Campaign - Engine Breather Kit Installation
No: SB127Ref:
Issue: 1
Date: 30 January 2004
SERVICE ACTION
Engine Breather Freezing
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
NOTE:
This Service Action affects ONLY vehicles sold or in Retailer inventory in Canada, and in Alaska. Retailers should always refer to the Warranty Inquiry screen to verify that a specific vehicle is subject to this Service Campaign. Note the staggered VIN break.
Freelander (LN) 2A353298 to 2A399999
2A200001 to 4A296602
Build Date up to 14 October 2003
SITUATION:
BREATHER ICING IN COLD DRIVING CONDITIONS
Vehicles driven in ambient temperatures below -20° C (-4° F), at speeds of 97kph (60 mph) or higher for a period in excess of one hour may experience a condition where the part-load breather pipe becomes blocked by ice. The blockage forces all the breather gases through the full-load breather. In extreme circumstances the full-load breather may also become blocked which increases the crankcase pressure.
A blocked breather will result in poor driveablity, lack of performance or the potential for oil leaks. The pressure can rise to a level that blows out the camshaft seals or unseats the dipstick.
RESOLUTION:
INSTALL ENGINE BREATHER KIT
In the affected areas at the next service opportunity, install the engine breather kit as outlined in this Service Action bulletin.
PARTS INFORMATION:
LBF500080K Breather kit Qty 1 5 door models 2A353298 to 2A399999
2A20001 to 3A239591
LBF500070K Breather kit Qty 1 ALL 3 door models up to 4A296602
5 door models between 3A239592 and 4A296602
Kit components
^ Vacuum enhancer (Enhancer different between kits) Qty 1
^ Air cleaner mounting bracket Qty 1
^ Clip (vacuum enhancer to air cleaner mounting bracket) Qty 1
^ Clip (vacuum enhancer to vacuum enhancer) Qty 1
^ Breather pipe .. Qty 1
AS4OO WARRANTY CLAIMS (CANADA ONLY)
H127 (Option A) Time 0.40 hrs.
Install revised engine breather kit 5 door models up to 3A239591
H127 (Option B) Time 0.40 hrs.
Install revised engine breather kit ALL 3-door models up to 4A296602 5 door models between 3A239592 and 4A296602
DDW WARRANTY CLAIMS:
Warranty claims should be submitted quoting program code B127 together with the option code. This will result in payment of stated time and where applicable parts/miscellaneous expense. The SRO information listed has been included for information only. Do not enter the SRO onto the claim.
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.
Material allowance is included in labor operation.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
INSTALL ENGINE BREATHER KIT
1. Open hood and install fender covers.
CAUTION:
Refer to Workshop manual and observe all cautions and warnings relating to battery disconnection procedures.
2. Disconnect battery ground lead.
3. Refer to RAVE workshop manual section 12.30.50 and remove the engine acoustic cover.
4. Depress the locking collar and release the breather hose from the left hand inlet manifold. (Arrowed in Figure 1)
5. Depress the locking tags on the connector and release the breather hose T piece from the rear camshaft cover. (Figure 2)
6. Depress the locking collar and release the breather hose from the front camshaft cover. (Arrowed in Figure 3)
7. Release the breather pipe from the clip and remove the breather assembly.
8. Refer to RAVE workshop manual section 70.50.20 and remove the vacuum enhancer.
9. Remove the vacuum enhancer pipe clip from the acoustic cover support bracket and set aside for reuse.
10. Remove the nut securing the acoustic cover support bracket.
11. Remove and discard the bracket. (Arrowed in Figure 4)
12. Position the new breather pipe to the engine.
13. Connect the new breather pipe to the front camshaft cover. (A in Figure 5)
14. Connect the new breather hose to the rear cam cover. (B in Figure 5)
15. Connect the new breather hose to the inlet manifold plenum connector. (C in Figure 5)
16. Install the new breather hose in the pipe clip. (D in Figure 5)
17. Install the saved vacuum enhancer pipe clip to the new acoustic cover support bracket. (Arrowed in Figure 6)
18. Install the new acoustic cover support bracket to the engine and tighten nut to 12Nm (9lbf.ft). (Arrowed in Figure 6)
NOTE:
The vacuum enhancer now connects into the left hand inlet manifold (see Figure 7). This is different from the Workshop Manual.
19. Install the vacuum enhancer.
NOTE:
The vacuum pipe must be located over the fuel and purge pipes.
20. Install the vacuum pipe to the air duct.
21. Install engine acoustic cover.
22. Connect the battery ground lead.
INSTALL CAMPAIGN LABEL
NOTE:
Campaign labels may have multiple Campaign numbers written on them if multiple campaigns are performed at the same time.
1. When all specified repairs have been accomplished, prepare the campaign label (LRNOOO2LABEL) as follows:
a) Place the label on a hard surface.
b) Use a ballpoint pen to neatly write/scribe in the bare aluminum areas of the label the following information:
^ Service Campaign code "B127"
^ Your retailer code
^ The date of repair
2. Clean all grease and dirt from the radiator support member.
3. Peel the completed campaign label from the backing paper and position it on the cleaned area.
4. Roll the label with the special roller tool to ensure proper adhesion.