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New Brakes At 50,000 Miles?
If your first set of brakes is at 30k, you are doing better than most. I've seen brake pads in the front on a Sport down to 2mm with 7,800 miles on the car. No joke. All depends on your driving habits. Needing front and rear pads and front rotors by 30k is by no means uncommon. And by... -
Sway Arms?
Why would you perform an alignment for the steering wheel out of alignment? All that has changed is the posotion of the steering wheel. Unless you had an alignment concern before coming in, there would be no reason to perform an alignment to correct you steering wheel off center concern. You... -
24 Service (help !!!!!)
That would be your 'service minder' letting you know it is getting close to due needed service. -
LR3 Thermostat Location / Difficulty to Access?
Right under the engine cover. You will have to rebuild it, it is not a one peice thermostat. It is inside a small manifold with four bolts holing it on. Usualy what happens is the O-ring seal around the inner plate creases. -
Remove & Replaced battery--Now I'm screwed HELP !!!!
Any time you disconnect the battery on an 03-05 Range Rover you need to work the steering wheel left and right (lock to lock). It recalibrates the steering angle sensor.- TRD4ME
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- Forum: Range Rover
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Rear Hatch Stuck Closed!
The issue is usualy with the cable attetched to the latch actuator. It shears off at the actuator and leaves no way to open the hatch. You have to peal back the lower trim panel from the inside and cut open the water shedder and break the latch cable out. It is fairly simple. Parts are... -
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Trunk/ Tailgate Wont Open PLZ HELP!!!
The burr at the end of the actuator cable has likely broken off. There is an electonic actuator with a cable that opens the latch. They break off where the cable meets the actuator. You will have to remove the inner liftgait panel and remove the water shedder and open the gait manualy to... -
Overheating 06
Leaking from the bleeder valve is common. It's located next to the EGR valve. Its a plastic part and gets very hot. I have yet to see one leak to the point of causing overheat though. It is usualy a very, very slow leak. -
Alignment knowledge, need some help
A factory scantool (testbook) is required to put the vehicle in tight tolerance mode for any alignment procedures. -
Trouble dropping the oil pan in my Disco
Disco oil pans are sealed with 'Right Stuff' or similar high build rtv silocone. A prybar or rubber mallet will be required to break the seal. Be carefull not to pry on the sealing edge! -
Air filter
Freelander cabin filter is located inside the heater plenum, you remove the panel under the passengers feet and it is to the left. There whould be two phillips screws holding it in place. It has a few slits cut in the filter, as you have to bend it to an extreme angle to get it in and out...- TRD4ME
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- Forum: Freelander Forum
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New Nav Disc
There is a plastic panel about 4 inches by 20 inches on the front of the drivers seat, go ahead and rip it off, it's got four metal barb clips holding it in place. Extend the seat foreward and you will be able to reach your arm under the seat. Make fure to slide the dvd reader's locking tab to... -
'02 Freelander Tappet noise...
Sounds like you dropped a cylinder sleeve. The KV6 engine has loose fitting steel cylinder walls that when overheated expand and crush the head gasket, then when cooled bounce around inside the bore of the engine. Hope you have an extended warrenty, Land Rover is not releasing any KV6 engines...- TRD4ME
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- Forum: Freelander Forum
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Uneven ride height
Whoever mentioned that one inch is within spec... Completely not true. When performing a calibration procedure with a factory testbook, the procedure will not even complete untill all measurements are within three millimeters of the specified height. Take it back to the dealership. Contact... -
89 Range Rover backfire in MAF and Vapor Locking behavior in Arizona Summer Stop go t
If you are having backfires through the intake manifold, that is often a sign that either the timing is off and the air/fuel mixture is being ignited before the intake valve is completely closed or there is an issue with and intake valve not closing completely. I am not completely framiliar...- TRD4ME
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- Forum: Range Rover
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Lr3 2005
If you are refering to the electronic ignition timing, it is relevent to cam timing and not adjustable. It is entirely computer controlled and not adjustable without a tuning computer. To set the cam timing (relation between crankshaft and camshaft) you WILL need factory Land Rover tools to... -
LR3's "Land Rover" hood letters same as 2004 Discovery II ?
The part number was updated becuase there was an issue with the emblems surface pealing. A newer emblem is now available for LR3. As for the contour of the hood, when you replace emblems on either of the two vehicles, the replacement part is on a straight peice of cardboard, it is up to the... -
How much room behind the factory nav unit
Yes, you can add aftermarket HU to the LR3. For what reason are you replacing the speakers amplifiers? -
Rover Tech?
Are you talking about Land Rover University? You can't just show up and take tests... If you work for a dealership you can sign up for classes, or take web based training online. You have to be registered with LRU for either of the two. -
Rear Suspension Not working
I have a 95 classic that I replaced the air suspension with Old Man Emu coilsrpings. Not becuase of problems, but to avoid them in the future. Four springs under $400 and the install is very easy. My offroad driving can be described as very agressive, and so far the coilsprings have... -
LR3 has 23,000 miles and needs $2,530
There is a Land Rover Service Bulletin about replacing tires due to incorrect alignment specifications set from the factory. (LTB00116) The toe was incorrectly set front and rear causing the tires to wear at an accelerated rate on the inside. Unfortunatly, they cover tires for up to 20k... -
Rear Suspension Not working
Check for cracks in the airsprings. A solution of soapy water in a spray bottle is the easiest way. -
Heater core O ring replacement
A few things. 1. When testing for coolant leaks, a cold engine exerts no pressure on the cooling system. It is only when a closed cooling system heats up that it builds pressure, causing leaks. The best way to verify a repair is with a coolant system pressure tested. You can get one a any...- TRD4ME
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- Forum: Range Rover
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Just Bought 2005 Freelander (Few Questions)
Watch your coolant level constantly. Overheating is an unfortunate issue with all freelanders, and very comonly ends with complete engine failure. I suggest buying an extended warranty if you plan on keeping the vehicle past its normal warranty period.- TRD4ME
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- Forum: Freelander Forum
