Recent content by Winegrower
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Help! Its Smoking!
FYI The under $200 vacuum pump is a Chinese knockoff built to "OEM" specs.- Winegrower
- Post #22
- Forum: LR4
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Help! Its Smoking!
Found a new style vacuum pump on Amazon (click here)> 5.0 V8 Vacuum pump for just under $200 including bolts.- Winegrower
- Post #21
- Forum: LR4
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Hard suspension 2018 Discovery Diesel
I know this topic is suspenion focused but don't forget the wheels and tires along with proper air pressures at your altitude. I just returned from a trip up north and had to check the air pressures multiple times to maintain that smooth ride I'm used to.- Winegrower
- Post #5
- Forum: Discovery
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Hi from Spain
Congratulations on finding a real survivor! You're sure to have some fun and interesting times ahead.- Winegrower
- Post #5
- Forum: Introduction
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2015 Range Rover HSE V6 supercharged, minor usage of antifreeze, small leak found on passenger side rear of engine
Absolutely get the work done as Portlandlife has suggested. It's much less expensive in the long run than an engine and much less inconvenient as well.- Winegrower
- Post #3
- Forum: Range Rover
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Follow up on detachable tow hitch receiver
Like Holzhacker, at 77 I've found the hitch is a heavy bugger to deal with. Keeping the mechanism clean as had been recommended is the solution.- Winegrower
- Post #3
- Forum: LR4
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Best way to attach winch to stock battery?
Have you thought about using a dual battery post connector? Is there room for one?Dual Battery post connector-Amazon- Winegrower
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- Forum: LR4
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Quick Compressor Replacement Question
Learning from a group of educated friends and having worked on my own Newell motorhome which has a large pneumatic system the consensus is to avoid teflon tape when working on the pneumatics because it can fracture off pieces of tape and clog valves. Loctite makes a liquid pneumatic/hydraulic...- Winegrower
- Post #44
- Forum: LR4
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5.0 V8 Fueling and Efficiency Questions
I usually run regular in mine. I don't stress it and haven't experienced any issues. Average around 18mpg combined and 20 hwy here in the SW.- Winegrower
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- Forum: LR4
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Intermittent rear hatch issues
YouTube also has a couple very good videos on the issue. I noticed my original actuator sounded funny so I ordered a manual release and a new actuator and installed both at the same time. The actuator sound is definitely different and faster so I havent needed to use the manual but it's there...- Winegrower
- Post #6
- Forum: LR4
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new member
Hope you enjoy your new Discovery. I think there's a fairly active group up in Phoenix, Arizona Land Rovers- Winegrower
- Post #4
- Forum: Introduction
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Intermittent rear hatch issues
Here's a good sized link to the tailgate actuator issue along with manual release options Tailgate Actuator- Winegrower
- Post #3
- Forum: LR4
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Prolonged engine choke operation when starting from cold
And respectfully I wouldn't be too concerned about our LR4s as long as the Chinese are in business with their coal fired powerplants.- Winegrower
- Post #12
- Forum: LR4
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Rear hatch issue
Here's a link to the emergency manual release available from Powerful UK in case you'd like to have it:Manual Interior Tailgate Release . I looked for the actual actuator on their site but couldn't find it. In addition here ARE their Youtube videoS. Tailgate Actuator YouTube Video, Ford...- Winegrower
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- Forum: LR4
