This might help - I think v3 is already out though.

View attachment LTB01263.pdf

 

Hi,

thanks for the info about N128v4.
Any additional infos on LTB01263v2?

Greets,
Hauser

 

N128v4 This closes N128. The issue is still there just as much as it was before. Now being dealt with by LTB01263v2 January 2019.
Affects DS, Evoque, Velar, Discovery and Range Rover Sport.

 

Nothing?

What's with N128v4?

Greets,
Hauser

 

Nothing new about this?

Is it still a concern?

Greets,
Hauser

 

I didn't buy the subscription to topix so haven't downloaded it. Otherwise I would post it here

There is a v4 for the Balancer Shaft Whine

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Is there any chance you saved a copy that you could share?

 

There is a v4 for the Balancer Shaft Whine

N128v4.JPG

Is there any chance you saved a copy that you could share?

 

There is a v4 for the Balancer Shaft Whine

 

latest status on Topix

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Well, well I can't believe it - oh, wait a minute yes I can

 

it is left open by their statement

Correctly diagnosed balancer shaft whine issues can continue to be repaired under warranty.

Surely that means change the engine once correctly diagnosed?

 

it is left open by their statement

Correctly diagnosed balancer shaft whine issues can continue to be repaired under warranty.

Pretty bad wording again though : campaign suspended , keep changing the shafts .

.....which is sloppy engineering..

 

it is left open by their statement

Correctly diagnosed balancer shaft whine issues can continue to be repaired under warranty.

 

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Cheers George for the quick reply.,

I guess that means new engines with the lack of any other fix in place as per here..
https://www.discosportforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=6052&start=120#p90177

Good decision given the number of unwanted diesel engines there must be lying around.

make sure the vehicle is not suffering from a Turbocharger whine before completing this campaign :shock:

... once Balancer shaft whine and Turbocharger whine have been eliminated, this fault should be attributed to Driver whine and charged accordingly. :lol:

DRIVER WHINE .? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

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Cheers George for the quick reply.,

I guess that means new engines with the lack of any other fix in place as per here..
https://www.discosportforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=6052&start=120#p90177

Good decision given the number of unwanted diesel engines there must be lying around.

make sure the vehicle is not suffering from a Turbocharger whine before completing this campaign :shock:

... once Balancer shaft whine and Turbocharger whine have been eliminated, this fault should be attributed to Driver whine and charged accordingly. :lol:

 

N128v3.JPG

Cheers George for the quick reply.,

I guess that means new engines with the lack of any other fix in place as per here..
https://www.discosportforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=6052&start=120#p90177

 

 

Well well well......there's a turn-up!

Yep, changing half a bearing is never a good idea, which child thought that was ever going to be a fix!

That brown and blue is overheating , it stinks of a lubrication / ,bearing tolerance, issue. Or perhaps it's just not man enough for the speed or bearing load.

 

latest status on Topix

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Thanks for that , did you manage to get the date of release for this?

It's important for those who currently have this issue.

Thanks

 

Well well well......there's a turn-up!

 

latest status on Topix

 

"Incorrect tolerance in manufacture

Oil system blockage , or even incorrectly assembled oil pumps , or poor quality oil.

Perhaps a fixed ball would have lasted longer."

This costs money so the problems could be attributed to cost savings and why should JLR care how the customer suffers.

The thing that bugs me after viewing that video a few times , and then looking at the spares list I can only assume the new balance shaft comes with the bearing already fitted to it.
So they are not pressing out and refitting the outer bearing shell.
So any balance shaft replacement with scored bearing rollers is bound to fail as the outer shell will already be scored.

They should all be engine replacements.

Yes it's money , stuff the customer .

However if the do change the shaft and it fails again , under consumer rights law in the UK you can get a replacement vehicle as they have had one attempt at repair and it failed.
Couple that with the fact they have issued a document listing all vehicles affected , it's a known issue , so even after 6 months you can demand a replacement vehicle or refund.

 

"Incorrect tolerance in manufacture

Oil system blockage , or even incorrectly assembled oil pumps , or poor quality oil.

Perhaps a fixed ball would have lasted longer."

This costs money so the problems could be attributed to cost savings and why should JLR care how the customer suffers.

 

Oz video of the noise and the damaged shafts causing it.

Incorrect tolerance in manufacture
Poor oil supply

Guessing when they replace dealers are replacing the outer race too? Who knows

Oil system blockage , or even incorrectly assembled oil pumps , or poor quality oil.

Remember roller bearings should not have any movement they are designed for fixed position shafts .

Perhaps a fixed ball would have lasted longer.

 

Oz video of the noise and the damaged shafts causing it.

 

7000 miles and broken after spending over 60k.