Coolant Leak, Suspension Fault, Belt Squeal
#1
Coolant Leak, Suspension Fault, Belt Squeal
Ok, New to the forum and 1st time Range Rover Owner, so I apolagize in advance if I sound like an idiot when discussing the issues. I have done numerous searches and haven't been able to get an answer on any of the issues I am having.
I have a 2006 Range Rover HSE, with the 4.4l engine. The engine only has 27000+ miles on it and seems to be in pristine shape except for the things that I am experiencing. Below is a list of issues that I am having and would appreciate any constructive experience or assistance that anyone may have. So here goes.
1. Belt squeal when I start it up, but only until it warms up. If I put water on the belt, while squealing, it stops squealing temporarily. Which is different from what normally happens on a squealing Belt. Water normally makes a squealing belt louder. I see the belt shifting back and forth on one of the pulleys, but being new to the Range Rover I am not sure which one it is(if its an idler pulley or....)
2. I have a small coolant leak that seems to be at the front of the engine bay on the passengers side. I cant seem to locate where it is coming from. I know that it is at the front passenger side because when sitting in the garage overnight a small puddle(about the size of a half dollar) forms on the garage floor. It just happens to be in the same area as the squealing belt. Coincidence, maybe but not certain.
3. Every now and again while driving, all of a sudden I get a suspension fault, do not drive over 30mph. Not sure why this just appears after driving for 10-30 minutes. This is only intermitant, and doesnt happen all the time.
Are any of these a common problem experienced in this model, and if so what are the fixes?
I am not a mechanic, but do most of the work on my vehicles and motorcycles, so I am no stranger to tools and greasy hands. But like I said, I am just learning about the Range Rover and appreciate any constructive help. Like, is there a Service/Repair manual that I can download somewhere. I am looking for a diagram of the the Serpentine routing diagram, and description of the pulleys and their end Item parts. Thanks in advance for any assistance.
I have a 2006 Range Rover HSE, with the 4.4l engine. The engine only has 27000+ miles on it and seems to be in pristine shape except for the things that I am experiencing. Below is a list of issues that I am having and would appreciate any constructive experience or assistance that anyone may have. So here goes.
1. Belt squeal when I start it up, but only until it warms up. If I put water on the belt, while squealing, it stops squealing temporarily. Which is different from what normally happens on a squealing Belt. Water normally makes a squealing belt louder. I see the belt shifting back and forth on one of the pulleys, but being new to the Range Rover I am not sure which one it is(if its an idler pulley or....)
2. I have a small coolant leak that seems to be at the front of the engine bay on the passengers side. I cant seem to locate where it is coming from. I know that it is at the front passenger side because when sitting in the garage overnight a small puddle(about the size of a half dollar) forms on the garage floor. It just happens to be in the same area as the squealing belt. Coincidence, maybe but not certain.
3. Every now and again while driving, all of a sudden I get a suspension fault, do not drive over 30mph. Not sure why this just appears after driving for 10-30 minutes. This is only intermitant, and doesnt happen all the time.
Are any of these a common problem experienced in this model, and if so what are the fixes?
I am not a mechanic, but do most of the work on my vehicles and motorcycles, so I am no stranger to tools and greasy hands. But like I said, I am just learning about the Range Rover and appreciate any constructive help. Like, is there a Service/Repair manual that I can download somewhere. I am looking for a diagram of the the Serpentine routing diagram, and description of the pulleys and their end Item parts. Thanks in advance for any assistance.
#2
The squeal most likely means its time for a new belt. They are pretty cheap and easy to replace, so start there.
We can't really help you with the coolant leak until you find where it is coming from. Try to find it ASAP, small leaks can turn into big ones very quickly, and nobody wants a fried engine . I would also look at the water pump, it might be causing the squeal if it is seizing and they usually leak when they are on there way out.
How often does the suspension fault occur? If its every month or so, then its kind of something that rangies do and you can't really "fix" it per say. Our neighbor's range will do this every so often, and so will our Jag. Just part of owning a British car... If it happens every week or more, then you might have an intermittent fault in the system that needs to be fixed.
OH, and welcome!
We can't really help you with the coolant leak until you find where it is coming from. Try to find it ASAP, small leaks can turn into big ones very quickly, and nobody wants a fried engine . I would also look at the water pump, it might be causing the squeal if it is seizing and they usually leak when they are on there way out.
How often does the suspension fault occur? If its every month or so, then its kind of something that rangies do and you can't really "fix" it per say. Our neighbor's range will do this every so often, and so will our Jag. Just part of owning a British car... If it happens every week or more, then you might have an intermittent fault in the system that needs to be fixed.
OH, and welcome!
#3
I own a 95 HSE and I would get the coolant leak sorted out asap. My mechanic recently put a sealant through the cooling system and I've not had problems since. Wish I'd had him 5 years ago.
The suspension fault used to occur on mine but can't tell you without looking at my paperwork, what has changed. It hasn't happened for a couple of years though. I wouldn't accept it as being "something that just happens". I used to think like that, but I've had several really fabulous mechanics work on my car and it's now running almost better than when we first started out.
The suspension fault used to occur on mine but can't tell you without looking at my paperwork, what has changed. It hasn't happened for a couple of years though. I wouldn't accept it as being "something that just happens". I used to think like that, but I've had several really fabulous mechanics work on my car and it's now running almost better than when we first started out.
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Yes, it does stop leaks but at what cost?
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