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Longevity and Investment
Keep up on maintenance and you should be good. Just remember parts for these aren't cheap. As for terra firma accessories. I've been slightly disappointed in the tire carrier, ladder and rack. Rack took some significant twisting to get lined up. They also include hex drive fasteners for it...- scapistron
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vibration at idle - motor mounts?
I've never thought these were exceptionally smooth with either my old motor or my new remanufactured. Then again the last v6 I had was a 4.0 SOHC. Watching the rpm in the corner of the GAP tool the idle rpm hunts between 61x and 63x mostly. Once the rpm is 650 or better it is very smooth. I...- scapistron
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Sitting on the side of the road listening to a rodent chew my truck
Chunks of Irish spring works too. I've also got about 10 cords of fire split and stacked. Give them a place to live.- scapistron
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2015 LR4 Head Gasket Replacement
Did they actually do a compression test or test the coolant for exhaust gasses?- scapistron
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Persistent P0430 on my 2012 5.0
I broke down and bought a new catalytic converter. My recommendation is to shop around and try to get your local dealer to match the price. Dealers in Virginia Beach and San Jose had the best prices, $3k plus $500 core. My local dealer wanted $4.5 plus core. Sales clerk tried to get the...- scapistron
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Intercooler pump mounting pics
I know one of the upgrades for the supercharged Mercedes is a higher flowing pump. I know the SC v8 gets a thicker oil cooler.- scapistron
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Intercooler pump mounting pics
Does the V8 setup use a larger pump than the V6?- scapistron
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Adding Upgrades to My 2012 LR4 -
What wheels are those? The factory plate that supports the fuel tank is a joke. Softest steel I've ever seen, pretty sure it is made from recycled food ration cans.- scapistron
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Disable Eco start/stop action permanently
Nevermind, just triggered. Sad face.- scapistron
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Disable Eco start/stop action permanently
It does not turn the light on. Keep in mind I haven't driven hundreds of miles with this configuration. I make no guarantees of it working.- scapistron
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Disable Eco start/stop action permanently
While setting up adaptive speed control I saw a CCF in the GAP tool for "ECO switch". I set mine to "not fitted" and have not had the start stop system activate over the last 30ish miles. Keep in mind there's a lot of factors that go into whether the system activates, but so far it has not...- scapistron
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Can I Add Adaptive Cruise Control?
Just got ACC working in my 2015 LR4. Bought a radar unit off eBay that had the metal bracket attached. Ordered brand new switch buttons from a dealer. Paid for a flash from GAP. To mount the radar unit I popped it out of the metal bracket and attached it to the magnesium structure that...- scapistron
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2016 LR4 Original Owner. 75k. Thinking about selling, but not sure of alternative rides that can do everything this does.
Wait 4 more years and VW might sell you a body on frame plug-in hybrid Scout.- scapistron
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Serpentine/Accessory belt failure on a very wet, dark MI road in the middle of nowhere...
For wiring repairs I like the solder loaded crimp on butt splices from McMaster. Heat shrink is built-in too. 9895K11, 13, 15, 17- scapistron
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Head Removal
I forgot to add one other thing. My hood struts went bad while I had them out for 3 months. Not sure why given that's the way they're shipped.- scapistron
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Head Removal
I too opted for a new, to me, vehicle while I replaced my engine. I got something with a warranty too! Injectors, coils, plugs, coolant pipes, water pump, thermostat. If you can get someone to evacuate the AC that would be incredibly helpful. Leaving it in place was a real pain for me. If...- scapistron
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Maf Sensors...
With my old Volvo, Bosch is the only choice. All the other options don't seem to work well or last very long.- scapistron
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Open to Suggestions
Even though I've been having a very intermittent emissions fault, p0430, I decided I was going to try and get an inspection sticker today. In my state you need 250 miles without a CEL or clearing codes. I started the day with about 50 miles of no CEL. I didn't even reach closed loop operation...- scapistron
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Head Removal
Ha. I just got another dump sticker today. Lady in the office, "four vehicles?!?"- scapistron
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Persistent P0430 on my 2012 5.0
I really want to rule out electrical issues too. The code is frustratingly intermittent. It'll pop as pending once and a while and only on some occasions actually trigger a CEL, official status of permanent or intermittent). Other times it'll flip to historic and never trigger a CEL. The...- scapistron
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Persistent P0430 on my 2012 5.0
O2 sensor sensor has not worked for me. I might have to bite the bullet.- scapistron
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Dipstick
As we are all aware some dipstick decided these things don't need a dipstick. I'm not sure I'll ever get used to turning the truck on to check the oil. My reflex is to always have my foot on the brake and that starts it. While I had the motor out I messed around a little trying to fab up a...- scapistron
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