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| 98 range rover front driveshaft | 7/8/2009 | John Robison |
Q: I recently purchased a 98 range rover 4.6 hse. It had previously had the front driveshaft[from ...
A: You can drive it that way but doing so may ruin the viscous coupler in the transfer case, a $1,000 ...
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| 2005 LR3 AC Problem | 7/7/2009 | John Robison |
Q: I bought by LR3 last summer. The AC was really cold. This spring it did not seem as cold. Then the ...
A: What you are describing sounds like a leak, where the system loses efficiency and gradually fails. ...
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| landrover freelander sunroof | 7/6/2009 | John Robison |
Q: The sunroof will not close on my landrover freelander, will this cost a lot to repair as i have been ...
A: If that's what you have been told it sounds like you already know the answer. Many sunroof repairs ...
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| 02 freelander timing belt | 7/6/2009 | John Robison |
Q: My 2002 freelander SE started making alot of noise when driving and I've been told I need to change ...
A: The timing belt tool kit is available from your dealer or online suppliers like Atlantic British. ...
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| fuel lines | 7/5/2009 | John Robison |
Q: I am in need of a set of fuel lines for a 1998 D1. The line on my truck have rusted out! The line on ...
A: You are in Canada, and your parts situation may be different. However, here in the USA I have had ...
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| radio and dash board lites | 7/2/2009 | John Robison |
Q: I have a 2002 Discovery with the 128,000 miles on it. The problems I'm having are as follows: 1. ...
A: It sounds like your radio has an internal failure. There is a possibility that the scan button on ...
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| Rebuilt Landrover Discovery II SE engine | 7/2/2009 | John Robison |
Q: We have asked a question a couple of days ago about problems we are having with a reconditioned ...
A: I think the rebuilder's excuse is bull***t. If the engine lacks compression in two cylinders that ...
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| Rebuilt engine | 7/1/2009 | John McInnis |
Q: WE ordered a rebuilt engine for our Discovery II SE 2003 but our mechanic has never been able to get ...
A: I'm not sure how silicon got into the installation process in the first place. Sounds like a lame ...
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| Overheating | 7/1/2009 | John Robison |
Q: My wife is on a trip to her parents currently about 300 miles north. She called and said our 98 ...
A: There is a good chance you have an internal failure in the engine, a bad block or head gasket. ...
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| overheating '96 Disco | 7/1/2009 | John McInnis |
Q: i have a 1996 landrover disc i start it and about 20 min it starts to overheat but if i turn on the ...
A: could be a blocked radiator. You should have the radiator tested then have the entire cooling ...
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| Air Conditioner for '98 disco | 6/30/2009 | John McInnis |
Q: Last fall, while repairing the driveshaft on our '98 discovery, my husband noticed that fluid was ...
A: it could be a number of problems. What you should do is go to a local AC auto shop and have the ...
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| Flat Battery | 6/30/2009 | John McInnis |
Q: The battery is going flat after a couple of days the man from the AA says there is a leakage from ...
A: see if the battery can hold a charge. Most car part shops will test your battery and alternator ...
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| 2004 Td5 Landrover Discovery gearbox | 6/30/2009 | John Robison |
Q: Had the gearbox checked on our Td5 before heading off on a 6000 km trip around Western Australia, ...
A: That sounds like a failure within the gearbox. Those ZF boxes are tricky to work on and beyond the ...
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| Range Rover 2003 HSE | 6/30/2009 | John Robison |
Q: I've owned the car since new, it has 106000km on the clock and runs beautifully. Recently the ...
A: That sounds like a failure within the gearbox. It's possible it's a control problem but more likely ...
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| Adding Freon - No. Adding R-134a - YES. | 6/29/2009 | John McInnis |
Q: a/c blowing hot air today, worked fine last week. Can I add freon myself, if so how is it done on ...
A: by Freon, you actually mean R-134a. Freon is no longer used. You can add R-134a to the low ...
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| Yes, LR maintenance/repair is overly costly | 6/29/2009 | John McInnis |
Q: Are looking at buying a great 2002 LR Discovery SE. Our friend said his sister had one but they ...
A: listen to what your friend has to say. Yes, it can be extremely expensive to repair and maintain a ...
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| 97 Disco screwy TPS interpretation (sort of) | 6/28/2009 | John McInnis |
Q: my 1997 LR Disco 1 when you first turn it on it might idle way to high (anywere between 1500rpm and ...
A: no problem...here's LR's explanation and MY COMMENTS FOLLOW: The throttle position sensor is ...
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| ATF leakage from the hose | 6/28/2009 | John McInnis |
Q: Ilive in Nigeria and currently have ATF leakage on my 2002 LR discovery SE(85,454 miles) which has ...
A: replace the hose. Best practice is the remove the hose and install an new one. I wouldn't bother ...
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| Disco I surging | 6/28/2009 | John Robison |
Q: I have a 97 Disco and when engine is warm to hot, the engine seems to surge on and off, almost like ...
A: The surge is probably caused by some kind of fuel trim issue. I think you would see the problem if ...
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| 97 Disco idles very rough | 6/27/2009 | John McInnis |
Q: my 1997 LR Disco 1 when you first turn it on it might idle way to high (anywere between 1500rpm and ...
A: this sounds like the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) and you could probably do replace this yourself. ...
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| where is O2 sensor position? | 6/27/2009 | John McInnis |
Q: I have Range Rover 1991 V8 3.9L and Discovery 1996 V8i 3.9L too. But I can't found O2 sensor. Where ...
A: send me an email and I'll reply with some technical notes to help you out with the 02 sensors. On ...
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| Looking For Reputable Range Rover Mechanic in Central Florida Area | 6/26/2009 | John Robison |
Q: I have a 1996 Range Rover that needs Service. Refuse to go back to Orlando Range Rover Dealership, ...
A: I have no personal knowledge of repair shops in the Orlando area. My best suggestion is to go to ...
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| CV Axel replaced 1996 land rover discovery | 6/26/2009 | John McInnis |
Q: 00 - the seller indicates/recommends the CV axles be replaced - is this a DIY project - I have done ...
A: careful with what you wish for... If you've done a CV joint before, then this should be about the ...
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| Gas Gauge down - sender unit problem? | 6/26/2009 | John McInnis |
Q: This morning, my wife called me after leaving for work, thinking we had been stolen a full tank of ...
A: if you can start the Disco without any difficulty, I would think it is most likely the sender unit ...
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| 98 LR discovery | 6/26/2009 | John Robison |
Q: Your previous advice was great. I really appreciate it. Is it expensive to repair the cruise ...
A: Is it expensive to repair the cruise control? The switch is working but the cruise control doesn't ...
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| Gas Gauge down | 6/25/2009 | John McInnis |
Q: This morning, my wife called me after leaving for work, thinking we had been stolen a full tank of ...
A: sounds like the fuel pump 'sender' unit is not working. If I'm right, there is a float lever that ...
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| 2004 disco II park-neutral problem | 6/25/2009 | John McInnis |
Q: zee4real. how do i fix my landrover disco. 2004 that cannot start if it is in parking but can start ...
A: I wonder if that's the 'wxyz' safety switch. Here's an explanation that might help: Gear ...
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| engine swap | 6/24/2009 | John Robison |
Q: I am helping my son change the engine in his 1995 Discovery. It has a 3.9 with a distributor ...
A: You need a different front cover and cam to use the 4.0 block in the older vehicle. If i were you, ...
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| Engine Discovery I suddenly die. | 6/24/2009 | John McInnis |
Q: I have a 1996 Discovery V8i 3.9L. Finally I replace the product with the MSD coil and cable spark ...
A: You should stay as close as you can to OEM parts. Coil for your Disco is a Bosch Make/type Bosch ...
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| Door key does not work | 6/23/2009 | John Robison |
Q: My Freelander Land Rover 2002 model has suddenly stopped locking. When I insert the key in the front ...
A: If the key does not turn in the lock, then the kay is damaged or the lock has failed. If the key ...
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| overheating | 6/23/2009 | John McInnis |
Q: i have a 97 range rover 4.0 se its overheating its not the thermostat it only seems to overheat when ...
A: codes show you are having massive misfires being detected. Check your wiring and plugs first before ...
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| cat converter | 6/23/2009 | John Robison |
Q: i just now rebuilt my engine on my 97 discovery. i took the catalitic converters off. what can i do ...
A: If your vehicle is a US market Rover, configired for catalysts, the check engine light will never go ...
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| eye level brake lamp | 6/22/2009 | John McInnis |
Q: i have a discovery 2 with a rear eye level brake lamp that not working but it's not the bulb that ...
A: how's the weather over there? Well, I hope. Here's what LR has to say about the high mounted brake ...
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| Flasing M&S Mode indicators '03 Discovery | 6/22/2009 | Nigel HIbbitt |
Q: I took the truck on the beach over the weekend and then drove home 150 miles in the rain. This ...
A: If you have been on the beach, I would suggest that you may have contamination to the transmission ...
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| disco series 2 v8 engine knock | 6/22/2009 | John Robison |
Q: John i have a knocking sound coming from cylinder 7 .i found that by disconnecting the plug the ...
A: The knock is more likely to be a loose piston. The rod clearance has to be low, 1-2 thousandths but ...
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| Three warning lights | 6/22/2009 | John McInnis |
Q: I hope you can point me in the right direction. I pulled my 2000 Discovery out of the garage today ...
A: I call them 'the 3 amigos'. The problem is usually linked to the ABS modulator but it could also be ...
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| 2002 Disco V8 Auto Motor Cutting Out. | 6/21/2009 | John Robison |
Q: My Disco cut out on the highway last night, all readings are normal, the motor just died but ...
A: The only thing that comes to mind is a crank sensor failure. When they fail, the engine management ...
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| ACE whining | 6/21/2009 | John McInnis |
Q: I have recently purchased a series II 1999 Disco. There is a whining noise on cornering and the guy ...
A: could it be a bearing problem within the anti-roll bar links attached to the axle? What you should ...
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| Passenger Door Lock - LR Discovery 2001 | 6/21/2009 | John McInnis |
Q: I just come across a strange problem. My front passenger door lock does not work proper i.e. some ...
A: actually, many LR owners have problems with their door locks. In your case it could be the CDL that ...
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| 02 Freelander keys don't work anymore | 6/19/2009 | John Robison |
Q: I loaned my 02 Freelander to a friend for a day. She swears nothing unusual happened. She parked ...
A: It sounds to me like the column lock just chose this moment to break. You can squirt some graphite ...
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