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    2010 V8 radiator replacement

    Hi all, I replaced my radiator at 220k km a couple of months back. Couldn't find much in the way of a write up online, so thought I would provide some tips learned here. I had put UV dye into the coolant tank to try and trace the source of a significant leak, and in the process realised that the...
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    Lower steering shaft U joint replacement

    2010 V8 at 220k km. So with engine off there is noticeable play in the steering wheel. Can wiggle it from side to side with one finger. Pretty sure its wear in the lower steering shaft U joint. Looking online for a replacement part. Seems to be a choice of $CAD 500 for OEM or $CAD 50 for generic...
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    Using coolant dye to diagnose leak

    2010 V8 at 217k km, front & rear plastic pipes and water pump replaced 40k km ago, majority of coolant hoses replaced Aug 2025. Have been through the endless system burping residual air after replacing the hoses last summer. Coolant level still dropping gradually so figure there's a leak. Added...
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    Beware ye plastic sill covers!

    Okay, so this has been a 'to-do' think for a while on my 2010 V8, 212k km (owned since 2018). Took the plastic sill covers off today and quite a bit of rust. Looks a bit worse than it is i.e. no perforations thankfully. I will be spraying the whole of the underside with woolwax treatment shortly...
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    has anyone changed front upper control arms (bolts likely siezed?

    Hi, My 2010 has 211k km on it. Changed front lower LCA's a few years back. In Toronto, Canada, so the bolts were well and truly siezed. Now replacing rear LCA's (upper and lower) as clunking there. For PM figured I would do the front uppers at the same time. Bought the control arms. Now after...
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    2010 V8 tinny rattle under acceleration

    So, recently my 2010 V8 with 210k km had developed a tinny rattle sound mainly evident under acceleration. It sounds like a rotor dust shield rubbing, or a loose heat shield. I wondered about exhaust muffler baffles being loose, but no noise when revving in neutral. I haven't had a chance to...
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    Front d/s brake sticking

    So........for the past little while the d/s front Alloy has been filthy while the passenger one remains shiny and clean. I figured dragging brake obvs. Last pad change I explored and the wheel turns okay. Slider pins well lubricated. No uneven wear on anything. Still dragging. Potential causes...
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    Engine oil leak?

    So mammoth session replacing the radiator hoses and coolant today working on the street. Oh joy. While underneath the left hand front corner to disconnect the radiator bottom hose I noticed a non trivial leak of what I thought was engine oil from an area above the pulley above the alternator...
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    Upgrade or keep 2010 V8?

    So, have owned our 2010 since 2018. Bought it at 106k km and have put 100k km on it since then. It has never stranded us. Love driving it and the versatility of loading the back up with home reno supplies, dogs etc. Have done the usual repairs as parts wear out. Last couple of years not many...
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    Coolant leak & collapsed top hose when cold?

    2010, V8, 205k km. Water pump and crossover pipes changed at 160k km. Original hoses. So, checked the coolant level last week and it was down to the base of the reservoir. No obvs sign of leaks. Topped it up, drove for 5hrs and no coolant loss. Added UV dye, and have pressure tester to try and...
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    Intermittent clicking sound at idle 5.0L V8

    My 2010 LR4 V8 205k km has been a paragon of reliability the past little while. Today I noticed a clicking-type noise with the hood open at idle. It's intermittent. Revved engine and it went away temporarily. Link to recording below. Seems to be coming from the top of the engine towards the...
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    V8 short drive belt replacement

    Following on from my 'water pump failure' post below. So the serpentine belt is showing cracks, so am replacing it while replacing the broken idler pulley. I have a new short drive belt, the stretch fit one. I offered it up and it looks woefully short. Before I cut the old one off (looks okay...
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    Does this sound like a failing water pump?

    So my wife reported "the car is making an odd sound" when she drove it today (2010 V8, 180k km, new engine at ~80k km from LR). I just went out and it is making a horrible screech-grinding nose from the fan area. Revved it a bit and no change in noise. Does this sound like the water pump...
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    Brake bleed question

    So after noticing that it was 3yrs since last brake fluid change, I proceeded to complete it today, ignoring Land Rover manual procedure. Used a mityvac vacuum gun on each corner. Worked fine and replenished the system with 1.5L of DOT 4. Two things I noticed: 1. When I sucked out the old fluid...
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    Slack seat belt tensioners?

    So, my 2010 has had generally slack seat belt tensioners since we got it at 60k miles, witness the scarred passenger interior door trim from the buckle getting slammed in the door. Have made do with spraying belts periodically with silicone spray to improve slipperiness, but effectiveness...
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    Dreaded rear hatch actuator issue!

    2010 model: So I have read a number of accounts of rear hatch actuator issues with varying symptoms. Before I throw $$ at it and order parts I would be grateful if anyone can give me additional insight to pinpoint likely malfunctioning part(s). Out of the blue today I could only open the rear...
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    Rear parking sensor system failure

    Hi, So the rear parking sensor system on my 2010 has totally failed. Put it in reverse and the parking sensor dash button flashes several times and then goes out. No beeping from sensors at back (or front). Over past 24 months have replaced all four sensors at the back with non-OEM parts. When...
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    Starting issue

    Hi, 2010 V8 105k miles. A couple of times over the past 6 months you go to start it and there's a click and nothing else. Repeat starting a few times and all okay. Has now happened several times over past 24hrs. This morning also turned over for a fraction of a second, before faltering and then...
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    Workshop service manual for north american 2010 LR4 V8

    Hi, I have bought two $20 download manuals online and both have various issues (missing figures, poor formatting etc.). Can anyone kindly recommend a reliable source for the full LR workshop manual?
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    Air compressor hose disconnection????

    So.........trying to take out the Hitachi compressor on my 2010. I cannot get the two air lines equipped with metal quick connect fittings to release at the rear of the unit? Squirted with WD40, tried placing an open ended wrench head and pressing it against the quick release while pulling on...
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    LR bolt specs?

    Hi, Bolt size specs have always been a mystery to me. I am in Canada so we have north American sizing systems and also metric. LR bolts take metric spanners so obvs metric sized bolts, but is there more than one metric system? I ask because the lower air compressor bolt that holds the plastic...
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    Correct procedure for checking transmission fluid level on 2010 LR4 URGENT! :(

    Hi, Relating to my earlier post. On Monday departing on 6k km road trip. Noticed transmission oil leak and decided to check level with engine turned off. Gingerely removed filler plug and fluid gushed out! Oh dear.......... can only find links to LR3 procedure for checking level which involves...
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    Transmission oil leak........

    Hi, So obvs 2 days before leaving on a 6k km road trip I notice what appears to be a tranny fluid leak. The leak appears to be coming from beyond the front of the pan. The lower section of the gearbox housing appears damp. The fluid is moving backwards resulting in the front half of the pan...
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    Rear brake pad weirdness and EPB repair mutterings

    So, Just replaced rear pads on my 2010 V8 LR4. Last done with rotors (brembo pads and rotors) 12k miles ago. Both sides were kinda whacky with uneven pad wear. I had same issue with front drivers side pads, but that was due to one siezed slider pin. Slider pins at back sliding nicely. I took...
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    Rebuild hitachi compressor or buy new aftermarket compressor?

    Hi, Getting intermittant code indicating compressor is on its way out. $CAD 110 for rebuild kit, or $CAD 300 for generic new pump. Has anyone experience of rebuilding them re. Ease and continuing fault codes after seals and desiccant replaced?

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