Recent content by RoverTide
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Where is my coolant going??
+1 on the combustion leak test. Mine was losing coolant, had no visible leaks, held pressure, no white smoke from the exhaust... If you can't find coolant puddles in the engine or on the ground, rule out a blown head gasket or cracked head before proceeding with any further diagnostics. -
Coolant leak & collapsed top hose when cold?
I know I sound like a broken record, but test for exhaust gases in coolant before doing anything else. Don't waste any money or time until you rule out head gasket issues. -
2015 LR4 - Major engine work - Sell / Sell Parts
Sorry man. Since you are in Iowa, you could reach out to the Lost Cause Ranch guy on youtube... He may be interested since you are close by. -
2015 LR4 Head Gasket Replacement
This is an interesting comment to me... This makes it sound like you may have had a head gasket leak prior to having the cooling system work done. Its possible the original leak under the supercharger could have been caused by combustion pressure building up in the cooling system, and when you... -
dreaded coolant level warning
FWIW, I bought the pressure tester tool from HF as well.. Had to return it because it was so poorly made and would not maintain a seal. I ended up renting one from O'reilly auto parts that had metal adapters. Keep us posted on how it goes. -
dreaded coolant level warning
Depends on why the coolant is leaking in the engine area... I know of 2 scenarios: 1. The Y-pipe, Crossover pipe, or other hoses and connections failed purely because they got brittle and cracked due to heat cycles, or 2. the head gasket has failed and created too much pressure for the plastic... -
dreaded coolant level warning
My 2 cents from my LR4 cooling system experience (documented on this forum)... Pressure testing the cooling system is a good idea, for sure. However, in my case, for whatever reason, the cooling system passed the pressure test, but did not tell me that I was losing coolant through one or more... -
LR4 Owner Considering Disco 2
Yep. I've owned a D2 (new), L322's (new), and LR4 (very used). The LR4 is the vehicle that has completely ruined me. Literally, nothing comes close to the ride and driving experience. Since I had to get rid of it (engine failure), I now look at all other vehicles as appliances. Anyone... -
Does anyone have an idea of what this rumble/knocking sound might be?
What motor? V8 or SC V6? Video 2 has the best audio, but its still tough to tell. Does it only happen under load? May try to post some videos of the engine bay with someone else working the accelerator. -
2016 LR4 Original Owner. 75k. Thinking about selling, but not sure of alternative rides that can do everything this does.
I hear ya. Time to go back to the basics. Things are getting too complex and expensive to enjoy outside of the warranty period. -
P0430 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2) - My car is running great
I am assuming it was a head gasket leak or possibly a cracked head. I didn't dig much deeper after my test results, and instead chose to cut my losses and sell the car "for parts". -
P0430 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2) - My car is running great
I had same code with a beautifully running motor and it turned out to be coolant getting in the combustion chamber and deteriorating the cats. Knowing what I know now, the first thing I would do is a combustion gas leak test just for peace of mind... Test kit is cheap from harbor freight. I... -
I think it's time to move on...
Thanks, and good for you man! I wish I had your resolve. I thought about fixing it myself, but, I think the limiting factor for me, or what I keep telling myself anyway, was a lack of a garage space to work on it. It would have taken me months to get it done due to the lack of time I have... -
2011 5.0 head gaskets
Sold it to someone (basically for parts) that was going to attempt to fix it. Came real close to putting a reman engine in it for $10k, but ultimately decided to cut my losses. Stress levels have never been lower. -
2011 5.0 head gaskets
Original post feels like it was my own. Sorry to hear man. The support group meets on Wednesdays at 6pm... kidding. :(
