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NYNOLE

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Looks like the deal I got on my new Disco is being overshadowed by my ever increasing list of must fixes. Let me preface this by saying I am new to LR’s and while I am by no means a professional mechanic, I can usually do my own repairs. My 2003 Discovery sprung a leak in the coolant system, where one line from the coolant reservoir and the other from the thermostat(??) meet with the air tube from the air cleaner just under where the throttle cables connect. It’s not leaking from the lines themselves or at the clamps, I don’t know what it is called but it’s where there is a seam under the throttle body. Has anyone experienced this problem before and if so, is it a simple repair? It looks fairly simple but I do not have a repair manual yet and I don’t want to start removing sensors or anything else until I know what they are. Here is a dumb? Should I just take it to the shop. Cannot afford to take it in for every little repair. Thanks

Walt
 

basstard440

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this is what mine looks mad
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NYNOLE

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Thanks, Disco Mike steered me towards the Throttle Body Heater (between #5 and #6 )and suggested that I bypass by connecting #6 & #7.


I feel much better now
 

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:hello:

This should have been fixed under warranty by the dealer. See published service action below:


SERVICE ACTION

Throttle Body Heater Gasket Replacement

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:

DISCOVERY SERIES II (LT) XA200412 to XA208015
XA900000 to XA904569

SITUATION:

DURABILITY IMPROVEMENTS TO THROTTLE BODY HEATER GASKET

A change in material used for the throttle body heater gasket improves the service life of the component.

RESOLUTION:

REPLACE GASKET WITH NEW SPECIFICATION GASKET

Under this Service Action the new-specification throttle body heater gasket will be installed to improve the reliability of the vehicles within the specified VIN range.

PARTS INFORMATION:

NOTE: Early specification spare parts held in retailer inventory may be returned using the PAF claim process. Use reason code OH and reference this TIB on the claim.

MGM000010K Throttle body plate kit Qty 1
ERR6623 Throttle body gasketQty 1

ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE MATERIAL ALLOWANCE:

^ (Locally Sourced)Liquid gasket remover As Required

^ LRN0002LABEL Campaign label Qty 1 (Order quantity 1 = 100)

WARRANTY CLAIMS:

H230 (Option 1) Time 1.00 hrs.
Perform gasket replacement
Material Allowance: $2.00

H230 (Option 2) Time 0.20 hrs
Inspect throttle body and determine that Service Action is not required

NOTE: In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Service Action, it will be necessary to utilize the Vehicle Warranty/Recall Search function of the DCS - Land Rover Link On-line. Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply

REPLACEMENT OF THROTTLE BODY HEATER GASKET

INSPECT TO DETERMINE THROTTLE BODY PART NUMBER

1. Locate the part number tag on the throttle body.

2. If the part number on the label is not "MHB101890", go to "Campaign Label Installation" and perform label installation to identify that the vehicle has been inspected. Claim Option 2.

3. If the part number on the label is "MHB101890," complete the repair.


SERVICE ACTION REPAIR

1. If the part number tag reads "MHB101890," remove the throttle body following Workshop Manual procedure in Section 19.22.45.

2. Disassemble throttle body as follows:

^ Remove the three water jacket screws.

^ Remove the water jacket cover.

^ Discard the cover, screws, washers and gasket.

CAUTION: Metallic tools or abrasive material can cause damage to the gasket surfaces. Only liquid gasket remover should be used.

3. Remove the remains of the old gasket from the throttle body using care not to damage the housing.

4. Ensure the throttle body water jacket cover mating face is thoroughly clean.

5. Install the gasket, cover and screws supplied in kit MGM000010K. (Figure 1)

6. Tighten the screws to 4.0 - 4.5 Nm (35.4 - 39.8 lbf.in.).

7. Apply the new identification label to the throttle body.

8. Verify that the mating faces of the throttle body and inlet manifold are clean and all gasket material is removed.

9. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 19.22.45 and install the throttle body using a new gasket (ERR6623).

10. Install coolant hoses using clamps previously removed.

WARNING: Spilled fluids can be a hazard. Ensure that any fluids spilled during repairs in the under-hood area are cleaned up.

11. Top up the coolant system.

12. Road test the vehicle and verify no leaks are present.


CAMPAIGN LABEL INSTALLATION

NOTE: Campaign labels may have multiple campaign numbers written on them if multiple campaigns are performed at the same time.
 

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