LR079293 | Drive Belt Tensioner - 3.0 V6 D | Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport
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Land Rover Part Number: LR079293 - Drive Belt Tensioner
LR079293 is a drive belt tensioner fitted to the front accessory drive of 3.0 V6 diesel engines. The unit applies and maintains the correct belt preload, compensating for normal belt elongation and damping vibration to reduce belt slip and pulley noise; it works with the pulley set to preserve alignment for the alternator, air conditioning compressor and power steering where fitted.
Use the compatibility data below to confirm fitment against your V.I.N.
Compatibility
- Discovery 4 (2010-2016) - 3.0 V6 Diesel - From VIN AA000001
- Discovery 5 (2017-) - 3.0 V6 Diesel - From VIN HA000001
- Discovery 5 (2017-) - 3.0 V6 Diesel - From VIN K2000001
- Range Rover (2013-2022) - 3.0 V6 Diesel - From VIN AA000001
- Range Rover (2013-2022) - 3.0 V6 Diesel - From VIN KA000001
- Range Rover Sport (2014-2022) - 3.0 V6 Diesel - From VIN AA000001
- Range Rover Sport (2014-2022) - 3.0 V6 Diesel - From VIN KA000001
Frequently Asked Questions
The LR079293 tensioner keeps the front accessory drive belt at the correct preload, compensating for belt stretch and damping vibration to help prevent slip and pulley noise. It maintains alignment for the alternator, air-conditioning compressor and power steering where fitted. Service or replacement is normally required if pulley bearings are noisy, the tensioner arm shows excessive movement, or belt wear indicates loss of preload.
| Model | Variant |
|---|---|
| Land Rover Discovery 4 (2010-2016) | 3.0 V6 Diesel (From VIN AA000001) |
| Land Rover Discovery 5 (2017-) | 3.0 V6 Diesel (From VIN HA000001) |
| Land Rover Discovery 5 (2017-) | 3.0 V6 Diesel (From VIN K2000001) |
| Land Rover Range Rover (2013-2022) | 3.0 V6 Diesel (From VIN AA000001) |
| Land Rover Range Rover (2013-2022) | 3.0 V6 Diesel (From VIN KA000001) |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2014-2022) | 3.0 V6 Diesel (From VIN AA000001) |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2014-2022) | 3.0 V6 Diesel (From VIN KA000001) |
If you are unsure of compatibility with your vehicle, you can also confirm by checking against your V.I.N. Simply reach out to us with your V.I.N and desired part number via our Contact page or use our Finding Part Numbers page.
Inspect the tensioner whenever the accessory drive belt is checked or replaced; replace it if pulley bearings are noisy, the tensioner arm shows excessive movement, or belt wear indicates loss of preload. Routine inspection during accessory drive servicing is standard practice.
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