Since I joined this forum, I realized how much difference there is between owning a car in the UK vs. SoCal. I lived in UK (Germany, Italy, etc.), but it was 14-15 years ago, and some stuff I just "forgot". Like rust for example. A lot of you talk about the rust (OP mentioned rusted brake...

Thank you. That's exactly the info I needed. I ran into some posts where people used some kind of RTV sealant on these, and I was worried about the sealant getting into the head, and/or coolant channels in the manifold (how much is too much, and such). So prepping the matting surfaces with...

That's exactly one of the problems I tried to outline above. Buying substandard parts. Cheap is not always good, and the expensive is not always better. There are two ways to go about it. Gamble and buy cheap/used part, or go with OEM from other than the official dealer. I buy OEM from a dealer...

Every component of every car has it's lifespan. Once the part is used up, it needs to be replaced. But I am not telling you anything new. Once you have all "consumables" replaced, it should be as good as new. There is no way around it. Every other used LR you pick up, will be the same. The...

Was thinking about it. Mainly the cost, and how the vehicle will be used. This engine went 96K on the original thremostat, and wife will not be able to put anything close to that mileage on it (she drives 50 miles a week). Since I have NO IDEA when this engine will go "bang", I decided to put...

I appreciate the answer. Have you done this (dry gasket) with positive results? I REALLY don't want to open this again, any time soon. ;) Correct me if I'm wrong, but after I saw the condition of the gaskets (and how this manifold is constructed), I think that if the gasket leaks, the intake...

I searched, and I got conflicting results. So I'm asking the gurus,.......install new gaskets WITH, or WITHOUT some kind of silicone? Seems like the ones I pulled out, haven't been sealed, and they leaked BADLY. IF the silicone is a "go", which one is recommended? Basically, I'd like to hear...

If I would be younger, I wouldn't mind doing it for living at all! I haven't checked myself, but was told that the local dealer wants $1600 to do this!? I could do one a week, and make pretty decent living. And once you figure how it all comes out (and have proper tools ready), you can do it in...

At this time my life is pretty good. Everything (well ALMOST everything!), is as it should be. I just have ONE wish! I would like to be walking in a dark alley somewhere, and run into the sadistic ba$tard genius, that decided where to place the thermostat on 2002 V6!! At least when my knuckles...

This is horrible! But I bet there will be only one of two possible reasons behind this. Men go THAT crazy over only two things,......money and sex. Either they had BIG money problems, or she was cheating on him. People don't just "lose it" and go killing out of the blue. According to all...

Great! The difference is, my in dash temp "gauge" doesn't move. Goes from cold to the middle, and stays there.

Thanx. After much thinking, I came to the conclusion that only two possibilities exist. When the engine was changed, system was not properly bled (it was hissing through the valve of the old cap right away, with minimal loss of coolant due to evaporation), and/or thermostat failed later (over...

Thank you Gentlemen. I had an issue with 06 FFRR, showing me "check coolant level" warning. I replaced the tank, and the cap, and the problem went away (easy fix). The tank caps are very similar (ratcheting type), on RR it's rated 120, and on Hippo 110. I must say that the cap (and tank) rated...

No! Didn't know about that. Pls tell me more. The caps are marked 110, and 120. AFAIK there should be SOME pressure under cap when up to operating temp, but this is MUCH higher. I will not feck with it, until the new tank and cap are here. And I forgot to mention, this IS V6 2.5L American...

Wife's Hippo decided to start with its "fits" again. Coolant expansion tank is BOILING. I replaced the tank, and the cap from the 'donor' car, and BOTH tanks have radial cracks (they look like surface cracks only) around the neck. I picked the one that looked better of the two, to no dice...

Since I was "playing" with the barrels for couple of weeks, I can offer a bit of advice. No need to remove the engine cover to get to the barrels. If you stand in front of the vehicle, look down on the right side of the engine, between the radiator, and the tranny block. You can follow the...

And THAT my friend, is why the forums like this are worth being on! It doesn't matter if you run into an a$$ho1e once in a while, it doesn't matter is some anonymous calls you names either. Saving time and money is what it's all about, and there are PLENTY of people here to offer a helpfull...

The price you mentioned is about what they are asking for 04s (V6) over here. "Is it worth it" question is HIGHLY individual. Most people that had them, will say "no", "run away", or something in that order. And YOU are right, they did (and still do) because people use them like an ordinary...

No, unbolt it and move it to the side.

That should be the least of your worries. "Hippo" posted a NICE "step by step" how to do it. If you have a hoist (or a pit), replacing the solenoids is easy. Unbolt the cooler, and move it to the side, so you can reach all the bolts for the pan. Not a big deal, but it takes some effort if you...