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tomcat59alan · Feb 8, 2015

Grrrrrr said:
For this one you just need a very long screwdriver. Only costs a few quid.

and your 3 yr old hands may come in handy.

Grrrrrr · Feb 8, 2015

Saint.V8 said:
If it has a slight greasy sticky texture it is coolant....if it tastes bitter sweet it is coolant!!

His wife is already balking at the money he is spending on the car. If he's down on his knees licking it then questions really will be asked.

Grrrrrr · Feb 8, 2015

tomcat59alan said:
and your 3 yr old hands may come in handy.

He has the hands of a 3 year old? Where's the rest? Do the police know?

Saint.V8 · Feb 8, 2015

Grrrrrr said:
His wife is already balking at the money he is spending on the car. If he's down on his knees licking it then questions really will be asked.

:hysterically_laughi:hysterically_laughi:hysterically_laughi

Ianwallace · Feb 8, 2015

I washed it with just water to get the mud of then a sponge to clean then another jet wash to get the soap off.

The carpet was slightly damp on the side of the tunnel were the heater vent is for your feet

Ianwallace · Feb 8, 2015

Sorry guys I used my sons hands to wash the car I can't afford to give him any more pocket money

brianp38dse · Feb 8, 2015

Deffo sounds like o rings, its about the cheapest fault parts wise on a range rover.

Grrrrrr · Feb 9, 2015

brianp38dse said:
Deffo sounds like o rings, its about the cheapest fault parts wise on a range rover.

Compared to those b*st*rd spiral clutch pins they're a walk in the park.

brianp38dse · Feb 9, 2015

Grrrrrr said:
Compared to those b*st*rd spiral clutch pins they're a walk in the park.

Dont mention clutch its my next jod not looking forward to it

Datatek · Feb 9, 2015

Grrrrrr said:
What did you wash it with? Soap or chemicals?

Normally the antifreeze leave a green colour behind when it evaporates.

Usual culprits of water ingress:

Pollen filters (see Brain's draughtexcluder fix - 5 minute job)
Sunroof drains (haven't got one so going on hearsay)
Aircon drains popping off (5 minute job to check)
Heater matrix O rings (RangeRover.net has the how to, I think although there might be one on here too. Stealers will cost a fortune.)

Why would the antifreeze leave a green colour when the normal anti freeze is pink? Mine had a nice pink stain with pretty crystals

Ianwallace · Feb 9, 2015

You guys are right not a lot of people want to do this job. But I remembered I have a warranty on the car so I'm going to see if I can claim [emoji28]

tomcat59alan · Feb 9, 2015

Datatek said:
Mine had a nice pink stain with pretty crystals

Oooo get you, goes with your eye's I suppose.

Saint.V8 · Feb 9, 2015

Ianwallace said:
You guys are right not a lot of people want to do this job. But I remembered I have a warranty on the car so I'm going to see if I can claim [emoji28]

Hope its a good warranty, some places consider rubber O rings as perishable and as such consumable items not covered as failure!

Ianwallace · Feb 9, 2015

Is it worth doing the heater matrix also do you think?

Littelwill · Feb 9, 2015

If it was me... Id rather do this job myself, yeah its fiddly, but will the student in the dealership/garage take as much care and time over all your plastic clips etc as you? ...? I doubt it....

Ianwallace · Feb 9, 2015

I wish I had the time to do it myself. I work all hours

Saint.V8 · Feb 9, 2015

Ianwallace said:
Is it worth doing the heater matrix also do you think?

Only if you truly suspect it has a hole or is sufficiently corroded to warrant it....getting the matrix out on a RHD vehicle is a real pain...

If you are paying a garage to do the O rings, then maybe get them to replace the heater too, as they will dismantle the dash anyway, so while its apart they may aswell!!

Ianwallace · Feb 9, 2015

You say get them to replace the heater are you referring to the heater matrex

http://www.island-4x4.co.uk/range-rover-heater-matrix-stc3261-p-1026.html

odyssey · Feb 9, 2015

If you're lucky you may find that someone has been there before and done it, I found that's what had happened with mine, the guide here : Heater o-ring replacement full procedure & new shortcuts shows what is involved.The required surgery to the inner panel and duct had been done, It only took me about 45mins, relevant thread here http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f10/philips-pozidrive-271810.html.

There are several vids on youtube also.

Good luck.

Alastair

domino · Feb 9, 2015

Also relevant: Forge Steel 450mm Long Reach Screwdriver Set 4Pcs | Screwdriver Sets | Screwfix.com

Worked a charm - I bought them for exactly that purpose!

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