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LR4 vs LR3 Air Suspension Struts
I do not know about now, but when the LR4 first arrived in Australia, the blokes were changing out the factory LR4 air bag and shock assemblies for factory LR3 units. The spring rates or whatever were / are different at the time of introduction and the perception was that the LR3 units were... -
LR3/4 lovers, fret not. Replacement maybe on the way.
Remind them the first owner of the LR3/4s were upscale Soccer Mom's. The current LR offerings look too close to the Minivans they were fleeing from. Now they buy the 4 door Jeep Unlimited or a 4Runner - go figure! -
LR3/4 lovers, fret not. Replacement maybe on the way.
From what I can understand from reading the Motor Trend article is that this is not Land Rover/Tata, but a private group financed by some smart rich guy. Perhaps the plan is to design a reliable 4x4 that might have a market and then offer it to Tata to build under the Land Rover name. I... -
Making a case for the D5
I wonder if any TATA bosses ever read any of these forums? If they saw how good some of the LR3/4's still look, do they wonder a bit about what they are now offering and relate it to perhaps why their share prices have tanked - or do they just think it should be Electric? -
Making a case for the D5
The 3/4 has a real frame as do all capable vehicles so a load is no real problem. For Defenders, roof loading has been a historic norm - almost real tradition. I do not think I would try that on the D5 - new traditions I suppose? As to the new Defender, maybe it should be deferred a bit... -
Making a case for the D5
Luxurious is pretty easy to do and everyone does above a certain price point. Capable is much more difficult, but not much good if all one sees is luxurious. This is why I think LR does not understand that with capable, the vehicle must also appear capable. The real Jeeps look capable; the G... -
Making a case for the D5
Last year I went to a Land Rover Discovery day and got a ride up and down impossible slopes and angles. My take away was that the D5 is capable, but it does not look capable. It is a case of Form did not follow Function. I guess Land Rover cannot yet figure that a Land Rover should look like... -
Making a case for the D5
I do not suppose anything we say has any merit, but I know money talks, (or the lack of it) - there is hope. My suggestion is they best just rename the new Defender to Sport ? and get the LR4 hood badge changed - they could save themselves or at least buy some time. -
Leaky driver side LR3
The two files within the link below that have the over 1,200 views relate to water leaking on the carpet thru what are called the air conditioner drains, but are also rain storm or car wash drains. There are two of them, one on each side of the transmission tunnel. The water is supposed to... -
Does LR3 front cv axle diff seal need to be greased?
I do not know anything about greasing the front CV axle seals as in over 300,000km, have never done such, but I do know that the front differential vent should vent, or there will be differential oil leaking. The link below contains a few files, some of which have had over a thousand views... -
Another Defender hint?
Somehow I think we will all be disappointed. Of what use would a "mule" be if it looked like the real thing? -
Another Defender hint?
I hope the wheels are no larger than 18" with maybe 34" or 36" rubber. For me, a rough road vehicle should have lots of rubber between the rim and the surface. I will get a Jag if I want a race car. -
Another Defender hint?
I would like to share the optimism, but tyre size and mirrors are not much to go on. Somehow I think rounded egg and Ford are all related; I hope I am wrong. My new Defender solution was something that already existed - the D4 Commercial - coil springs and spartan interior, but that would have... -
Considering Discovery 5 Purchase..
I just wonder which Ford the new Defender is going to look like? My guess is maybe a smaller version of the Ford Expedition, which I guess will be OK. If it is somewhere in size between the Explorer and the Expedition, it might have a market.- bbyer
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Pendulum Weights
As I said in previous post #10, I am certain of is that Land Rover was not installing the two movable dampeners just to increase the weight and production cost of our vehicles. At the same time, I guess you could remove them and then let us know if there seemed to be any negatives. Others have... -
Special Programs off warnings
Pull the F26E fuse. When your three is at the normal height and all seems OK, shut the engine down, open the bonnet, and remove the cover to the engine compartment fuse box. Remove 20 amp fuse 26 and then put the fuse box cover back on and close the bonnet and start the engine again. A few... -
Special Programs off warnings
I agree with the comment re replacing all tail light bulbs with OEM and also the brake light switch. The brake light switch is a near do it yourself task, as are the bulbs. Even if changing out all does not resolve the problem, it is a good first step and also preventive measure re future... -
Windshield Cowling Installation
I have used black coloured 3M electrical tape, both on the cowl and on the A pillar verticals. If however, you are still getting water inside and wet carpet nearer the transmission tunnel than the door sills, then one or both of the cowl drains that pass thru the floor has disconnected and the... -
ABS SENSORS, O2 SENSOR, LR OEM TAIL LIGHTS, and BRAKE SWITCH REPLACED...still have the 3 amigos
I had much the same problem and the solution was per the link below, repair of some corroded / broken conductors going into an electrical plug. My 3 is a 2005 and has the connectors per the jpg's in the link. Newer 3's have the connectors moved to under the left side headlight. Initially the... -
Sunroofs don’t open
I guess I am dense, but it was not clearly a joke to me. I think a joke should be clearly funny - but that is just me - others may disagree. -
Another Defender hint?
We can only hope. Land Rover is trying for mass appeal vehicles and that has merit as something has to support low volume specialty vehicles. Mercedes almost quit the G Wagon and if they had, that would leave Toyota as the only manufacturer of specialty off road capable highway machines. If LR... -
2011, 66k miles, flat battery issues
I do not know if I am going to be much help. The link below has a number of alternator files however they are more for information than a solution to your immediate problem. A few thoughts however - your Interstate Battery is probably OK. About the only way to know is to disconnect it every... -
2011, 66k miles, flat battery issues
I use the CTEK US3300 to keep my 3's battery charged up. The alternator even when everything is perfect cannot charge the battery to more than 80% State of Charge and over the years, that undercharging takes it toll. I do a charge about twice a year for a week of nights. For a replacement... -
2011, 66k miles, flat battery issues
The good news is my LR3 runs better and is more reliable now than when new, hence keeping a 4 on the road is well worth the effort. Hope the new Defender surprises us but somehow .... -
Sunroofs don’t open
I was wondering how you get 4 likes in 9 posts and have been registered for maybe 8 months. Regardless, no crowbars - force is not required - some skill is required however.
