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  1. Ruper

    Storage Mod

    So as the screw jack is basically not usable for jacking up a slightly raised LR, I removed the Styrofoam tool organizer and placed some Kaizen foam in place of it. Stored the new hydraulic jack in the small rear cubby hole at the rear quarter panel and placed two layers of 30mm foam in it. I...
  2. Ruper

    Cheapest mod yet

    COVID Protected for .99 cents.
  3. Ruper

    Replacement/Spare Key

    Well I read somewhere about the company Keys in Post. Very good experience here, as I had a cheap replacement key and fob given with my truck, purchased used. I had no key number. So I took a photo of the key from the top looking down and in a couple weeks I had a key. I went to program the key...
  4. Ruper

    Accesory Drive belt(s) replacement

    I replaced both accessory belts, the primary acc belt tensioner and the primary acc belt idler pulley today. I followed the Atlantic British video on utube, but I would suggest one additional step. As they show the coolant overflow tube that crosses atop the fan shroud, left to right facing...
  5. Ruper

    Tire whoas again

    So last night took the rover for alignment, rotation and tire balance. Last time the tire company busted a shock as they didn't support the left rear control arm and over extended the shock. They paid for a new strut so all good. Well last night after a 3 hour time period (40 minutes quoted) the...
  6. Ruper

    LOCKDOWN To do List

    So I have done the cornering light mod, and will be rebuilding my air valves next. Also have to refurb my third brake light, did the headlights refurb. Also looked at some DRL's but I didn't like the look after I split and placed the DRL LED strips, so I bailed and just did the corner lights...
  7. Ruper

    DRL's Blackout Headlight Mod

    So I am embarking on some lighting mods. Thanks to the Corona virus have have some time on my hands, here's the list: Add Cornering Lights De-tango my headlights, is I can retain all stuff req'd by US law/VA Blackout the head light bezels' that are silver, with black mirror paint, from what I...
  8. Ruper

    Faultmate/IID Tool in US, Wilmington NC or Hamp Roads VA

    Looking to I guess do a flash update and enable some features on LR3 2005 V8. Want: Touch signals, clock on dash (as my radio's screen is hard to see) Fiber Optic 6 cd changer and re calibrate the gearbox due to downshifting problem when stopping and snatching when rolling and accelerating...
  9. Ruper

    touch sensitive turn signals

    So our 2013 Jep Cherokee has touch sensitive turm signals. you touch them in the direction you wanat to signal and they blink 3 times then turn off. Real nice when changing lanes. I am sure newer LR's have these however my 2005 LR3 does not. I'd like to have them as I get used to the Jeep's when...
  10. Ruper

    Looking for trim clips Roof Seam Molding LR3

    So finished running wires to tje lights on the roof rack and when I go to place the passenger side roof seam molding piece back on I ss all but one of the white clips have been damaged. Anyone know where I can buy some of these boogers. I've looked alot of places on the net and no one seems to...
  11. Ruper

    Heated Front Seat: Driver's side US Left

    So I decided to replace the non cushy drivers seat cushion on my 2005 LR3. Everything went fine on the install as per directions on another forum, however once I began to test the heated front seat things went off the tracks. I think I screwed up when I overdid it with the 3M77 adhesive. I...
  12. Ruper

    Mounting Front license plate holder on foam pushbar

    So I see two shallow holes in the foam push bar, A-bar whatever its called, so I assume these are where you would place a front license plate holder. I am in Virginia, USA so we have to have a front plate. Cant figure why except that someone could see who hit them from behind, or the guys in...
  13. Ruper

    Electrical Connectors

    Where (other than a junkyard) could I find an electrical connector. Just pulled a wire out of my fuel temperature sensor plug. Or does someone know how to disassemble the plug to place the wire back in. I think I literally just pulled the wire out of the terminal clip.
  14. Ruper

    P0205/P0305 Cylinder #5 misfire, 4.4 V8

    2005 LR3 with 94K Yesterday I checked and topped off the trans fluid (Ravenol) correct fluid in autobox I am told. Placed on jack stands ran in neutral, fluid that ruched out when I removed the plug, not running looked good. Once I topped up what I spilled, brought it down, went for a short...
  15. Ruper

    Topix Workshop Manual - Downloading HELP

    So I got 24 hour subscription to TOPIX to download the Workshop Manual. But I can't seem to determine how to download the entire document at once, so I have taken to opening each section and downloading them manually and saving as PDF's. Is there another better way to do this??? Someone who...
  16. Ruper

    Newby Here first time rover owner

    Hello, I have been interested in owning a Land Rover for some time and the right deal came along that I pulled the trigger on the other day. Still waiting on the truck to be shipped, but here's what I bought. 2005 LR3, SE, not sure of the particular engine make, V8 not sure of the Liter. I hope...

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