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  1. BigBriDogGuy

    2015 LR4 Coolant Issue - Nothingburger or...

    I've put considerable financial and personal investment into my 2011 LR4. It's currently road worthy and functioning as intended. This other LR4 is one year older (2010) with much higher miles and has a problem that could be major. Under the best of circumstances, it wouldn't be any better...
  2. BigBriDogGuy

    2015 LR4 Coolant Issue - Nothingburger or...

    Looking at a 2010 LR4 Lux non-HD in bronze with silver grill, hood lettering, and side ports. Beige interior. Always liked the bronze exterior. Not sure about the beige interior. The private party seller says it has a coolant leak. It's his teenage or young adult daughter's ride. Claims...
  3. BigBriDogGuy

    2011 LR4 Lux Non-HD Head Unit Replacement

    Thanks @Longtrail I think my 2011 is just getting old, like the rest of us. Private message me about your head unit. I'd be interested to give it a try. My concern is that my 2011 is the Denso unit. They may have changed that in your 2012. Thanks again!
  4. BigBriDogGuy

    2011 LR4 Lux Non-HD Head Unit Replacement

    Looking for a replacement or upgrade to my head unit. The cameras have been going on and off with the "cameras" rectangle on the display screen going gray (cameras off) then lighting back up (cameras on). A few times, I have gotten a "Cameras System Fault" and after sitting for a bit, it will...
  5. BigBriDogGuy

    2011 LR4 HSE Coolant Leak Help

    I had what I thought was a fluid leak in the same area. Turns out it was condensation being expelled by the air conditioning system.
  6. BigBriDogGuy

    Intermittent clicking sound at idle 5.0L V8

    With mine, once it warmed up the ticking noise went away. It was like that for over 18 months and I never bothered to do anything about it because it didn't seem to negatively impact performance. The noise got a lot louder recently and I was concerned about the fan potentially freezing up and...
  7. BigBriDogGuy

    Intermittent clicking sound at idle 5.0L V8

    Had the same problem and got my fan replaced (Behr) a couple weeks back. Problem solved.
  8. BigBriDogGuy

    At Long Last... Modern head unit!

    My cameras have been intermittently grayed out (including backup) and the audio will have brief gaps when the cameras are in grayed out mode. 10 seconds of sound and then 2 seconds of silence, wash, rinse, repeat. I will also hear an occasional *popping* sound from under the center of the dash...
  9. BigBriDogGuy

    PSA - Kings Cross Automotive, SW Washington state

    Sorry for the horror story @greiswig this is one of my main fears about preventative maintenance. It's not only true with going to a shop, but also when it comes to attempting to do something myself. My concern is I'm going to make something terribly worse and enormously more costly than if I...
  10. BigBriDogGuy

    New Tires to replace Cooper Zeon

    I am running 19" Goodyear Wrangler DuraTracs on my 2011 LR4. Went up to Mt. Baker, WA to take my daughter sledding on Christmas day. The road up featured hairpin turns and switchbacks with steep inclines covered in poorly ploughed roads. The snow was packed powder with a bit of sand mixed in...
  11. BigBriDogGuy

    Showoff Your LR4

    It's a full-sized BajaRack. I love it. Was going back and forth between that and Voyager low-profile. I felt the Baja made a statement while the Voyager was understated. I decided to go big or go home, and I'm glad I did.
  12. BigBriDogGuy

    Rear glass gas struts - anything special?

    Just got the replacement rear hatch struts from Atlantic British and installed them. Pretty easy once you understand how to do it. I never knew that the rear hatch would complete lifting on its own once you got it started and past the halfway point. I was propping it up with a stick towards...
  13. BigBriDogGuy

    becoming collectible

    Just got done test driving a manual Mini-Cooper. Lots of fun. Down-shifting and upshifting that manual transmission reminded me of "back in the day". Been looking for a daily driver to supplement the LR4 with better gas mileage for my commute to and from Seattle. Thing is, that Mini made my...
  14. BigBriDogGuy

    becoming collectible

    Saw a newer Land Cruiser parked out on the street just now. Walked up to it, and around it. Don't see why it's such a big deal. Looks like a Sequoia and 4Runner had a baby. Seems totally boring without any defining characteristics whatsoever. Kind of rounded, sort of squared, larger than a...
  15. BigBriDogGuy

    New alternator, must I calibrate in Gap for BMS? Also rock sliders install talk

    The tap did the trick. Surprisingly quick and easy. Amazing what you can do with the right tools. There was a little rust on the tap so the tech at Lucky 8 was right about the source of the problem (rust). It would have been nice if he would have suggested tapping the threads as the...
  16. BigBriDogGuy

    New alternator, must I calibrate in Gap for BMS? Also rock sliders install talk

    Thanks gentlemen. I had to tap out the threads when I installed my roof rack so I am somewhat familiar with the process. It was a bit of a PITA. Not hard to do, but tedious. I can only imagine what it will be like flat on my back underneath my rig with a dozen holes to tap out. I'm a...
  17. BigBriDogGuy

    New alternator, must I calibrate in Gap for BMS? Also rock sliders install talk

    Question about the tap. I was able to get the side bolt in and seat, but the ones underneath consistently stopped about half way in. I contacted Lucky 8 and sent them the pics they requested. Their response was the underneath holes were notorious for rusting. Interesting observation, but not...
  18. BigBriDogGuy

    Several Land Rover parts for sale. Trailer Hitch, AMK Compressor, Transmission Service Kit, etc.

    That AMK isn't plug-n-play if you are currently running Hitachi/Hitachi knock off, correct? If so, what is the procedure to switch over?
  19. BigBriDogGuy

    New alternator, must I calibrate in Gap for BMS? Also rock sliders install talk

    @MellonRover what kind of sliders are those? I am scheduled to get a set from Lucky 8 delivered on the 5th that look real similar. Watched an installation video on the Lucky 8 website on the landing page for the product and it seemed so simple that I figured I should just DIY it. How was your...
  20. BigBriDogGuy

    2016 LR4 Original Owner. 75k. Thinking about selling, but not sure of alternative rides that can do everything this does.

    I've been looking at older comps to my LR4 and everything I look into is similar, but not as good. More miles. Less hp. Less towing. Maybe a center locker. Older. I'm talking Cayenne, Hummer, Nissan Titan Crew Cab Pro 4X, Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, the list is long. Bottom line, I look...
  21. BigBriDogGuy

    Rear glass gas struts - anything special?

    Ever since I put the rear access ladder on my rear hatch glass of my LR4, the struts seem to be under-powered to reliably lift and hold the glass panel up. During the summer when it's warm, they do fine. However, in the colder weather they consistently allow the glass portion of the hatch to...
  22. BigBriDogGuy

    2015 LR4 Windshield Wipers

    I bought a new pair of wiper arms from AB since I was having my glass replaced. They never showed up at the glass shop, even though the wiper blades did. I just got my brakes done from a buddy of mine that owns a local garage and oddly enough the wiper arms got sent there instead, along with...
  23. BigBriDogGuy

    LR4 brake issues

    I ordered the complete brake kit, front and back, with genuine pads and standard rotors from British Atlantic and had my local garage guy put them on. Seem to be working well. No squeak or squeal. Stops solidly. Not sure about the "bite" I've heard others talk about. With these anti-lock...
  24. BigBriDogGuy

    Good buyers guide overview

    I watched the video about half-way through and found it informative, and terrifying. I never realized how many things can go wrong.
  25. BigBriDogGuy

    Head Removal

    I've had a fantasy about learning how to work on these LR4s. I figure if you own one it's best to be able to work on it. There is a 2010 non-HD that's for sale here locally that looks in pretty good condition but is said to be blowing smoke out the exhaust. The seller thinks it might be a...

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