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  1. txfromwi

    Name this part from my LR4

    Google that AH22 number Lots of hits.
  2. txfromwi

    Name this part from my LR4

    There is a part number molded in there somewhere. Go to an online parts vendor, I use Palm Beach Rover, and enter the part number. It wil have whatever strange name Rover has given it. As for me, that's a plasticy bit...
  3. txfromwi

    Thermostat to water pump outlet connector

    Can't do the crossovers without removing the SC - at least that I know of. As long as you are pulling the SC, you really need to change out the SC coupling (and change the oil), it's easy and I guarantee that the OEM coupling is failing and is wearing the main shaft. As a PhD electrochemist, I...
  4. txfromwi

    LR4 winter tires - 2025 edition

    Depends om exactly what you are doing, but I am beyond pleased with Michelin Cross Climate 2.
  5. txfromwi

    Hello from California!

    Welcome!
  6. txfromwi

    V8 5.0L Intake Manifold - what is the rear sensor?

    Hmmm, I never noticed the color of mine when I had my manifold off... It gets pretty hot back there, most likely just plastic discoloration with age?? But now that you ask, why not replace it?
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    Discovery Transmission issues

    Those are plastic pans and are designed as single use components. It been a while so from memory, I believe that the pan for the 8 speed (2014-2016) has the filter as a built in and non replaceable component. For the 6 speed, the filter is absolutely built into the pan. As far as removing...
  8. txfromwi

    New Tires to replace Cooper Zeon

    We ran the Continental's originally as they come as OEM equipment, they ride smooth, but otherwise performance is sub-standard. As above, I am sold on the Michelin Cross Climate 2.
  9. txfromwi

    I took the leap...

    Change the battery as well. I am in Houston, plenty hot here as well, 3 years max on a battery as they burn up in the heat. If you read the actual battery specifications, they land right between the H7 and the H8, although all the US shops will be recommending the H7. In my 3 LR4's I...
  10. txfromwi

    I took the leap...

    Well, they have the steering wheel on the other side....:D
  11. txfromwi

    That's all Folks! 15 years of Rover ownership has come to end.

    I am not jealous of anything Mercedes makes, I took one test drive many years ago, that was enough for a lifetime.
  12. txfromwi

    I took the leap...

    Are you a hands on person? If so you will want the mechanics manual. The last time I looked the manual for the V6 was not on-line, but you could try Craigs manuals as well as others, should be about $15 or so. If you cannot find a manual and you want one, send me a PM with your email and I...
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    I took the leap...

    That's the wrong oil, should be 0-20. If you choose the unicorn blood oil then this is the Rover specification: Castrol EDGE Professional OE Synthetic SAE 0W-20 It's much easier to get now than during Covid. FCP Euro and British Atlantic are reliable. Watch the kits, they tend to have...
  14. txfromwi

    I took the leap...

    You will have mixed success with the various Rover parts vendors, including on-line Rover dealerships, always be cautious. It's very easy to accidentally purchase after market rather than OEM if you click too fast - read the description closely - twice. Others may add opinions, but you could...
  15. txfromwi

    I took the leap...

    LOL, ongoing discussions regarding Rover brand fluids vs other brand fluids. Lots of friendly back and forth here on that topic, I go all OEM, other disagree. Bottom line is really just to change fluids often and that brand is, shudder..., not important, as long as you are using a good brand.
  16. txfromwi

    That's all Folks! 15 years of Rover ownership has come to end.

    Don't leave us!! I only know what I learned from the folks before me, and there is so much more to learn! Also, what is your next ride...??
  17. txfromwi

    I took the leap...

    Congratulations and welcome to the group! Very attractive price - wayyyy better than just a couple of years ago.... The very first things I would do: Change the oil - use the unicorn blood oil as recommended by Rover (yes, yes, everyone... I know the discussion - I do what I want - you do...
  18. txfromwi

    Clunking sound on very cold start

    Interesting...
  19. txfromwi

    Block Heater for LR4

    This is my D first winter in Montreal at university. No real cold - yet. The 2016 is parked 3 floors underground, not sure how cold it will get lounging around down there, but probably not very...:cool: We had no issues with cold in 3 winters in Rochester, NY in an outdoor parking garage. I...
  20. txfromwi

    Block Heater for LR4

    I have not installed a heater in many years (decades!) now. But, if I did need one on the LR4 I would most likely opt for a simple blanket. Even if you could rig an oil dipstick heater to keep out the dirt, probably not enough heat there, and when I installed a heater in the lower radiator...
  21. txfromwi

    New Tires to replace Cooper Zeon

    Yes, I understand your point! I am from Wisconsin and, at least when I was younger, we had some serious snow. By cracky do you remember the winter of '78 ? - I was at university. It was the last time I saw thunder snow. When I was very young I remember my grandfather changing out the tires...
  22. txfromwi

    First post- going to look at a LR4 soon.

    Can you please clarify "mid to late 2013", is there a way to track my 2013 VIN number vs the re-design date? Would be nice to know what my future may hold. Currently at about 90K and sounds like new... Thanks,
  23. txfromwi

    Bought a used 2024 and wondering about Vehicle Care Protection & Vehicle Protection Plan

    I try to change at 5K miles but in reality it ends up at 7.5-10K.
  24. txfromwi

    Bought a used 2024 and wondering about Vehicle Care Protection & Vehicle Protection Plan

    Oil and filter for one change can be purchased for less than $200 from reputable Rover parts vendors. Extraction tool is less than $200 and will last for many years. Oil filter tool is likely about $25 and lasts forever. Do it yourself.....
  25. txfromwi

    New Tires to replace Cooper Zeon

    I know status changes, but I have them on the 2016. Because the 2016 was out of state I paid the price and had them done at the dealership in Rochester, NY. It took them a while to get the tires, (and a new spare) - I think it took them a couple of weeks - but I gave them several months notice...

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