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Coolant Low level alarm but level normal
My 1992 Buick Roadmaster had the fluid level sensor on the radiator. It worked, the red light and the engine temperature gauge both peaked at the same time but too late. A frost plug in the engine block had let go and dumped all the coolant; to make it worse, I even saw the trail of coolant on... -
Coolant Low level alarm but level normal
I removed the float sensor in the LR3 coolant expansion tank and took a couple of pictures per below. The float sensor is about 1.5" long per below and the "dimple" that it sits within is about 2" deep. The float sensor remain dry at all times and relies on the vertical movement of the... -
Coolant Low level alarm but level normal
Yes, it puzzles me why Denso stuff on the Land Rover does not last very long but on Toyota it does. I do not believe Toyota makes defective goods when they sell to Land Rover so I just cannot explain why. It is the same with engines. Land Rover buys what are presumable good engines from Ford... -
Coolant Low level alarm but level normal
Believe it or not, at some point in the fixup process, the 3's do get reliable. It takes a few years re each vehicle but then it is just the routine stuff. Mind you routine is alot more than on a Chev pickup or a Jeep, but the 3's and 4's are a lot more sophisticated. Tahoes etc are just now... -
Coolant Low level alarm but level normal
To give LR some credit, I guess on the LR4 they decided that was a problem rather than a parts opportunity. As to heavy floats, I am on about my third float in my Marvel Schebler carburetor in my airplane. Over the years the float has been changed from a welded hollow brass shape where in... -
Coolant Low level alarm but level normal
My independent installed the new coolant expansion tank in my LR3 today and all good - the low fluid level warning no longer displays. The fluid level setup is per the previous post, a sensor that is removable but inserts into a dimple on the underside of the tank and does not get wet per the... -
Purge valve and lean/ rich code
Those codes I almost regard as normal. I suppose I should not think that way but I often see one or the other when I review the codes. Showing both at the same time seems to set off the engine check light, (or it was something else). I had that situation sometime back so I installed new spark... -
Coolant Low level alarm but level normal
In the LR4 version pictured above, does the vertical black "stick" get wet? If so, there must be some sort of gasket located at the base of the sensor or in the hole at the bottom of the tank. From my reading of other LR3 expansion tank posts, (and perhaps my misunderstanding of them), I... -
Coolant Low level alarm but level normal
The float is inside the tank if I understand correctly. If so, I am to conclude you were able to also get at and remove the old float? If so, were you able to do all that with the tank still connected? I ask as I am planning to replace the tank on my LR3 due to the heavy float reality. I... -
2020 Defender Drive Impressions.
Other than the complete plastic thermostat housing (LR005631) which I replace when I flush the cooling system on the 4.4L petrol V8, there is the little odd shaped bleeder hose (LR006158) that can give problems. There is a plastic tee with a threaded air bleeder outlet located in the middle of...- bbyer
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- Forum: Defender L663 (2020 - Present)
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2020 Defender Drive Impressions.
That is why I qualified my response with "if it matters to LR" and I guess it does not. I have always thought that the LR corporate strategy is to target the first owner as a lease "buyer" and after the warranty is over, it matters not. That is why most leases expire at the end of the warranty...- bbyer
- Post #21
- Forum: Defender L663 (2020 - Present)
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2020 Defender Drive Impressions.
I note the comment re leaking valve covers. I have replaced the valve cover gaskets twice on my 4.4 in the last 15 years and 200,000 miles but I consider that acceptable. It would be more correct to say the gaskets were seeping or showing signs of leaking. As to the term "frail crossover...- bbyer
- Post #19
- Forum: Defender L663 (2020 - Present)
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2020 Defender Drive Impressions.
I agree with your comment that the 130 will just be a longer 110 however the Grenadier might be available about the same time the 130 could be available - how the Grenadier sells will be an interesting story and could seriously affect the styling of an updated Discovery. What is good news is...- bbyer
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- Forum: Defender L663 (2020 - Present)
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Using the 12v trunk plug without cutting out after 3 minutes?
Well either the diagnostics of the LR4 are smarter than on my LR3 or the IID tool picks up more or creates better detailed fault messages. I have never seen my Faultmate show as detailed a message as that one. I have always complained that the software cannot tell the difference between a... -
2020 Defender Drive Impressions.
I have looked at a 110 Luxo at our local dealership and I wish I could be as positive as above. Here in Canbucks, the list price was 98,000 plus tax; my thought was that the Autobiography is starting to look reasonably priced. If anything upset me, it was that I thought the interior was small...- bbyer
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- Forum: Defender L663 (2020 - Present)
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Using the 12v trunk plug without cutting out after 3 minutes?
Fault code? I noticed you made a comment that pulling the relay can generate a fault code that is picked up by the Black Box Faultmate. I have the Blackbox Nanocom Evolution and yes, it has routinely been displaying fault codes that seemed to me were always present but I never did know why... -
Using the 12v trunk plug without cutting out after 3 minutes?
Correct, low power stuff like a cell phone is not a real concern but one of those coffee warmer things might be. I use those cigarette lighter USB adapters with a LED and then pull it back a bit so it is not powered until needed. As I recall one of the two front console sockets would go off... -
Using the 12v trunk plug without cutting out after 3 minutes?
The jpg attached is the glove compartment fuse box in my 2005 LR3 HSE; the LR4 may be different. The red conductor jumper location located above the two lower small relays is the location of the "big" relay that I removed and replaced with the jumper. That was many years ago and nothing bad... -
2007 LR3 front differential ?
OLD? - My 2005 is the newest Land Rover that I have. It is also now more reliable than when it was new. -
2007 LR3 front differential ?
The link below is to a number of files I have done up related to replacing the front differential breather, p/n LR019450 referred to above. Doing so pretty much eliminates the blown front differential seal concern that leads to no oil and then the usual fuss. The new does not plug breather... -
Fault Code U0167-00 (2A) Lost Comms with Vehicle Immobilizer
Was there any reason given for the time delay? Other than waiting until the 3 when to go to sleep before removing the battery cables, I have not waited much longer re the shorting the positive and negative cable ends together. -
Fault Code U0167-00 (2A) Lost Comms with Vehicle Immobilizer
Below are the hard reset instructions. I have a 16" long length of 16 gauge electrical wire that I keep in my vehicle carry along parts box and a 13mm wrench to unscrew the battery terminals. Funny things happening to my 3 right after any fixing is sort of normal - new battery, starter - any... -
It's here, now what?
I think the drivers seat on my work pickup is about the same - I have power back and forth and manual recline, but similar anyway. The good news is it is truly a Defender - looks like I can still rip the back of my pant leg on the seat track getting in or out - true heritage.- bbyer
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- Forum: Defender L663 (2020 - Present)
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Did I tear my air suspension by jacking up the rear end?
I suggest you confirm the dimensions of the top portion with reference to the OD of the hole in the frame but the 16 mm number seems a bit small - well might be correct? Re the lower portion, size that for the trolley jack you have. I am going to measure mine and see what it actually is and... -
Did I tear my air suspension by jacking up the rear end?
I got the dimensions for the pointy end from the attached jpg below and then sized the trolley jack end to my Jet trolley. I then made up a dimensioned sketch of such for a machine shop plus a picture of something similar and they turned it out on a lathe for me. I could have used a generic...
