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Coolant leak & collapsed top hose when cold?
You opened the reservoir and the hose remained collapsed?? Your work was done 45K ago? If the work was recent, this sounds like air bubbles from an improper evacuation and refill, but that's a long time for air bubbles to make their way out... I would not be concerned about a bit of extra... -
2015 LR4 Windshield Wipers
I have not yet had a rear wiper spring tension issue. Lucky me. As far as misc hardware like springs, I am sure Rover will sell you one (Palm Beach Rover on line parts is amazing at misc part numbers), but there is also the website BoltDepot - an amazing resource for all kinds of bits and bobs. -
Auxiliary Battery
We all have such different experiences with what in theory should be the same vehicle. That's why I always say "in my experience", and they are all unique individual vehicles - each and every one assembled with whatever was laying about on the shop floor that particular day ! -
Auxiliary Battery
I have seen many posts on the functions of the ECO Battery - but at least from my experience it seems to have no additional function other than the Start/Stop. Everything will function just fine with a dead ECO battery. I presume that everything will also be fine if you remove the battery - but... -
2015 LR4 Windshield Wipers
I still like the Bosch in front. I have vehicles in Houston, TX and Upstate NY/Montreal QC. No issues with the wipers in the cold or heat. Make sure you purchase A/B and place them on the correct sides. Note that the Bosch do not fit on the rear because of the design of the clips. I use... -
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Name this part from my LR4
There is a part number molded in there somewhere. Go to an online parts vendor, I use Palm Beach Rover, and enter the part number. It wil have whatever strange name Rover has given it. As for me, that's a plasticy bit... -
Thermostat to water pump outlet connector
Can't do the crossovers without removing the SC - at least that I know of. As long as you are pulling the SC, you really need to change out the SC coupling (and change the oil), it's easy and I guarantee that the OEM coupling is failing and is wearing the main shaft. As a PhD electrochemist, I... -
LR4 winter tires - 2025 edition
Depends om exactly what you are doing, but I am beyond pleased with Michelin Cross Climate 2. -
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V8 5.0L Intake Manifold - what is the rear sensor?
Hmmm, I never noticed the color of mine when I had my manifold off... It gets pretty hot back there, most likely just plastic discoloration with age?? But now that you ask, why not replace it? -
Discovery Transmission issues
Those are plastic pans and are designed as single use components. It been a while so from memory, I believe that the pan for the 8 speed (2014-2016) has the filter as a built in and non replaceable component. For the 6 speed, the filter is absolutely built into the pan. As far as removing... -
New Tires to replace Cooper Zeon
We ran the Continental's originally as they come as OEM equipment, they ride smooth, but otherwise performance is sub-standard. As above, I am sold on the Michelin Cross Climate 2. -
I took the leap...
Change the battery as well. I am in Houston, plenty hot here as well, 3 years max on a battery as they burn up in the heat. If you read the actual battery specifications, they land right between the H7 and the H8, although all the US shops will be recommending the H7. In my 3 LR4's I... -
I took the leap...
Well, they have the steering wheel on the other side....:D -
That's all Folks! 15 years of Rover ownership has come to end.
I am not jealous of anything Mercedes makes, I took one test drive many years ago, that was enough for a lifetime. -
I took the leap...
Are you a hands on person? If so you will want the mechanics manual. The last time I looked the manual for the V6 was not on-line, but you could try Craigs manuals as well as others, should be about $15 or so. If you cannot find a manual and you want one, send me a PM with your email and I... -
I took the leap...
That's the wrong oil, should be 0-20. If you choose the unicorn blood oil then this is the Rover specification: Castrol EDGE Professional OE Synthetic SAE 0W-20 It's much easier to get now than during Covid. FCP Euro and British Atlantic are reliable. Watch the kits, they tend to have... -
I took the leap...
You will have mixed success with the various Rover parts vendors, including on-line Rover dealerships, always be cautious. It's very easy to accidentally purchase after market rather than OEM if you click too fast - read the description closely - twice. Others may add opinions, but you could... -
I took the leap...
LOL, ongoing discussions regarding Rover brand fluids vs other brand fluids. Lots of friendly back and forth here on that topic, I go all OEM, other disagree. Bottom line is really just to change fluids often and that brand is, shudder..., not important, as long as you are using a good brand. -
That's all Folks! 15 years of Rover ownership has come to end.
Don't leave us!! I only know what I learned from the folks before me, and there is so much more to learn! Also, what is your next ride...?? -
I took the leap...
Congratulations and welcome to the group! Very attractive price - wayyyy better than just a couple of years ago.... The very first things I would do: Change the oil - use the unicorn blood oil as recommended by Rover (yes, yes, everyone... I know the discussion - I do what I want - you do... -
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Block Heater for LR4
This is my D first winter in Montreal at university. No real cold - yet. The 2016 is parked 3 floors underground, not sure how cold it will get lounging around down there, but probably not very...:cool: We had no issues with cold in 3 winters in Rochester, NY in an outdoor parking garage. I... -
Block Heater for LR4
I have not installed a heater in many years (decades!) now. But, if I did need one on the LR4 I would most likely opt for a simple blanket. Even if you could rig an oil dipstick heater to keep out the dirt, probably not enough heat there, and when I installed a heater in the lower radiator...
