AboutJohn McInnis Expertise Land Rover Discovery.
I've had most of the common mechanical failures, altenator, water leaks, wiper failure, door/hinge problems, roof rust, floor rust, loads of electrical problems. Remember, I'm not a dealer or a mechanic, just an owner like most of you.
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Experience Owner of a Discovery. I've had many mishaps with our Disco but I still like this vehicle. Talk to a fellow LR owner instead of a dealership rep. I'm not in this for the money. I'm just an owner who wants to help others.
My Land Rover LR3 is leaking a dark brown fluid from the passenger side, rear lower control arm, at least that is where it is collecting and dripping. The fluid is watery brown and I cannot pinpoint a location above it the fluid could be coming from. At first I thought it was coolant and oil, so I was concerned about a leaky head gasket, but I see no fluid above the control arm mounting location. In addition, the lower control arm attaches at a point where it is boxed in, so I cannot determine where it's coming from. It seems to be water soluble and has a sweet taste. Yes, i dabbed a very small amount on the tongue to determine if it is oil or not.
Answer Hi Todd,
the only sweet fluid I can think of is coolant. You don't mention if you are loosing any coolant so it makes it more difficult to pinpoint.
Could be ACE / PS fluid - check the reservoir level. If its not with the pump it could be with the steering box.
Then there is hub - but that lubricant is very thick and can't imagine how it could become watery.
Garage would normally 'eye-ball' the area and if they can't find a leak, they clean the engine, run it for 10 minutes and then inspect for leaks.
Local garages could do this for you and save you some $$$ towards the repair.
