Seems strange that RRW are using now-superceded JLR oem part numbers as a reference.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