN GRAY

SECTION: 303

Oil Leak From Rear of Engine

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:

CONDITION SUMMARY:

Situation:

An oil leak from the rear of the engine may be evident. This leak may be caused by a porosity oil leak from the high pressure gallery on the rear of

the engine block.

Action:

In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below to repair the engine pocket porosity.

PARTS:

TOOLS:

Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) for any required special tools

WARRANTY:

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NOTE:

Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times and prices are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance

only. Always refer to DDW to obtain the latest repair time. Claim only the actual cost of the locally-sourced part using code 'ZZZ001'.

DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.

ENGINE POCKET OIL LEAK REPAIR

NOTE:

Global Technical Reference (GTR) lookup sequence is as follows:

GTR Home > NAS > Model > Service Information > Model Year > Workshop Manual

1. Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) section 303-01B / 303-01C, Flexplate (12.53.13), and remove the flexplate.

NOTE:

The use of a locally-sourced dye penetrant may be used to determine the source of the leak.

2. Confirm that there is oil / oil residue in the cavity inside the engine pocket. (Figure 1)

^ If there is no oil / oil residue evident in the cavity inside the engine pocket, the source of the oil leak must be investigated further and repair

as a separate claim.

3. Using suitable material, roughen the cast surface inside the engine pocket. (Figure 1)

4. Using a suitable solvent-type cleaner, thoroughly degrease the cavity inside the engine pocket and from around the rear seal cover.

5. Repeat step 4 five (5) more times.

NOTE:

Consult the Devcon Aluminum Putty instructions regarding hardening times and mixing details; the engine must not be started until the putty

has fully cured.

6. Mix the Devcon Aluminum Putty as instructed.

7. Use a suitable spatula to fill the engine pocket.

^ Ensure the engine pocket corner is thoroughly filled.

8. Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) section 303-01B / 303-01C, Flexplate (12.53.13), and install the flexplate.

CAUTION:

A minimum of four (4) hours of drying time must be allowed prior to starting the engine and performing the road test.

9. Road test the vehicle for approximately 10 miles under a variety of road speed and engine loads.

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10. Confirm the engine is no longer leaking oil.