Not really a "what did I do today" but a "what would you do" post.

Back in 2021 or so, we had two LR3's, Winston (mine) and Christine( hers, named after the fictional yet all too real Christine cuz that beyotch taught me every corner of LR3) and since we were after the Bronco Sport and Bronco 6G at the time we put both uo for sale. Winston went first, purchased by a lady a bit south of us, and the other day I was looking through the local FB marketplace and one of the listings is a Buckingham Blue 2008 LR3 being parted out. No particular reason given but the LR3 is obviously down on the bumpstops in the only photo in the listing.
It was functioning perfect when I sold it....I was kind of hoping Chrsitine would go first. My mind is trying to figure out if it is indeed Winston, if it's getting parted out why, and how much for the whole Rover? But at the same time, when you sell something to someone and it didn't work out there's a level of "how will that all work out". I'd buy it back cheap, and I do still have the VIN in my Gap tool as the first license on it.

BTW both Broncos, the Sport and the 2 door, are gone. They weren't LR's. They lacked.....Roveriness.

 

Just ask the seller for the VIN if they did not post it in the ad, but usually they do. Just way you want to dig up the options list for stuff you might need or some excuse to get the VIN.

 

I exhibited my Land Rover at the international auto show recently! It was pretty cool, so many people asked why the truck was old and dirty. It old them it is a tool not a toy! Just like my augmented reality headset, a tool - not a toy. It was awesome to witness a transformation of understanding, as people who visited me usually think that 3D and virtual reality is fun and games, but I've got 300 videos showing how to use this technology for work and information. And unlike VR goggles which isolate you, AR glasses have transparent lenses so you can make eye contact, easily navigate the real space, and if you need to, let you flip up the transparent visor at any time, while also keeping your peripheral vision open to see the world around you. VR isolates, but AR integrates. Based on the same 3D graphics principles though. I think one day we'll all use smart glasses to get 3D info where it's needed in context, rather than watching flat 2D videos on YouTube.

 

Today I replaced my power steering pump with a lower milage one. Seems to be good. Also put in almost all new lines, reservoir to pump (large diameter rubber), pump to rack (one underneath that loops back on itself) and the smaller rack to cooler (this one has a snap connection to the cooler by the radiator). I had developed an issue where the PS would spray fluid and the pump would groan if there was any heavier pressure on the system. Got really bad if you hit the stops! I did not think the pump was an issue until I drained fluid and looked at the reservoir screen, metal bits all over. So did it all to be safe, for now. 2006 with 235k so I suppose some of this stuff is ready to go. I also found a BIG issue that concerned me. I am not sure how long this has rubbing, this could be from factory and the rubbing could just be from bumps and such over time. Or the line shifted, but it was only a matter of time before the metal line rubbed through on the rack and have caused major issues.

 

Another project day. Went to replace front pads as I knew they were getting down there and indeed upon removal they were very much due, especially the inside pads. But once again I ran into guide pin issues! This is an ongoing issue for me. I think water crossing may be what is doing them in. Driver side had no slide at all with one pin I could not even work out of the bracket. Passenger side was fine. Swapped both calipers for new rebuilds I had on hand. But this guide pin issue is getting old. I guess I will have to go to a schedule of pulling them every 3 months and lubricating them.

 

Bummer:
When we were overlanding quite a bit. we often took the Rover swimming (never over the top of the wheels) but often and deep enough to warrant fluid inspections, wheel removal to refresh the anti seize compound and brake pin lubricating (we had the same problem you are experiencing) as part of the post trip recovery along with cleaning out all of the mud inside and out. I would spend more than an hour on my back in the driveway with the thing on 4 ramps and a pressure washer to get rid of the mud (or sea salt).

It can get quite expensive to replace engine, diff and transfer case fluid every time you get it wet, so we would pull the drain plug just enough to see if there was any water in the oil and replace as needed.

Bottom line, it may be something you add to the list every time you change the oil.

Jeff

 

The reason I cal my LR3 "Ginsu" is that no matter what I do for it, "but wait there's more!"

It started with a rear brake pad swap, there was some crunchy noises from the rear drivers side and sure enough, down to the metal on the inside. The other pads not so bad, and as it turns out the caliper has a sticky piston. Pins are fine. So likely going to need a new caliper, amd then on the passenger side I find that the rear upper control arm has a really bad bushing. So there, one job done and two more added to the list.

Has anyone had any luck removing the rear upper arm in one piece? I have a press and could replace the bushings.

 

Mine both came out in one piece. The bolts, however, did not. But I will say that if the bushings are due you may find the arms themselves are rusted and may need full replacement anyway. So maybe do a really careful inspection first and make sure they are not badly rusted before you dive in and discover you do.

 

I'm hoping it will warm up soon so I can fire up the bike and take the Ginsu off line for some rehab. Once I start digging in I imagine I will find it needs darn near everything!

It still beats a car payment.

 

Hella horn upgrade. Much louder but I did have some super horns installed and they went bad. They were the traditional shape and I am certain mud and such blocked one or both up. These are not suppose to be prone to that. I did not use the relay setup, using stock wiring. Will see if I blow a fuse. If I do I will rewire with a relay.