Seems strange that RRW are using now-superceded JLR oem part numbers as a reference.

Little praise can be handed to Land Rover for this latest major fiasco, however on the flip side I think I'd prefer a part with traceability and knowing it has been designed (and re-designed) with proper testing rather than an unknown part from a probable Chinese supplier that hasn't got the support of a multi national behind it for when things go wrong.

Lets not even get onto the wheel bearing and its origin!

Just by two-penneth worth L405 SV Autobiography LWB SDV8, finished in Aston Martin China Grey by ETO division.

If you want to go the cheap Chinese route then buy them from Rangeroverworlds suppliers, loads on AliExpress starting at £200...

If you read the blurb from RRW , it's very well laid out but actually tells you little and promises even less... Pete
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2014 L405 Autobiography SDV8 4.4 Loire Blue Ebony interior
-Click here for Thread-
2012 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged Ipanema Sand Sold
2011 L322 Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8 Baltic Blue. Sold
2002 L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 Epson Green (Fatty Offroader) Sold
-Click here for Project Fatty off roader-

They look identical to the Britpart offerings...

Now I have done both my 2016 L405 knuckles, few things I did do/change.

First bought Genuine LR Knuckles with a newer date of manufacture (2023) hoping that they have improved the quality (I know that's big ask).

Then replaced the metal bolt and the nut with a stainless steel.

Then fit a larger diameter stainless steel washers to increase the pinch surface area, so more force will get distributed at the top. tightened to 45Nm(new figure in TOPIx) NOT the 60Nm as in the old workshop manual.

Then at the end a good coating of lacquer spray to stop any water getting inside the joint. ( this will only extend the deterioration buy few months).

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Hope this is any help

Stainless steel and alloy do not work well together.

Thank you, and much appreciate the advise, I thought my protective coating will stop the water getting in. I could be wrong, but I shall keep an eye.

When using dissimilar metals you need some form of barrier, not a coating done after assembly... I use Tef Gel, used widely in the marine industry....

https://www.paintmarine.co.uk/tikal-tef-ge...eWwIUmdt4E Pete
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2014 L405 Autobiography SDV8 4.4 Loire Blue Ebony interior
-Click here for Thread-
2012 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged Ipanema Sand Sold
2011 L322 Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8 Baltic Blue. Sold
2002 L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 Epson Green (Fatty Offroader) Sold
-Click here for Project Fatty off roader-

woodyrvf750 wrote:

Robbie993 wrote:

oooooops... normally I like cracks.. but not this one!

noooo way I'm going on the Autobahn home with this. Left it at the dealer abroad, and took the plane home. They will let me know.... fingers crossed. By the way: 2015 and in the VIN range.

I checked last year, no crack, and now, this crack. It develops fast!

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How are you getting on "Robbie993"? As this is not a UK registered car I wonder if the UK recall applies, even though it is within the VIN range..

Mikey posted this on the prior page - seems to clearly state its a global recall, so maybe quote the reference number when asking ?

Seems to still say 2014-2016 Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

hMany thanks for notifying, and will mention it should be global. Keep you updated about the process.

And another one!

My my17 is being serviced by an indie and he has noticed the nearside knuckle is cracked. He’s told me not to drive it.

It’s outside the recall range.

I’m going to contact Land River tomorrow to try to get them to sort it. Wish me luck. 2017 (67) Vogue SE Corinthian Grey

hopefully you will have more joy, than what I had from the JLR with my late 2016 .

below is what I received from them back in November last year with regards to the N759.


"Thank you for contacting Jaguar Land Rover Client Relationship Centre on 10th November 2024.

The previously mentioned campaign is not outstanding on your vehicle, therefore the works cannot be completed under the campaign code as this is not applicable to your vehicle.

We are sorry that this response is not what your looking for, we can only advise that if you remain unhappy that you can seek 3rd party advise, should that be legal or with the Motoring Ombudsman who will contact us directly should they deem it necessary."

[quote="Abacus405"]And another one!

My my17 is being serviced by an indie and he has noticed the nearside knuckle is cracked. He’s told me not to drive it.

It’s outside the recall range.

I’m going to contact Land River tomorrow to try to get them to sort it. Wish me luck.[/quote

If you look at P53 of this thread and watch the attached video round about 15 min 30, it states the affected production dates being Oct. 01, 2014 to Nov 10, 2017.