1) Safety – No matter how hard we plan out trip, oftentimes we cannot predict changes in weather condition. One minute it is sunny and dusty the next you’ll find yourself in front of a raging river. Try as we may to avoid a torrential river, sometimes it is the only option that we have to get across to safety.…
Read moreDid you know that there are over 1781 Land Rover vehicles used in movies and TV series? Not to mention music videos! Amongst the Land Rover models, the Defender is the most popularly used in television series and feature films. Meanwhile Range Rover and Range Rover Sport gets has more appearances in music videos than any other luxury SUV in the…
Read more2015 is here and we at Roverworks are sure that all of you still have a holiday hangover. How many of you visited your family or relatives from the interstate? Some probably flew outside the country and headed to that long-planned holiday destination. While most of us decided to have a “staycation” in Canberra, we are not excused from the hustle…
Read moreIt’s that time of the year again. With only 10 days to go before Christmas, Australians can’t wait to go on their long-awaited destination holiday. While some are busy packing their bags and checking their travel checklist, most people still prefer to have a staycation instead. Explore your backyard and see what the local areas have to offer. Whether you plan to visit the countryside…
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One of the common problems we fix with the TDV6 engine from Discovery 3, Discovery 4, and Range Rover Sport as the vehicles get older is EGR valves – Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valves. The EGR system is a method that has been developed by engineers to reduce emissions from engines. They open only at idle, and at full throttle, to allow…
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With the hotter weather coming up we can have some awful overheating problems happen. In particular, the TDV6 engines in Discovery 3, Discovery 4, and Range Rover Sport have a plastic water outlet in the valley of the engine. The hot coolant water comes out of the engine, and into the top radiator hose through this spout. We have had several of…
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The Discovery 2 has a unique front prop shaft connecting the transfer box to the front diff. It has a “cardinal joint” on the transfer box end – two universal joints right next to each other. This allows for a greater range of movement with a lesser angle on each universal joint. The problem with these is that when they wear…
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Land Rover braking systems need specialist care. At Roverworks, we can replace brake pads and rotors, as well as repair hydraulics and ABS (Anti-skid or Anti-lock Braking Systems) fitted to Land Rover vehicles as a one-stop shop for all repairs and maintenance. Never take a Land Rover to a generic suspension shop for suspension repairs. Changing bushes with non-manufacturer recommended components will lead…
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It’s quite interesting to note some of the features of the TDV6 engine when stripped – particularly the location of the timing belt, the high pressure fuel pump, the fuel cooler, oil filter and the top coolant neck. Each 168,000 kms, the timing belt job needs to be done, along with a major service. The timing belt on the front of the…
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Don’t try this at home! Glow Plugs are a high risk job on the TDV6 2.7 litre engine, and Roverworks got to experience firsthand the challenges of undertaking the complicated process. The customer had failed glow plugs, with the usual symptoms of difficulty starting when cold, and the glow plugs needed to be changed. There are 6 of them, located in the valley…
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