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LR161768LR - Tensioner by LAND ROVEREngine Part Land Rover Range Rover

LR161768LR - Tensioner

- €220,00
€220,00
€220,00 - €220,00
€220,00
Genuine Part
Genuine: Original manufacturer part. This product is the original part designed and produced by the vehicle manufacturer.
Drive Belt Tensioner - automatic tensioner for the front-end accessory drive on the AJ20 Ingenium petrol engine range.

A spring-loaded pivoting arm carrying an idler pulley bears against the V-ribbed serpentine belt, holding belt tension constant as the belt beds in and stretches, and damping the torsional pulses fed into the belt by the crankshaft. Consistent tension keeps the belt-driven ancillaries turning without slip and stops the belt tracking off its pulleys.

Applies to the petrol Ingenium range only - 1.5L three-cylinder, 2.0L four-cylinder and 3.0L six-cylinder. A failing tensioner typically presents as belt squeal on cold start, a visibly oscillating tensioner arm with the engine running, or accelerated wear along the belt edges.
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 2022+ (L460)
Range Rover Sport 2014-2022 (L494)
Range Rover Sport 2023+ (L461)
Range Rover Evoque 2019+ (L551)
Range Rover Velar 2017+ (L560)
Fitment Notes Petrol Ingenium engines only (AJ20P3 1.5L / AJ20P4 2.0L / AJ20P6 3.0L) — drive belt/timing tensioner
DISCOVERY 5 2017 ON — 3.0L AJ20P6 Petrol, Nitra build from VIN L2000001
DISCOVERY SPORT 2015 ON — 1.5L AJ20P3 / 2.0L AJ20P4 Petrol incl MHEV
NEW DEFENDER 2020 ON — 3.0L AJ20P6 Petrol High
RANGE ROVER L405 2013 ON — 3.0L AJ20P6 Petrol High, from VIN KA000001
RANGE ROVER L460 2022 ON — 3.0L AJ20P6 Petrol High / PHEV
RANGE ROVER SPORT L494 2014 ON — 3.0L AJ20P6 Petrol High, from VIN KA000001
RANGE ROVER SPORT L461 2023 ON — 3.0L AJ20P6 Petrol High / PHEV
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE L551 2019 ON — 1.5L AJ20P3 / 2.0L AJ20P4 Petrol incl MHEV
RANGE ROVER VELAR 2017 ON — 3.0L AJ20P6 Petrol High, from VIN MA000001
Alternative Codes
LR161768LR

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Frequently asked questions

What is the LR161768LR tensioner used for?
The LR161768LR is a drive belt tensioner for petrol Ingenium engines (AJ20P3 1.5L, AJ20P4 2.0L, AJ20P6 3.0L). It keeps correct tension on the belt drive, fitting models like the Discovery 5, Discovery Sport, New Defender, Range Rover and Range Rover Sport.
Which engines and models does this tensioner fit?
The LR161768LR fits only petrol Ingenium engines: 1.5L AJ20P3, 2.0L AJ20P4 and 3.0L AJ20P6. That covers the Discovery 5 and Sport, New Defender L663, Range Rover L405/L460, Range Rover Sport L494/L461, Evoque L551 and Velar. It doesn't fit diesel engines, so confirm your engine.
What are the signs the belt tensioner needs replacing?
A failing tensioner typically causes belt noise such as squeal or rattle, belt flutter, or uneven belt wear on the petrol Ingenium engines. If the tensioner can't hold tension the belt can slip, so it's usually replaced once noise or wear appears.