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    Multiple repairs on a 70K miles 2013 LR4: what can I expect next

    FYI, I bought a 2010 at 96k km in 2018. Now at 220k km. Main wear and tear replacement items in 8yrs of ownership: battery x2 Front lower control arms Rear upper control arms Suspension compressor Brake rotors (~every 2nd change of pads) radiator Lower steering shaft Rear hatch opening...
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    2010 V8 radiator replacement

    Forgot to mention. While burping the air out of the cooling system I got a 'low coolant level' warning light on the dash, when the expansion tank was full? Kinda unnerving. Self-diagnosed a faulty level sensor (located on the underside of the tank). Got a new one from the dealer and was still...
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    2010 V8 radiator replacement

    Hi all, I replaced my radiator at 220k km a couple of months back. Couldn't find much in the way of a write up online, so thought I would provide some tips learned here. I had put UV dye into the coolant tank to try and trace the source of a significant leak, and in the process realised that the...
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    Using coolant dye to diagnose leak

    Ha! I put on new coolant hoses as PM last summer. Went mostly with aftermarket. The $CAD 30 one that attaches on top of the tstat housing was leaking at the plastic part in-between it's two hoses. No reason for this, but it was. Replaced with OEM. Also, coolant seeping from sides of radiator...
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    Lower steering shaft U joint replacement

    Thanks for your thoughts. I bit the bullet and spent $CAD 500 on OEM. Replaced it last week. One of the few jobs on the vehicle that was easier than it first looked. No more slop in steering
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    Almost a disaster!!

    OMG! I think we have probably all been there. Your pic has made me sweat!
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    Coolant temperature can indicate a coolant leak

    Interesting observation. Who knew?
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    LR4 Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Services and Replacement

    Alas, just using it does not ensure longevity. Mine failed 4yrs ago and is still failed. Had I been better informed at the time, I would have made sure rear brake shoes were correctly serviced. Incorrect cable tension seems to be main reason unit overwinds, shrieks like a banshee and then fails...
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    Lower steering shaft U joint replacement

    2010 V8 at 220k km. So with engine off there is noticeable play in the steering wheel. Can wiggle it from side to side with one finger. Pretty sure its wear in the lower steering shaft U joint. Looking online for a replacement part. Seems to be a choice of $CAD 500 for OEM or $CAD 50 for generic...
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    Using coolant dye to diagnose leak

    Hey, thanks guys. Using GM dexcool. Got it into the garage and darker conditions and could leaks glowing
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    Coolant pipe replacement every 5 years on V8?

    I replaced mine on my V8 around 40k km ago at 170k km. The plastic seemed fine, but the rubber o ring on the front pipe had lost its elasticity and was leaking down on to the water pump. Not sure when / if they had been replaced previously. Every 5yrs seems a bit too frequent to me as PM. Doubt...
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    Using coolant dye to diagnose leak

    2010 V8 at 217k km, front & rear plastic pipes and water pump replaced 40k km ago, majority of coolant hoses replaced Aug 2025. Have been through the endless system burping residual air after replacing the hoses last summer. Coolant level still dropping gradually so figure there's a leak. Added...
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    LR4 Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Services and Replacement

    Short of dropping the rear axle I am not seeing how access to the module gets improved by removing any other parts. My understanding is incorrectly set up brake shoes cause the problem i.e. too much slack in the cables causes the module gearing to over wind. You need to access the module innards...
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    LR4 Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Services and Replacement

    Still pondering doing it. I figure the crux is undoing the two rusted nuts that hold the module in place. I had a peak today (wheels on). The passenger side one is accessible going in over the gap above the top of the strut. On the d/s there is an inch dia. Pipe blocking the access, so would...
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    Beware ye plastic sill covers!

    Thanks for the tip. The old gas tank shield was heavily rusted. I wire brushed it, rust killer, primer, truck liner rubberized coating, Krown oil coating. I ended up with plate sized areas of paint lifting off when the rust returned. For that reason I am thinking any paint over rust is not...
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