Has anyone else ever had to replace their crankshaft pulley?

[harrym64]

After a few weeks of weird squeeking noises from the engine, my dad decided to get his discovery checked out. Now, apparently he needs the crankshaft pulley replacing which has been priced at around £350 - this seems a little extortionate to me but I'm no expert. Thought I'd check your opinions first?

[paintman]

Which model of Disco, what year & which engine?
And is the quote from a general garage, an indy specialist or a franchised dealer?

Edited by paintman on Tuesday 11th November 18:29

[jagracer]

It seems a bit strange that crank pulley would squeak, more likely a bearing on another pulley.

[paintman]

Or the belts or the pulleys.
Well known issue on some Discos & cured by the penny trick. Which is why we need the info.

[harrym64]

It's a 2000 Disco TD5, and the quote was from a general garage,thanks for the advice so far!

[paintman]

Known issues with the TD5 crank pulley.
Have a look at this:
http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=72383
and this is the link mentioned in that one to another very good Disco2 'how to' site:
http://www.discovery2.co.uk/CrankPulley.html
and yes, they are eyewateringly expensive.

[harrym64]

Cheers! Might see if i can fit it myself to cut the cost!