Hi everyone
Im new to the forum here. Ive wanted a LR for a long time, and after looking at a few locally i pulled the trigger on a really nice 2003 D2. the vehicle is is very good condition, and more importantly it just (5000km ago) had a head gasket job done &the heads were machined at the time (by a reputable local LR specialist shop). **i do not know if the engine overheated, or how badly, to prompt a new head gasket. i can only assume, at this time, that as it was done at a reputable LR shop they did their due diligence in checking the block during the job for slipped liner or cracks. I also have new pads & rotors in rear brakes, and just did a 3001 filter-10/40 rotella oil change.
This car is an around town, back road cruising/hunting vehicle for me.. "play car".
im mechanically inclined, ive done alot of vehicle work in the past but no engine tear downs. I like to tinker & play with vehicles, and like to make things work right.
Ive had the car for 3 weeks, and here is what ive noticed that i need help solving. I have done a lot of research into these issues already but am sort of stumped now/looking for guidance to try and cut-down on blindly replacing parts and spending unnecessary $..
1) 3 amigos!. Comes on when starting the car with my foot on the brake SOMETIMES. Has also come on during traction control when going up steep back-country hills. has also come on after braking (and my brakes squeak). What ive done: ordered new akebono brake pads. ordered abs amigo code reader. Will clean/bleed brakes when the pads arrive, and obviously read the stored coded when the reader arrives. if its not the brakes/dirty sensors then i already assume i need to do the shuttle valve fix/mod?? it goes away by turning off & re-starting the car
2) p0441 pending code. i replaced the purge valve, code is still showing up. Next step.. gas-tank cap????
3) i installed an ultra gauge, and noticed right away im running too hot. driving around, im 212-217f. max 221. min temp (coasting down long hills) i cool to about 204-206.
-i did a coolant flush and change yesterday. added purple ice. no change in temperatures after driving around 1 day.
-ordered a new coolant reservoir cap today
-ordered a new 180f thermostat
-if that doesn't do it, ill be looking at a new radiator???? help
-temp gauge in the car holds dead center at all those temps.
4) a famous LR tick. Im afraid its a sleeve. starts around 205f. most noticeable at idle.
it would make sense to have cooling issues with a slipping sleeve?
-have not pulled plugs yet to check if steam cleaned
-ticks when warm only
-if i can get my operating temps below 200f at all times, i think the tick will go away
-tick sounds louder under the engine
-could it be a flex plate? is it possible it only ticks when warm? sounds exactly like this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBSbgYghhx0 but i guess a liner does too.
-if it is a liner... ill attempt to pin them?
-its not a lifter tick, ive faced those before and doesn't tick when cold.
i have also ordered a new front drive shaft from lucky 8.
Thanks for the help everyone. Loving the car so far, just a few challenges to work through.
Im new to the forum here. Ive wanted a LR for a long time, and after looking at a few locally i pulled the trigger on a really nice 2003 D2. the vehicle is is very good condition, and more importantly it just (5000km ago) had a head gasket job done &the heads were machined at the time (by a reputable local LR specialist shop). **i do not know if the engine overheated, or how badly, to prompt a new head gasket. i can only assume, at this time, that as it was done at a reputable LR shop they did their due diligence in checking the block during the job for slipped liner or cracks. I also have new pads & rotors in rear brakes, and just did a 3001 filter-10/40 rotella oil change.
This car is an around town, back road cruising/hunting vehicle for me.. "play car".
im mechanically inclined, ive done alot of vehicle work in the past but no engine tear downs. I like to tinker & play with vehicles, and like to make things work right.
Ive had the car for 3 weeks, and here is what ive noticed that i need help solving. I have done a lot of research into these issues already but am sort of stumped now/looking for guidance to try and cut-down on blindly replacing parts and spending unnecessary $..
1) 3 amigos!. Comes on when starting the car with my foot on the brake SOMETIMES. Has also come on during traction control when going up steep back-country hills. has also come on after braking (and my brakes squeak). What ive done: ordered new akebono brake pads. ordered abs amigo code reader. Will clean/bleed brakes when the pads arrive, and obviously read the stored coded when the reader arrives. if its not the brakes/dirty sensors then i already assume i need to do the shuttle valve fix/mod?? it goes away by turning off & re-starting the car
2) p0441 pending code. i replaced the purge valve, code is still showing up. Next step.. gas-tank cap????
3) i installed an ultra gauge, and noticed right away im running too hot. driving around, im 212-217f. max 221. min temp (coasting down long hills) i cool to about 204-206.
-i did a coolant flush and change yesterday. added purple ice. no change in temperatures after driving around 1 day.
-ordered a new coolant reservoir cap today
-ordered a new 180f thermostat
-if that doesn't do it, ill be looking at a new radiator???? help
-temp gauge in the car holds dead center at all those temps.
4) a famous LR tick. Im afraid its a sleeve. starts around 205f. most noticeable at idle.
it would make sense to have cooling issues with a slipping sleeve?
-have not pulled plugs yet to check if steam cleaned
-ticks when warm only
-if i can get my operating temps below 200f at all times, i think the tick will go away
-tick sounds louder under the engine
-could it be a flex plate? is it possible it only ticks when warm? sounds exactly like this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBSbgYghhx0 but i guess a liner does too.
-if it is a liner... ill attempt to pin them?
-its not a lifter tick, ive faced those before and doesn't tick when cold.
i have also ordered a new front drive shaft from lucky 8.
Thanks for the help everyone. Loving the car so far, just a few challenges to work through.