victor21

congrats.

Im using AC Delco marine (voyager) battery, which supposed to be slightly expensive than regular car battery of AC Delco but with very high superior quality. Been using it over 2 years w/o any dancing light or starting problems.

235 - 285 would be bit over IMHO, 255 is doable. Im not concern about base width gain of 2 or 4 cm in total, but more on height variation which will gain from 32 inch (stock) to 35.38 inch.

Your current setup: 85% x 235 = 199.75 cm x 2 = 399.5 / 10 (cm) = 39.95 cm / 2.5(inch) = 15.98 + R16 = 31.98 inches tall

Option 1: 85% x 255 = 216.75 cm x 2 = 433.5 / 10 (cm) = 43.35 cm / 2.5(inch) = 17.34 + R16 = 33.34 inches tall

Option 2: 85% x 285 = 242.25 cm x 2 = 484.5 / 10 (cm) = 48.45 cm / 2.5(inch) = 19.38 + R16 = 35.38 inches tall

Instead of that, you can only buy that small rubber from parts shop for 15 aed. Have done this and worked great for my 2005 RR. Bought key FOB rubber from Gulf star in sharjah.

thanks for useful information. and very precise too.

in satwaa i have got my sisters Rang lining fixed i feel as its fixed with glue so in summers it comes off. i cant remember the shop name that fixed it but he charged me 400 had to bargain big time.

Nice ride man. Good luck. Im drooling.

just today i read in the papers that a family past away when the tire got burst in salalah road please do take very good care of you wheels.

oh this is the story in most of the dealers place god only know what they are going to loose by giving this information what i did after getting frustrated is i went there with my registration card and didnt leave till i got a print out of my service history.

petrol is better. the engine survive for longer time too and we pay less for maintenance especially where in dubai we never have that leisure time to fix our own car.

good knowledge about pricing i must say.

Is it sold, or not

Any pictures please, like Macrover asked.

Hi Mac, after long time. Back in dubai in wrong summer time. heheheh.

Thats nice bit of news. i have also never heard it. Just read it right here. Feel proud to drive Land Rover In Dubai and feel Green towards the environment. Good find iftekar.

Its the summer time starts so all the minute issues in AC becomes very big and show its ugly face.

Start with proper AC service and check the freon level, and see if AC filter and evaporator need change, Is AC fan is working when u switch on the AC? Thats it, no other thing left unattended, i guess.

How much you looking to sell it for?

Just curious to know, that why you are switching from 18 to 16 inches. Anything wrong with current geometry or wheels?

OF COURSE YES.

Make sure car is well service and you can drive upto 10k kms in 7 days no problem. Its LR3 and not some cheap donkey cart. RESPECT and enjoy.

HSE is High Specification Engine with limited options and creature comfort.

Vogue is the higher end with lot of wood trim, and extra detailing and more options and style like color coded bumper, different color seat piping etc.

Dear Kalpana,

LR means LAND ROVER, they are the first company on earth making actual working 4x4 that can be used for offroad and even for ploughing farms as a tractor. Dont baby your LR, this is nothing for them. Drive it as you like and enjoy it.

Get the gear box looked into once, if its from the coupling inside the gearbox that switches from D to R is making noise?

If its not too loud and bad, i would just ignore it. Make sure all gear oil and diff oils are within their oil life and not turned black.

Get 265 BFG or ATR, both are equally good for sand and rock climbing.

Slight different in spare tire wont make any difference if ever you use spare for few days, so i hope you are not only changing to get perfect size but actually you have a need for offroad usage. To be honest tire difference contribute 5% on performance and that climb issue what you are referring having another hidden issue known as real output difference. Check HP and torque for fortuner against its weight and do same for disco.

The Fortuner is available with two engines, the 118 kW (160 PS; 158 hp) rated 2.7 L or the 175 kW (238 PS; 235 hp) rated 4.0 L.

1999 - 2003 LR Disco: Produced 188 hp (140 kW) at 4,750 rpm and 250 lb·ft (340 N·m) at 2,600 rpm.

Fortuner: 235 hp / 1800kg = 130 hp/ton

Disco: 188 hp / 2000 kg = 94hp/ton

Double check the figures, as i have done this very quickly to give you an idea. You can do same for torque figures.

w/o MAF you will get bad fuel mileage for sure and its not advisable. Any other Japanese car will switch off in 2 burps as you disconnect the MAF.

You fluctuation now 600 -1000 is due to AC load. Try switching off AC and it wont fluctuate. Clean the MAF with carburetor cleaner that you can get in any accessory shop and fit it back asap. While at it open the Air filter and clean it, if too dirty or turned dark then buy new one. And spray some carb cleaner on the inside mesh of Air filter neck, thats where MAF sensor sits and monitor the air flow and due to dusty of choked air filter it goes crazy. Clean clean clean.

Removing the alternator

Part one :- Disconnect battery and remove accessory drive belt. then remove 2 bolts securing generator to mounting bracket.

After releasing generator from mounting bracket remove nuts securing generator leads, and release leads.

Now remove generator from mounting bracket and remove pulley from generator.

For installing the alternator

Part Two:- Installation is reverse of removal procedure and tighten nuts and bolts to specifications.

Hey Disco girl, when are we going to disco. Just kidding.

very nice ID.

About your requirement, knowing Dubai about 10 years your chances are very minimal in renting such specialize car but again there are chances as you need for 2 years commitment.

Idea 1:

Write a mail and copy to all te following rent a car company, i hope some might assist you as an exception as none them would have this in there fleet. But when you need for 2 good years they might get attracted.

Hertz, Budget rent a car, Dimaonlease, Sixt, fastuae, discount rent a car, thrity, avis, dollar.

Idea 2:

Write same mail to Al Tayer or Al tayer rent a car division (if it exists). Al tayer is the sole dealer of Land Rover in UAE.

Idea 3:

Drive any rent a car for 1 month and then buy LR3 on bank loan, and when you leave you can sell it. It's depreciation will cost you MUCH LESS than monthly rental.

It is very good car in desert, just be sensible driver considering car weight and power.