allegro
Well-Known Member
I'm looking for suggestions regarding proactive work to have performed while the engine is out of my 2012 LR4 with 108k on the clock. What jobs would benefit from having easy access around the engine, or in the engine-less engine bay?
The truck has spent the past month at a shop in Portland following a decent front-end collision, and the engine has been removed for access to the body elements to be replaced. Mechanically, the truck has been excellent and there's no evidence that the truck suffered mechanical damage (beyond the radiator assembly). We're opting to fix the truck rather than have it totaled out - we want this thing to last for a very long time.
While the engine is out, any recommendations for proactive work to have performed? I will ask for a quote for the timing chain/guide job even though I've had no symptoms yet, and I'll also ask about front & rear cross-over pipes, and any hoses and belts that would need replacing in the next 25-50k miles. The water pump was replaced 40K ago.. maybe just do that too while the labor would be minimal (I'm guessing)? I'm due for spark plugs too.
I've read about fuel injectors sticking open on higher mileage LR4s - perhaps another candidate?
Also, since I need to buy a new bumper anyway, I'll be grabbing the ARB or Tactical Rovers bumper in an effort to mitigate this kind of front end drama down the road.
Thanks for any guidance.
The truck has spent the past month at a shop in Portland following a decent front-end collision, and the engine has been removed for access to the body elements to be replaced. Mechanically, the truck has been excellent and there's no evidence that the truck suffered mechanical damage (beyond the radiator assembly). We're opting to fix the truck rather than have it totaled out - we want this thing to last for a very long time.
While the engine is out, any recommendations for proactive work to have performed? I will ask for a quote for the timing chain/guide job even though I've had no symptoms yet, and I'll also ask about front & rear cross-over pipes, and any hoses and belts that would need replacing in the next 25-50k miles. The water pump was replaced 40K ago.. maybe just do that too while the labor would be minimal (I'm guessing)? I'm due for spark plugs too.
I've read about fuel injectors sticking open on higher mileage LR4s - perhaps another candidate?
Also, since I need to buy a new bumper anyway, I'll be grabbing the ARB or Tactical Rovers bumper in an effort to mitigate this kind of front end drama down the road.
Thanks for any guidance.
