gold rover
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lol
need help deciding BMW X5 v Range Rover v Porsche Cayenne
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landyzoner
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hey @gold rover just checked out your profile to see what car you got, so youve got the L322, how long you had it? and what sort o issues have you had? if any that is...
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10 years and a few. All well documented on here
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cool but did you do the work on it yourself or had to get mechanics to do it?10 years and a few. All well documented on here
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Mechanics. Which was part of the issue at the start, mechanics who had no idea how complicated a beast it is. Get a mechanic and an auto-electrician who knows their way around them you're laughing.
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That's easier said then done I'm afraid
I've had my Freelander for nearly two years and I'm yet to find some mechanic that's clued up on land rovers
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Just try find an Indy that does one of them
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Correct. It easier said than done, but it can be done. I travel around 3hrs, each way, to get to mine. Basic jobs likes brake pads, gearbox oil change, calipers, other jobs where there is no heavy lifting, or contortionist moves, I have done with the help of my local , non-specialist, indy. Unfortunately, he has just retired , so a rethink is needed.
You also really need your own diagnostics, or a good auto-electrician , on speed dial.
You also really need a mechanic who knows these beasts. They're unlike Range Rovers that came before. That much I have learned from my own experience , and from seeing on these pages. Land Rover seems to have gone from the 'hands on P38' , where a keen, not so competent amateur can get things done, with guidance. To the 'hands off or I'll scream, nah sod it I'll have a hissy fit no matter who touches me' L322, in one breath.
You need someone who knows what they are doing. Ask me how I know
. Go look in the Regional LZers page and see if anyone is near(ish) you, who may know a specialist indy. Not an indy, a specialist indy, because a gaylander is not in the league of these beasts. If you can't get someone to look after an FL, and you can't do the work yourself, you're on a hiding to nothing taking this big a jump.
Addit: I've just looked at your location. You are spoiled for choice , with LR specialists!
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might sound thick lol but how do i find a local LR specialist?Correct. It easier said than done, but it can be done. I travel around 3hrs, each way, to get to mine. Basic jobs likes brake pads, gearbox oil change, calipers, other jobs where there is no heavy lifting, or contortionist moves, I have done with the help of my local , non-specialist, indy. Unfortunately, he has just retired , so a rethink is needed.
You also really need your own diagnostics, or a good auto-electrician , on speed dial.
You also really need a mechanic who knows these beasts. They're unlike Range Rovers that came before. That much I have learned from my own experience , and from seeing on these pages. Land Rover seems to have gone from the 'hands on P38' , where a keen, not so competent amateur can get things done, with guidance. To the 'hands off or I'll scream, nah sod it I'll have a hissy fit no matter who touches me' L322, in one breath.
You need someone who knows what they are doing. Ask me how I know
. Go look in the Regional LZers page and see if anyone is near(ish) you, who may know a specialist indy. Not an indy, a specialist indy, because a gaylander is not in the league of these beasts. If you can't get someone to look after an FL, and you can't do the work yourself, you're on a hiding to nothing taking this big a jump.
Addit: I've just looked at your location. You are spoiled for choice , with LR specialists!
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In Birmingham?! you is havin a larf man! Must be loads!
Join a local club and ask them!
Or Google "Land rover specialist Birmingham"
Oh look, i just did, let's see what it throws up!
https://www.google.com/search?q=lan...hrome.0.0l4.2957j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Well there you go, that wasn't too painful was it?
landyzoner
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thanks bud, was having a bimbo moment lolIn Birmingham?! you is havin a larf man! Must be loads!
Join a local club and ask them!
Or Google "Land rover specialist Birmingham"
Oh look, i just did, let's see what it throws up!
https://www.google.com/search?q=lan...hrome.0.0l4.2957j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Well there you go, that wasn't too painful was it?
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What ever you do don't go to an of the ones in sunborne street Wolverhampton they are very dodgy and under criminal proceedings.
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@brianp38dse thanks for the heads up mate, really appreciate it
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If you want to have read its at the top over in the general landrover section
They really are not nice people .
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i'll have a look now thanks
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how can i differentiate between the bmw and jag engine in the L322 range rovers?
is the jag engine from 06/07 and what ltr is it?
is the jag engine from 06/07 and what ltr is it?
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I cannot remember the year it changed but I'm going to guess one lump has BMW stamped on it?!
