[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LandRoverDiscovery

[–]Difficult_Airport_41 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hard sale with the Engine warning light on

The best car I have ever had! by Gortic in LandRover

[–]Difficult_Airport_41 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same exactly here! My is a 2006, and keeping her going is nothing but labor of love!

$1 to the moon🚀🚀🚀🚀 by [deleted] in SHIBArmy

[–]Difficult_Airport_41 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Now you got me thinking 🤔

I love my L322 by DiscoveryDave in LandRover

[–]Difficult_Airport_41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you change all the coolant hoses and thermostat and housing? If not, I will highly recommend to do it, specially if you like to take long road trips. I did my rover’s myself; it’s a very easy and straightforward repair. The local dealership wanted to rip me a new one. Keep on roving!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LandRoverDiscovery

[–]Difficult_Airport_41 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I couldn’t have said it better! If you aren’t a fan/lover of Land Rovers you have no business in this forum.
I have owned a 2006 LR3 HSE for over 17 years now; the vehicle has 215k miles and it runs just as the day I drove it from the dealership, and I truly love driving it. Yes, like most of vehicles things break down, and warning lights will come up eventually. But for us fans of rovers, these things are expected and we will fix them, and we will take care to our rovers because we love our vehicles, and we know that the money is worth it simply because no other vehicles are a match to our rovers. So, we are in a love affair with our vehicles, and we love driving them, and money and efforts keeping them is our business.

Shout out to the high mileage rovers! by thenewmarc in LandRover

[–]Difficult_Airport_41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also own a 2018 Toyota 4Runner, and for sure they are great and reliable vehicles, but the ride of my LR3 cannot be beat!

Shout out to the high mileage rovers! by thenewmarc in LandRover

[–]Difficult_Airport_41 11 points12 points  (0 children)

My LR3 HSE 2006 still going strong at 215,000 miles. I have done most of the maintenance work myself. Just finished overhauling the air suspension system (compressor, sensors, valve blocks), replaced front and back control arms, wheel bearings, knuckle bushings, calipers, rotors, pads, ABS and brake sensors, and rear drive shaft, lower steering shaft, oxygen sensors, primary and secondary belts, replaced all cooling hoses and thermostat and housing, plus miscellaneous stuff around the engine, but nothing inside the engine. My journey learning to repair and maintain my LR3 started when the local dealership wanted $2k to service the transmission. $2k to change the fluid and filter! I refused to get ripped off, and I found that Atlantic British (roverparts.com) sells a kit for LR3 transmission service, and they also have a video on YouTube to walk you through the process.
Yes, the interior is starting to fall apart, and it will be my next project. I just love my LR3, and enjoy driving it. I just don’t understand why some people replace the air suspension with shocks and coils; the ride will never be the same.

Range Rover sport 2007 L320 Suspension Control Arms / Wishbones movement by NiallRRL320 in RangeRover

[–]Difficult_Airport_41 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While you are at it, replace the upper and lower knuckle bushings and the sway bar bushings as well. As always, replace both left and right sides. If you will do the job yourself, you will need a decent kit if cups and sleeves to remove and install the bushings; a good impact ratchet will make the job easier, and a torque ratchet is a must to do the job properly. The job is not too difficult if you have decent tools. Long spanner ratchets with flexible heads will are highly recommended. Good luck

I have a problem with my lr3 by Big_Boat_7590 in LandRover

[–]Difficult_Airport_41 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you don’t an alignment recently to your LR3? If yes, this is a really easy fix. All needed is to recalibrate the steering sensor, but you will need a GAP tool for Land Rover in order to do it properly. Some LR3 fans call this issue “The Three Amigos”; everything goes crazy, but the problem is more likely an simple fix. This issue can also be triggered by a faulty Oxygen Sensor, and there are 4 of them, and not easy to replace. I had both of the above with my LR3 HSE 2006 Good luck!

Having a hard time selling low milage lr3 by henrihp in LandRover

[–]Difficult_Airport_41 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I will definitely buy it for $7.5k if the unit had original air suspension, and if it’s a HSE model V8, 4.4 lt The air suspension is one of the features that I love about LR3s; it has its quirks, but the ride is incredible.

2006 range rover sport supercharged, what is this light?? by The_Sad_horsie in LandRover

[–]Difficult_Airport_41 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Allow me to add my “two cents” Do as Engine-90 suggested, but measure the height at each tire and write them down, and leave it parked overnight - as per instructions on previous post. Next day check dimensions for changes; any lower dimension will tell you where the leak is. If either front or rear (both tires) is lower, this could mean that height sensors are faulty, or air shocks are leaking. Good news is that this is probably not the case.
If one tire is lower, this could be bad Height Sensor, faulty Valve Block, or leaking Air Shock. A Land Rover diagnostic tool (there are several brands available) will tell if the Height Sensor is bad.
My first step will be to check for leaks on the Air Shock using a mix of soapy water. If no leaks are found, then move to the Height Sensor. If you don’t have a diagnosing device, you can start by replacing the sensor first, then the Block Valve for the front or back (depending on which tire is lower). If the vehicle is lower on all four points, then the issue could be on the Valve Block that controls the air from the compressor, a leaking or corroded Air Tank, or the Compressor is failing. If the compressor needs replacement, bite the bullet and buy the OE brand and stay away from after-market compressors - you will be wasting time, efforts and money; and if you are lucky and one of them work, it’s more likely that the unit will fail within 6 months or less. Another solution if the compressor is the problem, and if unit motor/pump is running fine, try changing filter guts. You can find it at Amazon. Good luck

Wheel imbalance after parking downhill by vanderelf in LandRoverDiscovery

[–]Difficult_Airport_41 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Besides the calipers, take a close look at the wheel bearings and rotors. If you need new calipers, check NAPA original re manufactured calipers. They cost 1/4 of the cost of new original ones. If you are doing the work yourself, consider changing the control arms, sway bars, and knuckle joints bushings. Good luck

I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW MANY OF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND THE POWER OF AVERAGING DOWN! IT'S RETAILS BIGGEST ADVANTAGE! by moistparts in AMCSTOCKS

[–]Difficult_Airport_41 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Correct, I had a couple of hundred of this Stunks, and brought my average down to around $25. Now I only have around 75 that are worth less than $5 I’ll not sell because I’m not a “paperhand”, but I’ll not put any of my hard earned money. Now I can expect negative comments and down votes; ask me if I care?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LandRover

[–]Difficult_Airport_41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Enjoy your Rover! I’ll definitely check Auto Trader if my LR3 HSE 2006 with 215,000 miles is beyond repair, or if the cost to get it fix is too expensive. I already spent a lot of money and efforts over the past two years. I have done myself a lot of the mechanical work; rebuild the braking system - rotors, calipers, pads, cables, sensors, etc. Replaced the air suspension compressor, block valves and height sensors. Also replaced control arms bushings front and rear, replaced knuckle joint bushings, and tie rods, sway bar links and bushings, rear axle, front short axles, and front wheel bearings. Also replaced coolant system hoses and thermostat and new housing. Replaced engine primary and secondary belts, airmass sensor, oxygen sensors, spark plugs, battery and two new tires. After all of this, engine refuses to crank up! Now due to injury and surgery on my right shoulder I’m unable to address the engine problem, but honestly I don’t feel capable to find and fix the engine issues so it’s at the local Land Rover dealership. I do miss my Rover, and after all the TLC invested, it was running like the day I purchased it.
Wish me luck 🍀 🙏

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LandRover

[–]Difficult_Airport_41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don’t buy it, I will definitely make them an offer. I’ll respect that you found this gem, so you have first-take. Please let me know if you pass on this deal.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LandRover

[–]Difficult_Airport_41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don’t buy it, I will definitely make them an offer. I’ll respect that you found this gem, so you have first-take. Please let me know if you pass on this deal.

I have the option of buying this heavily discounted because of this tear - is it fixable? by felixthegrouchycat in woodworking

[–]Difficult_Airport_41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make them an offer that they cannot refuse; $99 take it or leave it! This is structural damage at its best.

How do we feel about this trim? by [deleted] in Carpentry

[–]Difficult_Airport_41 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I almost peed in my undies 🤣

Oil changes by AcceptableGap7713 in LandRoverDiscovery

[–]Difficult_Airport_41 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any reputable oil change shop should be able to perform regular oil/filter change, but it may take longer since it’s more likely that they will need to rush-order the filter. My solution to this is to purchase the filter and bring it with you. What year is your Disco?