Hi,
I recently had my engine rebuilt due to a minor crack in a part. Before getting it fixed it was sitting at the correct height. Now that I've gotten it back I think the suspensions aren't working. It's extremely sitting/riding low. Could this be a minor issue due to the battery being disconnected during the repairs? What are some suggestions before I take it to the dealership?

 

Any luck? Sound like you need a suspension pump or height calibration.

 

I ended up having to get the suspensions converted to the coils.

 

Are you happy with change? Let me know which kit they installed. I maybe interested in offering this to my customers in the future. Sometimes this info is on the invoice in the form of a part number or reference to the manufacturer.

 

Yep I'm happy with he change. Once pick it up from the shop, I'll let you know which conversion kit they used.

 

If you run to the dealer when something goes wrong then an out of warranty LR3 might not be the way to go.

Option 1 Aftermarket warranty.. There's good ones out there.

Option 2 Find an independant rover mechanic you can trust(and still expect to pay $$$$ just less).

Option 3 Get an IIDtool, A set of tools and if you have the internet you can fix anything(got that covered you're here)... Engine monitor ECU's made it even easier because now you just plug in a tool and it tells you exactly whats wrong(vs the old dayst).. You're just going to make the repair slower than a mechanic and depending on if you have free time(and how you want to spend it). I personally enjoy fixing stuff so.. Don't fall for the land rover hype of being difficult to work on.. Its just nuts and bolts.


As to you specific problem. Some easy things to check.

FUSES! If they were rebuilding your engine they may have shorted something out. check under the hood next to the battery with a flashlight and pull the EAS fuse... R7



Past that it will get slightly technical but these things are pretty stout so you can count on it being a sensor/electrical/fuse issue. If you had a scan tool it would already be fixed .

AFTER you check the fuse I would disconnect the battery and reconnect(might work/probably not).
Check for loose connections under the vehicle(going to be tough to see anything unless you remove skidplate). The compressor is in the rear of the vehicle so I can't see them causing issues there but may as well check there too(connections).

 

Yeah this thread is crazy to me. The OP had to rebuild his/her engine because of "a minor crack in a part..." WTF?

Then, they "HAD" to get the suspensions <sic> converted to coils. WTF?

Sounds like a gullible owner that taken for a ride by a moronic indy mechanic.

@BritishautoworksSD the coil conversion is a BAD idea. Do some research on this board for all the reasons why. Sure, it may be simpler than the EAS but it takes the soul away from the LR3 and a lot of the off-road capability with it.

 

Ya. I personally like the air suspension ride feel and functions. I wouldn't convert my LR3 or recommend it. However, the customer is always right and sometimes you have customers who really want coils for some reason.

I'm also just curious.

 

My God I thought I was the only one!! Serrrriiiooouuusssllyyy. WTH.

Also, I totally understand what you mean about the soul of these things being in the EAS. They weight 6000 lbs and handle like a sports sedan for the most part. Plus as a platform, they were built around the capabilities of extreme payloads and tow capacities while maintaining great street manners unloaded with daily driving. ALL of those things are impossible with traditional coil spring suspension - there will always be a compromise somewhere.

For me, hopping into a vehicle that I know offers me UNcompromising performance in all of those areas is what makes me feel like I'm in something really special every time I turn the key.

PS the customer is always right if you work at Best Buy - but we work at shops because we know stuff owners have zero clue about, I feel like it would be my job to explain the pivotal role the EAS plays in the overall performance and capability of the customer's vehicle. I would never suggest it - I wouldn't even mention it as an option. As a shop, your labor is about the same anyways.

 

@Houm_Wa x1000 it boggles my mind every time I read something where a minor issue somehow leads to throwing away one of the greatest things about the vehicle, somehow always unrelated. Before owning one, every other thread seemed to be about the EAS "boogeyman".

As for the OP, I get hearing about guys tired of swapping multiple sets of struts/sensors/compressors over the years (long time) and just wanting to leave a vehicle simple but I drive one every day and haul gear all the time. SUUUCH a nice feeling to have it self-level. Yeah I'd agree it sounds like you just dropped $$$$ to lessen the capability of the vehicle.