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Long Roof Rails
leave the aluminum ditch rail covers in place and mount on top o them. that rear piece, use a dremel and cut off the part that extends down into the channel so that is is instead flush with the channel aluminum cover -
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Back Crossover/Heater Manifold Repair
depends on whether it is the SC v6 or the n/a v8. in either case though, if you are going to the labor to get access to that, you might as well change out the heat manifold as it will be brittle and eventually leak -
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2015 LR4 SCV6 Gas Mileage
You know, the big question i have is why did JLR bother to go to the v6 when it really isnt much if any better on fuel than the N/A v8. The V8 has excellent torque and power without the supercharger. The crazy JLR blanked cylinders to create the v6 is nutty; I guess they could market it as a v6... -
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Aluminum thermostat housing
i recently re-did my sons LR4 5.0 cooling parts which while i was i there i replaced the thermostat and housing. the car is a 2011 with 108k miles on it. the old housing seemed perfectly fine and was not brittle like the crossover tubes. Of course I did use oe JLR parts for this. like you i... -
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Radiator Replacement
Vacuum fill is the way to go. If you do that, you will never want to bother with old school bleeding etc. -
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There may be nothing you can do... P0016
A couple of observations. I think eventually all LR4s without the updated tensioner shoes will sport the loose chains at some mileage even if oil changes are at 5k or less intervals. I think this will prolong the eventuality but not keep it from happening as the hardened steel tensioner piston... -
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Coolant Crossover Pipe Repair 5.0 V8
probably totally unrelated unless perhaps you left some wires/sensors disconnected. I would check battery voltage with dvm. if 12.5 or so or better then check the main ground line to the block. It is known to corrode and if you spilled coolant on it that could be the issue. remove the securing... -
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2013 LR4 Suspension Compressor
one more thing, if you are brave and perhaps wish to fit a used oem hitachi, the full size RR from similar years is the same compressor except the harness plug and of course the pressure tanks apparatus. The reason i mention this is that the full size RR compressor is fitted inside the vehicle... -
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Only normal Height Available.
probably a leak. best as other say, use Gap tool to diagnose but iff you do not have one, you can start by pulling the fuse for the EAS and let sit overnight. see if both front sides drop. You can also spray fairy soap solution on all of the jusnctions, the bags and the resovoir. look for... -
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front coolant crossover replacement
Thanks RR. Actually when i went out this morning and it was actually light where i was working the pipe was seated correctly. I guess old eyes and darkish work space combined to make it look incorrect. I then proceeded to the rear heat manifold..boy that was is always fun. Finally all buttoned... -
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front coolant crossover replacement
Hello, I tackled my son's 2011 LR4 5.0 cooling system today. front/rear crossovers, waterpump, thermostat and housing etc. Going smooth except those &^#( spring hose clamps. I like them ok but since never removed since new, they are stubborn as are the hoses. Anyhow, Quick question, pulled the... -
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2013 LR4 Suspension Compressor
when my sons's Lr4 was having compressor issues [hitachi original, i believe]. the mount was broken in two and the pump was clearly struggling as PO ran it with a buggered up front block for a while, i think. the front would drop within 2 days sitting. Anyhow, while i was sourcing an oem... -
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2013 LR4 Suspension Compressor
i would source an oem unit; Expect about a third of that cost if you do and install the compressor yourself [a bit fiddly but pretty easily done in your garage or driveway]. Need to verify if your vehicle has AMK [probably] or Hitachi compressor and order like type. The amazon/ebay units are... -
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Highest mileage LR4?
College son drives the LR4 [v8 hse lux]; it now has 106k miles. Been looking for a D5 for the wife but want a newer one with the ingenium inline 6/48volt electric boost....seems to be a unicorn here on the east coast. A number of them are available 2021 and before with the SCv6. Actually after... -
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maintenance history since new 2013
IMHO, the Lr4 was pretty cutting edge on the tech side when it came out. A lot of those systems are more "fragile" then the typical suv-truck set up like traditional coil springs and shocks etc. The plastic cooling parts really suck but if not mistaken BMW started this many years prior to the...
