Recent content by Quijote
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Multiple repairs on a 70K miles 2013 LR4: what can I expect next
I bought mine new in the summer for 2013. It only has 65k miles. The only failure I've had is the rusty rear brake lines and the rear hatch mechanism. All else I've done preventively, which are: - Front lower control arms and hubs at the same time - Transmission fluid and new pan - new gas tank... -
LR4 Transmission Fluid Change: Pan Swap Option
I used both the GAP tool and also confirmed it with an IR thermometer. The bottom of the pan temperature matched the GAP tool temperature. As an update, I have not done a long drive yet, but after a 10 mile drive still no leaks. -
LR4 Transmission Fluid Change: Pan Swap Option
Well, it's done. In summary, I found draining and pan removal to be super easy. I found I did have to chase those threads and that was a PITA. Same for fitting the screws and tightening them. Filling was honestly not too bad other than it took 20 minutes for the fluid to warm up. Maybe it's the... -
LR4 Transmission Fluid Change: Pan Swap Option
Thanks guys. My plan was not to apply the RTV (silicone RTV, FWIW) as a gasket, but rather apply and scrape smooth with a plastic scraper so as to only fill the minute cavities, effectively re-smoothing the surface. -
LR4 Transmission Fluid Change: Pan Swap Option
Well, I am convinced that what I am seeing is not dirt and gunk, but rather some kind of pitting. It feels squeaky-clean when I run my finger by it. So either that thing gets milled down (not happening), or I just go with it. I am tempted to apply sealant, but honestly, I will just give it a... -
LR4 Transmission Fluid Change: Pan Swap Option
I'm in the middle of the job right now. All good so far (captured ~5.5 quarts). What I am having an annoying time with is cleaning the surface of the housing. Even full-strength CRC on a towel is not loosening it. I've used the scrubbing side of the blue 3M scrubbing sponge and nothing. What... -
"Rust-proofing" treatment with Dinitrol
Yeah, I've been symptomatically hitting the underside of the car with that stuff since basically new. It has helped keep the worst at bay, but I think it is time for something more comprehensive. -
"Rust-proofing" treatment with Dinitrol
I am considering doing what is shown on the video. Any thoughts? -
Coolant pipe replacement every 5 years on V8?
We've had our since new at 12.5 years and 63k miles. I've had the parts for the job for two years now but keep being too busy to get around to doing it. That said, the car is always garaged and for the last several years it has seen less than 5k miles/year. I really mean to do it this year... -
2013 LR4 HSE V8
Interesting. I did notice something sketchy about the rear parking brake when i did the rear rotors. One of the springs was broken and I replaced it btu the entire parking brake assembly still seemed to move around. I ended up leaving that side wound up, effectively mechanically disabling the... -
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2013 LR4 HSE V8
A while ago (never been rebalanced since mounted new many years ago). But I know it is not the wheels or the brakes. It behaves exactly the same in the winter tire set as it does with the all season set. Tires are mounted on different wheels. Rear brakes are practically new, fronts have like 5k... -
2013 LR4 HSE V8
Well, put the car up on the lift and could not see anything wrong. Zero play/movement on the bearings. All bushing look ok to me. No tears on the boots of the CV joints or anything else I could see. What next? Should I bring it to the dealer to see if they spot anything amiss? I don't have a... -
2013 LR4 HSE V8
I'll take a look at the rear wheel bearings. Thanks! The front ones I just replaced a year and only 3k miles ago. -
2013 LR4 HSE V8
Every time this happens I'm driving in a straight line in the highway. Gun to my head, I would say it's the passenger side rear wheel area. It's much more feel than it is noise. What it seems like is almost as if something is rotating "fine" and past a certain point (higher speeds), whatever is...
