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  1. BigBriDogGuy

    Thinking about buying an LR4 for Offroading/Overlanding

    I lived in Montana for several years as a younger man. I needed to drive down a couple mile long stretch of dirt access road to get to the main paved road and head into town (Helena). I would take the old 2-wheel drive truck and it was fine most of the time. In other words, I'm not...
  2. BigBriDogGuy

    HD vs non-HD package LR4

    Thanks ryanjl and hickersb. Special thanks to RR who was able to look up the detailed info for me on my rig. Turns out I don't have the HD package, just the display. I'm a little disappointed, but it allows me to keep my truck (I would have been seriously tempted to sell it). Plus, I'm not...
  3. BigBriDogGuy

    HD vs non-HD package LR4

    You mean like this then?
  4. BigBriDogGuy

    HD vs non-HD package LR4

    New to me, 2011 LR4 HSE w/ full-sized spare. I've read that means it has the HD package. I suppose a person could have upgraded the spare on a non-HD. I remember reading a post about a wire going to the rear axle (locking). For my limited purposes (camping, upland bird hunting, snowy roads...
  5. BigBriDogGuy

    Long crank, no faults

    Well, that sounds a lot easier. ;) What I found fascinating is watching him remove layer upon layer of engine attachments to access the injectors and timing chain. Instead of an exploded view, it provided a practical and dynamic process showing how all that stuff was held together and how it...
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    Long crank, no faults

    Don't know if this would help, but there is a video from British Atlantic that goes through the entire process of replacing the timing chains. I watched it and thought it was pretty good. I don't have the first idea of what he was doing, but it was so methodical that it was easy to follow...
  7. BigBriDogGuy

    Water leak from dome light?

    Picked up the LR4 from the shop after the oil change. They poured water into the driver and passenger side drains and said the driver's was flowing freely while the passenger's was flowing slowly (and leaving some water in the passenger's side footwell). I told them to go ahead and fix it by...
  8. BigBriDogGuy

    Water leak from dome light?

    I just had the exact same problem. Bought the car a little over a month ago and haven't really had any problems. So, tonight, I drive it to drop it off at the local Land Rover mechanic to get an oil change tomorrow and it is raining like mad as I'm driving down the freeway. In the corner of...
  9. BigBriDogGuy

    When is it time to say goodbye?

    Understood. It's related to the extent that these could be characterized as examples of government over-reach that extend to the use of gas powered vehicles. For instance, in my state (Washington) they are banning the sale of gas powered vehicles by 2035...
  10. BigBriDogGuy

    When is it time to say goodbye?

    What country mm3846? I'm on the west coast of the USA. Hard to believe that a country started by a bunch of rebels with a flag that stated "Don't Tread On Me" and a State with the moto "Live Free Or Die" would be reduced to tolerating the prohibition of single-use grocery bags and straws.
  11. BigBriDogGuy

    When is it time to say goodbye?

    Hey avslash, interesting observations. This could be my last vehicle, and I'd be okay with that. It has everything that I need or want (or potentially so). I could see myself in a Sequoia or a 4Runner or Land Cruiser, but I kind of like the quirky quality of it being a Land Rover (something...
  12. BigBriDogGuy

    Replacement engine

    The engine on my 2011 LR4 with 100,000 miles may be just fine, but it is nice to know I have options. I'm taking it in to have its first oil change with a local certified mechanic. He is going to give it the once over in the process. I bought it locally and he was the one servicing it prior...
  13. BigBriDogGuy

    Drive-in Movie Theater (Nightmare on Elm Street)

    Yeah, the dog is definitely a healthy scratch next time around. The radio isn't a bad idea either. They actually rent them out at the drive-in as well and my wife suggested it for next time. Seems like a shame not to be able to use the surround sound in the truck (pretty nice stereo) but I'd...
  14. BigBriDogGuy

    5.0 supercharged into an LR4?

    800 HP does sound like fun! I don't need that much. In fact, I don't need anymore than the stock LR4 v8 engine provides. My thing is I'm thinking I'm into this rig for the long haul and, at some point, that probably means an engine rebuild or swap. Right now, I'm at just a tick north of...
  15. BigBriDogGuy

    When is it time to say goodbye?

    In a former life, I did sales for a custom boat trailer manufacturer. Often times, customers would call in with a complaint about the trailer years after purchase and the boss would say, "Well, that is a 'consumable' item." (Sometimes it was and sometimes... ) The point being that people...
  16. BigBriDogGuy

    Drive-in Movie Theater (Nightmare on Elm Street)

    Thanks ftiller and f1racer328! Those are handy tips. Like I said, it was a trial run. Next time, I'll use those suggestions. Thanks again, Brian
  17. BigBriDogGuy

    Drive-in Movie Theater (Nightmare on Elm Street)

    I had this fantasy. As with most fantasies, it turned into a nightmare. It involved taking my "new to me" 2011 LR4 to the drive-in and treating the family (wife, girls, and dog) to a fun-filled night of viewing outdoor movies snuggled up with blankets and pillows in the back of the vehicle...
  18. BigBriDogGuy

    Rear view or Rearview Mirror Soft Buttons

    Thanks f1racer328. Yep, spot on. Thanks again.
  19. BigBriDogGuy

    Rear view or Rearview Mirror Soft Buttons

    2011 LR4. Noticed there are three soft buttons on the lower left side of the rearview mirror. Looked in the owner's manual and all they talk about are the side mirrors. Tried pushing the buttons and a little LED light came on next to the button as I was holding it down. Went off as soon as I...
  20. BigBriDogGuy

    When is it time to say goodbye?

    Hi LR4Slavo, I hear ya man. My neighbor who is a private pilot and loves his cars (really good guy) commented about the LR4 and asked how I was liking it. I said, "It's like dating a beautiful young woman that you know isn't entirely reliable." He smiled and genuinely laughed. Any guy that's...
  21. BigBriDogGuy

    When is it time to say goodbye?

    Yeah, you got hosed. I understand "as is" but it sounds like the dealership straight up lied about the work that had been done. I'm in Washington State and there is a bit of legal protection from those extreme types of predatory practices (at least with the dealerships). Not sure they work...
  22. BigBriDogGuy

    When is it time to say goodbye?

    M32H32IS, I was curious about your vehicle and went back to look at your early posts. That's a beautiful color of blue on your rig, by the way. Was it the rebuilt engine that needed to be replaced or was the rebuilt engine the replacement? I can see why you would be furious if you needed to...
  23. BigBriDogGuy

    When is it time to say goodbye?

    Sorry to hear that M32H32IS. Let's talk in 6 months after I've lived with it for a while. But the Land Cruiser is nearly 3x what I paid for my LR4.
  24. BigBriDogGuy

    5.0 supercharged into an LR4?

    Tapps33, I like the concept. When I was shopping for vehicles, there were two Land Rover products being sold by private owners locally that I test drove. The first was a 2012 SC Range Rover. The second was a 2011 LR4, that I bought. The Range Rover had a lot of go. The LR4 had a smooth ride...
  25. BigBriDogGuy

    Windshield wind noise.

    Thanks for the tip ktm525. The problem is I like the way it looks too much. Maybe I should duct tape the whole thing! :)

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