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LR124261LR - Idler - Drive Chain by LAND ROVEREngine Part Land Rover Range Rover

LR124261LR - Drive Chain Idler

- €82,00
€82,00
€82,00 - €82,00
€82,00
Genuine Part
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Drive Chain Idler - timing gear idler sprocket for the 2.0L four-cylinder Ingenium engine family (AJ200 / AJ20 series, petrol and diesel).

The idler sprocket turns on a fixed shaft inside the timing drive and carries the chain between the crankshaft and the driven sprockets, setting the chain path and maintaining wrap on the drive sprockets. Together with the chain guides and the hydraulic tensioner it controls chain whip and keeps valve timing stable across the engine speed range.

Wear in the sprocket or its bearing typically shows as timing chain rattle, most obviously on a cold start before oil pressure reaches the tensioner. The idler is normally renewed as part of a full timing chain overhaul, alongside the chain, guides and tensioner.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender New 2020+
Land Rover Discovery 5 2017+ (L462)
Land Rover Discovery Sport 2015+ (L550)
Range Rover 2013-2022 (L405)
Range Rover Sport 2014-2022 (L494)
Range Rover Evoque 2012-2018 (L538)
Range Rover Evoque 2019+ (L551)
Range Rover Velar 2017+ (L560)
Fitment Notes Timing gear drive chain idler sprocket — 2.0L I4 Ingenium engines ONLY (AJ200 / AJ20 series, diesel and petrol, incl. AJ200P PHEV). Does not fit other engines.
DISCOVERY 5 2017> (L462) — 2.0L I4 DSL High/Mid DOHC AJ200 and 2.0L I4 Petrol AJ200 / AJ200P Hi PHEV; Solihull Plant Build from (V)HA000001.
DISCOVERY SPORT 2015> (L550) — 2.0L AJ200 and AJ20D4/AJ20P4 diesel and petrol; Halewood (UK), Itatiaia (Brazil) and Changsu (China) builds.
NEW DEFENDER 2020> (L663) — 2.0L I4 DSL High/Mid DOHC AJ200 and 2.0L I4 Petrol / AJ200P Hi PHEV; Nitra Plant Build from (V)K2000001.
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2012-2018 (L538) — 2.0L I4 AJ200 diesel and petrol; Halewood (UK) and Itatiaia (Brazil) builds.
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2019> (L551) — 2.0L AJ20D4 diesel and AJ20P4 petrol; Halewood (UK), Changsu (China) and Itatiaia (Brazil) builds.
RANGE ROVER 2013-2022 (L405) — 2.0L I4 Petrol AJ200 / AJ200P Hi PHEV; Solihull Plant Build from (V)HA000001.
RANGE ROVER SPORT 2014-2022 (L494) — 2.0L I4 DSL High/Mid DOHC AJ200.
RANGE ROVER VELAR 2017> (L560) — 2.0L I4 Ingenium.
Alternative Codes
LR124261LR

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  • Other EU countries + UK: 4–8 working days after dispatch.
  • Outside EU/UK: contact us for an estimate.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the LR124261LR drive chain idler?
The LR124261LR drive chain idler is a timing drive idler sprocket for the 2.0L I4 Ingenium engine. It guides and maintains tension on the timing chain. It's a genuine Land Rover part for AJ200 and AJ20 diesel and petrol Ingenium engines.
Where is the drive chain idler located?
The drive chain idler sits in the timing drive at the front of the 2.0 Ingenium engine, guiding the timing chain along its path. Reaching it typically requires removing the timing cover and related timing components.
Which engines and models use this drive chain idler?
This drive chain idler fits 2.0L I4 Ingenium engines (AJ200 and AJ20 diesel, petrol and PHEV) on the Discovery 5, Discovery Sport, New Defender, Range Rover L405, Evoque L538 and L551, Range Rover Sport L494 and Velar. It does not fit other engines.
What happens if the drive chain idler wears out?
A worn drive chain idler can cause timing chain rattle, chain slack, or in severe cases timing errors on the 2.0 Ingenium engine. It's typically replaced as part of a timing chain service. Address timing rattle promptly to avoid engine damage.