Discovery Power Loss: Camshaft Adjuster Issue Alert

Hey there! I've got some experience working on cars (some experience). Had a similar issue with my '02 Range Rover HSE last year. Those symptoms sound very familiar, my car was doing almost the exact same thing. Turned out to be a faulty neck shaft solenoid valve. Definitely not fun! Took it to my regular workshop, they diagnosed it and replaced the solenoid valve. Cost me about 250 Euro, not cheap, but better than letting it get worse. The funny thing is, my had similar issues with his LR Freelander too. Before I can give you more specific advice, have you checked the oil pressure? Any specific error codes from the CEL? When did you last change your oil? BTW, those metal particles in the oil are concerning, might want to get that checked ASAP before it causes more damage.

Thanks for your detailed reply! My Discovery has 147502 KM and just had its service last month. Got the codes read, showing P0011 and P0021. Oil pressure seems normal at idle, but definitely concerning about those metal shavings. Looking at the service history, the timing chain tensioner was never replaced, so that might be related. Been trying to decide between taking it to a specialist or attempting the solenoid replacement myself since parts aren't too expensive. How long did your repair take? Did you notice immediate improvement after the solenoid replacement?

Hey again! Yeah, those P0011 and P0021 codes are exactly what I had, they're related to the camshaft timing/position. When I got my solenoid replaced, it took the workshop about 4-5 hours to complete the job. And yes, the improvement was night and day! The engine ran so much smoother right after. But honestly, given your mileage and those metal shavings, I'd strongly suggest getting it properly checked by a specialist. My situation was a bit different because I caught it earlier, no metal in my oil. Those shavings you're seeing could mean there's already some wear on the cam components. Look, I tried doing some DIY jobs on my Rover before, but with timing-related issues, it's really tricky. One small mistake and you could end up with bigger problems. My learned that the hard way when he tried fixing his Freelander himself, ended up costing him way more in the end. I'd say get it to a specialist ASAP, especially with those metal particles. The solenoid might just be part of the problem. Better to get everything checked thoroughly than risk more engine damage. Trust me, I've been there! Let me know what you decide to do. Really curious to hear how it turns out!

Thanks for the warning about DIY repairs, that's really helpful advice! You're probably right about getting it checked by a specialist, especially with those metal shavings. I've found a reputable Land Rover workshop that can look at it next week. Better safe than sorry, even if it costs more upfront. The timing thing definitely makes me nervous, I looked up some repair videos and it seems way more complex than I initially thought. Really don't want to risk messing up the engine timing. Plus, if the cam components are already wearing down, I'd rather have someone experienced handle it. I'll definitely keep you posted on what they find. Really appreciate you sharing your experience, helped me avoid potentially making things worse by trying to fix it myself. Good to know the solenoid replacement made such a big difference in your case. Fingers crossed my repair bill won't be too painful!