I finally installed a GVIF and backup camera... Next step will be to add a front camera and maybe a couple of side cameras to make things a little easier while off-roading.

 

Installed new nav cd , drove 2 hour round trip to buy a cargo cover for $40, yeaah no issues wohoo lol

 

Plasti dipped my side vent and front grill to match. Also cleaned my rims and shined all my plastic arches and trim.

 

I installed a new Thermostat in my 05 LR3. But now I'm having issues with it not blowing hot air inside. I let the car warm up for about 30 mins and the air inside hadn't got any warmer. :-/ Any tips?

 

Put more coolant in. Did you open the bleeder on the reservoir?

 

Bleeding the air out of the system takes longer than changing the thermostat. I would say it takes perhaps a couple of hours until you get to know the tricks.

During the refill process and after engine start, you have to have the heater, (both heaters if you have the rear system as well), running full blast to assist in water circulation thru the hoses. The air bleed valve tee, (jpg below), on the top of the engine hoses is where the air is to bleed from as you keep the overflow tank topped up.


It could take two hours but that is less time than it takes to replace various melted and warped aluminum bits within the engine.

 

Be prepared for that tee to fall apart too.

 

Yes, that is why I have a jpg of the tee.

I did install a new one in before the original failed as they all will do - you just do not know when - part of the routine maintenance I regard it.

 

Jafir, thats exactly what I needed to do. I think I was just getting too impatient. Thank for the help guys. I did have to replace that T bleeder also it exploded and coolant went everywhere, fun times.

 

I installed a new aux port in the front. I tapped into the rear aux port by splicing into the rear aux wires. I had to remove the whole center console to route the wires from the front to back. I also sourced out a new t-bleeder made of brass. It cost me under $30. There was a company online that was selling them for $50, what a ripoff. My t bleeder also has a better bleed screw on top. Just press and air releases. No need to unscrew. Sourced the parts on ebay. Thought I'd share in case anyone wanted to replace their brittle plastic t-bleeder before it crumbles.