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  1. Al Pizzica

    Defender vs. Mazda mx5.

    Wasn't arguing legality, just dangerous AF apparently.
  2. Al Pizzica

    North NJ Timing Chain Replacement Recommendation

    Indy shop outside Philly wanted $9500
  3. Al Pizzica

    Defender vs. Mazda mx5.

    Wow, I only ever saw this in a small screen and thought it was the lane changing vehicle that rolled, didn't see the Defender making the right pass on the Semi.
  4. Al Pizzica

    sagging confirmed, now what?

    Appreciate you updating this frequently with learnings for when my 2013 air starts leaking!
  5. Al Pizzica

    New (to me) 2012 LR4 5.0

    I've had it forever, I don't know the brand or even where I got it. Its a plastic pump that looks just like a big hand soap pump that fits onto a quart of fluid and has tubing coming from the top. It is messy switching from one quart to the next but it works. I considered using my Mityvac but I...
  6. Al Pizzica

    205,000 miles and about to service transmission question.

    I would die to have the ZF8 in my 2013. I had it in other high power vehicles and it is the best slush box. The 6 is a sluggish pig in comparison.
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    LR4 V8 smog help - catalytic monitor won't get to ready state

    Update, I printed out two pages of different LR/Jag drive cycles and following those that I can do in traffic around here has set the CAT readiness after 80 miles but the O2's are still out. It's crazy how much conflicting info there is out there online for LR4 drive cycles.
  8. Al Pizzica

    Rivian SUV thoughts? Looks like an LR4

    It would be awesome to convert an LR4, would be a great platform when batteries get smaller.
  9. Al Pizzica

    205,000 miles and about to service transmission question.

    Gosh I feel like I've read this same thread on dozens of forums over 20 years. It's like red or black at roulette with the slush boxes: are you feeling lucky? I guess only time will tell with mine at 100k.
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    Rivian SUV thoughts? Looks like an LR4

    Seems to be the first solid LR4 electric replacement option and quite honestly LR should have been all over it before rivian. Similar boxy looks, 3 row, very capable off road, top reviewed Demuro car of all time. When he goes through it, all the features are exactly like our Model Y, which we...
  11. Al Pizzica

    New (to me) 2012 LR4 5.0

    It's actually less difficult then you think. I actually have a very slight gradient to my driveway and put the fill side uphill to help me out. Remove the little heat shield with two 10mm bolts to give you more room to get up there. Have a solid fluid pump that won't let you down in the moment...
  12. Al Pizzica

    RESOLVED - Seeking License Plate Holder/Frame

    I have that exact part sitting in my garage if you want it from my 2013
  13. Al Pizzica

    205,000 miles and about to service transmission question.

    From my recent experience your symptoms are the fluid. Was it original? Lasted way longer than mine at only 100k miles. I found adding lube guard really helped as well. From extensive research on here and elsewhere, at 100k, I decided against the solenoids but did have them do the rubber sleeve...
  14. Al Pizzica

    LR4 V8 smog help - catalytic monitor won't get to ready state

    Thanks, that's exactly the math balance I was trying to do in my head but both LR dealers around here have incredible dense service departments with techs that really don't know much of anything related to anything more complex than an oil change. I might be able to try and get a senior...
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    LR4 V8 smog help - catalytic monitor won't get to ready state

    Update: still no luck. Tried the high RPM thing to get the cats hot, no dice. I don't have an IID tool, just a basic $25 scan tool that can tell readiness or read trouble codes. From some YouTube research it is most likely not all of my items that are "not ready" have an issue. Apparently...
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    LR4 V8 smog help - catalytic monitor won't get to ready state

    Thanks, worth a shot. No codes. No cel. I think they fried something when they were testing the car. It's very strange. Internet research is oddly failing me on this one. Doesn't seem to happen to LR4s.
  17. Al Pizzica

    LR4 V8 smog help - catalytic monitor won't get to ready state

    I'm wondering if OP ever solved this as I am currently in this state. 2013 LR4. No CEL has ever gone off. Took it in for inspect (PA) and they said the MAP sensor went bad DURING the emissions test... suspicious. They replaced it and said they couldn't get the monitors to reset. They said this...
  18. Al Pizzica

    Best model years?

    You should drive the V6. I don't like it but the ZF8 is way better than the ZF6. We got a second 2013 after the first one got up there in miles.
  19. Al Pizzica

    Transmission concerns

    I'm digging up a dinosaur thread to add two cents to the hive mind: Wife's 2013 LR4 @100k was having intermittent transmission issues that consisted of an odd clunk here and there on upshift entering the highway after lifting the throttle, plus rpm fluctuations between 30 and 50mph, and a small...
  20. Al Pizzica

    The Great Engine Oil Debate

    FWIW this is our second 2013 LR4 and I have been using the Walmart Mobil 1 exclusively since we got it somewhere north of 50k and changing it every 6k, using Seafoam twice a year for these dirty injectors and sticking with premium gas and the damn thing runs like a sewing machine at 100k...
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    LR4 at 100k questions/issues

    Thanks, all!
  22. Al Pizzica

    Help identifying 14-16 part (PCV hose) I broke while doing rear crossover.

    FWIW pcv systems are very low pressure, like less than 5 lb, is it there any chance you can repair/glue it/ gaffers tape it, while you wait for a part?
  23. Al Pizzica

    LR4 at 100k questions/issues

    Hey, all. 2013 LR4 about to hit 100k. A few questions for the experts (as I just ceramic coated the gorgeous Loire blue and took her for an evaluation spin, the wife usually drives it but not much with these gas prices so it's been sitting a lot). Tranny seems to rev then "catch" from a stop...
  24. Al Pizzica

    Roaring sound

    Like a roaring fan sound from the front? I think of you search there are reports of the fan clutch going bad and having this problem. It's not a terribly difficult fix. Both LR4s we had have this roar at first and then it quiets down. If it isn't quieting down it's probably that viscous fan clutch.
  25. Al Pizzica

    The Great Engine Oil Debate

    Based on your very limited use of the LR4 I would not lose one wink of sleep over this. Next year use the 100% right oil instead of 99.5%. If you were DD this and towing 7000#? Maybe you would want to fix it.

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