All,
I've read the threads about the weak spots/failure points of the LR3 and would like to put together a rough life expectancy schedule for various components not listed in the normal maintenance section of the owners manual, along with a FAQ so I can be prepared or perhaps do the work before it's needed.
Very pleased that unlike the D2 I had I probably won't have to plan for head gaskets, oil pump failures and driveshaft failures that take out the transmission, but there seems to be at least a few items on the LR3 worth watching or replacing early. I'd appreciate your thoughts on the life expectancy of the things on the list below, assuming normal driving habits, a dry climate, and occasional moderate wheeling. I'd also appreciate knowing about any items not on the list. maybe we can make a sort of unofficial preventative maintenance schedule for folks who want to keep their LR3 going for 250K, as I plan to.
I'd be happy to compile what we end up with into a FAQ or living document worthy of a sticky. I'll also keep poring over the existing threads to pull out nuggets. There is a great one for the Isuzu Rodeo that's helped me keep mine going for 200K so far and it has been a Godsend over the years. The problems thread at the top of this forum will be a source of good info for me, but it lacks a summary, which is what I have in mind. Now that many of these trucks are getting onto the 100K plus club and warranties are ending, I can see a need for a good reference. If those of you with lists of stuff you've replaced and stuff you're watching would be kind of enough to post, we should start getting a good collection of stuff I can use as a source for the document.
Also- if you would be kind enough to post any DIY instructions you either used or put together to do any work, that would be HUGE.
Cheers,
Dave
I've read the threads about the weak spots/failure points of the LR3 and would like to put together a rough life expectancy schedule for various components not listed in the normal maintenance section of the owners manual, along with a FAQ so I can be prepared or perhaps do the work before it's needed.
Very pleased that unlike the D2 I had I probably won't have to plan for head gaskets, oil pump failures and driveshaft failures that take out the transmission, but there seems to be at least a few items on the LR3 worth watching or replacing early. I'd appreciate your thoughts on the life expectancy of the things on the list below, assuming normal driving habits, a dry climate, and occasional moderate wheeling. I'd also appreciate knowing about any items not on the list. maybe we can make a sort of unofficial preventative maintenance schedule for folks who want to keep their LR3 going for 250K, as I plan to.
- Control arms - 75K?
- CV boots - 100K?
- Cooling system hoses - 10 years or 120K?
- Thermostat - 7 years or 100K?
- Driveshaft/universal joints - 100K? - any maintenance required?
- Wheel bearing repack - 100K?
- Tie rod ends - 100k?
- Suspension air bag/struts - 100K?
- Air compressor - 50K?
I'd be happy to compile what we end up with into a FAQ or living document worthy of a sticky. I'll also keep poring over the existing threads to pull out nuggets. There is a great one for the Isuzu Rodeo that's helped me keep mine going for 200K so far and it has been a Godsend over the years. The problems thread at the top of this forum will be a source of good info for me, but it lacks a summary, which is what I have in mind. Now that many of these trucks are getting onto the 100K plus club and warranties are ending, I can see a need for a good reference. If those of you with lists of stuff you've replaced and stuff you're watching would be kind of enough to post, we should start getting a good collection of stuff I can use as a source for the document.
Also- if you would be kind enough to post any DIY instructions you either used or put together to do any work, that would be HUGE.
Cheers,
Dave
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