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    Does this sound like a failing water pump?

    So my wife reported "the car is making an odd sound" when she drove it today (2010 V8, 180k km, new engine at ~80k km from LR). I just went out and it is making a horrible screech-grinding nose from the fan area. Revved it a bit and no change in noise. Does this sound like the water pump...
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    Brake bleed question

    Thanks!
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    Brake bleed question

    So after noticing that it was 3yrs since last brake fluid change, I proceeded to complete it today, ignoring Land Rover manual procedure. Used a mityvac vacuum gun on each corner. Worked fine and replenished the system with 1.5L of DOT 4. Two things I noticed: 1. When I sucked out the old fluid...
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    Finding the "Sweet Spot" (Statistical Failure Rates)

    Oh that sounds depressing :) 2010 with 106k miles and its our daily driver. Nothing I feel like replacing it with so on we go.
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    Slack seat belt tensioners?

    So, my 2010 has had generally slack seat belt tensioners since we got it at 60k miles, witness the scarred passenger interior door trim from the buckle getting slammed in the door. Have made do with spraying belts periodically with silicone spray to improve slipperiness, but effectiveness...
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    Looking at LRs at around 100'000 miles - I'm planing to change the following....

    Can probably add the air suspension compressor to the list. Either rebuild old one or buy aftermarket. Mine just went at 100k miles. Not that pricey (aftermarket) and straightforward to replace, although bolt access a bit fiddly.
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    Looking at LRs at around 100'000 miles - I'm planing to change the following....

    I would add front and rear cross over coolant pipes to the list for sure. They go brittle and can self detonate resulting in catastrophic coolant loss. Would consider doing hoses at same time. Front lower control arm bushings fail every 50k km or so. You will hear clunking, but you can drive...
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    When is it time to say goodbye?

    12 months after starting the thread, I just did my 2022 taxes. Comparable maintenance costs to last year of around $CAD5k. That did include $1,500 on tires though. Nothing major broke in 2022, money spent on new compressor, tailgate switch repairs, tow hitch and harness, 3rd brake light...
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    When is it time to say goodbye?

    I would agree that my 2010 has always been a pleasure to drive. In 5yrs of ownership and 70k km it has not been cheap to maintain even with myself doing most of the work, but has not stranded me ever, and I still love it!
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    It's time for a rear cross-over pipe talk. What to do about the backorder?

    Supposedly available from dealer in Toronto: https://landrover.lakeridgeparts.com/p/Land-Rover_2016_LR4-HSE-Lux-Sport-Utility/Engine-Coolant-Outlet-Flange/75844829/LR122710.html Grand Touring Automobiles in Toronto another potential source
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    Dreaded rear hatch actuator issue!

    Took the latch out and lubricated the hell out of it. Still catching midway when opening, so new latch ordered. $CAD 55 off ebay locally vs. $CAD 140 from dealer.
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    It's time for a rear cross-over pipe talk. What to do about the backorder?

    Whats the part No.? Will see if I can get you one in Canada.
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    It's time for a rear cross-over pipe talk. What to do about the backorder?

    How is it possibly going yo cost $4k??
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    Dreaded rear hatch actuator issue!

    ........Adjusted the latch I mean.
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    Dreaded rear hatch actuator issue!

    Thanks, I tried that but it still tends to catch in half open position. I can't work out why liftgate will now not close, as I have not adjusted it at all
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    Dreaded rear hatch actuator issue!

    Open doesn't seem to be open enough? I lubricated the latch!
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    Dreaded rear hatch actuator issue!

    Correction pic sequence open to locked
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    Dreaded rear hatch actuator issue!

    Saga update: New switch and actuator in and liftgate still opening an inch and catching. That made me thing latch! Using the key fob the latch seems to half open (hence catching after the tailgate opens an inch). I can them open it further by leveraging with a screwdriver. Weirdly the liftgate...
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    Dreaded rear hatch actuator issue!

    My mistake, the part I was looking at was for the Range Rover sport. Not compatible with LR4
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    Dreaded rear hatch actuator issue!

    But the powefuluk switch needs cutting and splicing, right and at GBP 67 costs the same as the correct switch from Land Rover
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    Dreaded rear hatch actuator issue!

    Thanks for the tip. Didn't get it off Amazon, but agree longevity may be an issue. I am in Canada so needed it urgently. May order powerfuluk switch in the event the new one fails prematurely. The OEM one doesn't look like a quality item either :(
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    Dreaded rear hatch actuator issue!

    I found the culprit! Turns out it wasn't the wiring per se. I checked the voltage going to the liftgate switch located in the handle. 12V. Big relief! I then connected a jumper lead to bridge the switch and the actuator whirred. The switch was therfore the issue. Ordered a $25 non-OEM switch...
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    DIY Replace Third Brake Light on Tailgate LR4

    Don't think so. It was previously maintained by dealer. I noticed it was loose at one end. Didn't get around to fixing it and then it fell off during a road trip
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    DIY Replace Third Brake Light on Tailgate LR4

    Very timely! Mine fell off last Aug. Have new one and am waiting for warmer weather to install. Was wondering how to remove old glue. Thanks!
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    Dreaded rear hatch actuator issue!

    So an update for the record. I figure I have a broken wire in the loom which powers the liftgate switch as per Ryanjl, so need to remove tailgate handle to investigate. Both rear license plate bulbs blown which supports a wiring issue diagnosis. Obvs never that simple! 4 torx bolts that hold the...

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