Lr4 5.0 serpentine belt issue

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DaytonaRS7

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Alls well that ends well.

By the way, what led you to replacing the power steering pump?
Made the mistake of bringing the car to mavis for brake flush and tire rotation. Seemed like basic tasks. They got that right. But while there, they "complimentary topped off fluids". That was nice, until 2 weeks later I realized there was a ps leak. They filled the ps reservoir with coolant. Caused the pump to leak.
 

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Great news that it’s going again. Happy motoring.

If anybody needs a belt replacement then Daytona is your guy. Fastest belt wrangler in the west.
 

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Made the mistake of bringing the car to mavis for brake flush and tire rotation. Seemed like basic tasks. They got that right. But while there, they "complimentary topped off fluids". That was nice, until 2 weeks later I realized there was a ps leak. They filled the ps reservoir with coolant. Caused the pump to leak.
I had this with an E39 M5, complementary top off was oil in the brake master cylinder reservoir. Took a while to show up. Then a gradual loss of power and the classic brake smell. Pulled off the motorway and the front rotors were a beautiful shade of blue and smoking.

I feel your pain.
 

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For some closure, the car is up and running again.

It goes without saying...double check your diy installs.

My entire problem came down to a slightly improper ps install. Causing the belt to break, damage wiring, fan, coolant hoses, and sensors along the way.
My arrogance caused me to think my ps pump install wasn't the issue; Ended up it was. Lesson learned. Glad to have my car running again.
Gee, that kind of thing has never happened to me! ;)
 

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don't be so ******* yourself. That it lasted a few miles really threw it off. ;)
 

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Nonsense. You’re a terrible home mechanic and must sell the LR immediately at a rock bottom price to me so I have a spare when I bodge something up on mine. ;)
 

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