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2.0 Ingenium (204DTD / 204DTA) Timing Chain Issues – Tooth Degradation & Failure
The 2.0 Ingenium diesel engines (common in models like the Range Rover Evoque, Jaguar XE/XF, Discovery Sport, etc.) use a timing chain system located at the rear of the engine — which makes access and replacement more complex and labour-intensive.
Unfortunately, these engines have been plagued by premature timing chain wear, and in some cases, tooth wear or stripping on the crankshaft sprocket or chain itself, leading to serious issues.
⚠️ Common Timing System Failures
1. Chain Stretch & Tooth Wear
- The timing chain can stretch over time, leading to poor tension and slippage.
- As chain tension weakens, the teeth on the crankshaft sprocket or chain can wear down or strip, especially under load.
- Once teeth begin to degrade, timing can skip, and in worst cases, the chain can jump or break entirely.
2. Cold Start Rattle
- A key early symptom is a rattling noise on cold start — caused by a loose or stretched chain slapping against guides or tensioners.
- This often goes ignored until performance issues or severe damage occurs.
3. Loss of Timing
- Worn teeth on the sprocket or chain can lead to loss of synchronization between the camshaft and crankshaft.
- This can cause:
- Engine misfires
- Power loss
- Poor fuel economy
- And in severe cases: valve-to-piston contact, leading to catastrophic engine damage.