8/15/2023 0 Comments 2012 range rover sport![]() ![]() This was replaced with the original shade of leather (imported from the UK), which caused a slight mismatch due to the age but has settled in nicely with some usage. The seat base of both the front seats had worn out completely. The reason this thread got so delayed is that I forgot to click pictures of the interior after the work was done! The photos below are after ~7 months of usage, so please excuse the dirt and hand marks that have already come up. And finally a complete interior and exterior detailing.Broken bumper reflector needed to be replaced.Key shell was completely destroyed and held together with tape.Roof lining had sagged and needed to be renewed.The head lights were faded and needed to be restored.The two front seats needed leather work.It did need a bit of TLC in terms of cosmetics, but nothing major. The tail light had to be opened up for that and it was fixed with some soldering. Less challenging but equally important gearbox mounting (new vs old)Įlectricals was not much, just that the rear left indicator wasn't working due to a break in circuit inside the tail light. These mounts were the OE ones, made by Borg & Beck in the UK. We only had to remove a small section of the chassis, exhaust, and who knows what else to fit these in! It took 2 of my guys over 5 hours to complete the job. No wonder they're so often ignored and left to shake up the entire cabin. The engine mounts on this car are one of the most challenging to install, up there with the Mercedes W253, BMW F15, in terms of difficulty and time taken. Transfer case fluid, which was not only a challenge to source, but surprisingly expensive (2500+ per litre). One would be surprised at how often these tasks are ignored. Transmission service, with replacement of transmission oil (naturally), transmission filter, transfer case oil, and differential oil. This is supposed to be clear or with a greenish tinge. In went Brembo Italy pads, hopefully the better performance of these pads will also result in a longer replacement interval. All the pads were worn to nothing, and the owner did complain of frequent brake pad replacements with average pad life under 20,000km right from the first set. The next order of business was the braking system. They were replaced with 4 new Pirelli Scorpions. The most alarming and urgent job was to replace all 4 tyres. That explains why most Range Rovers I see have original diesel filters, right from the factory. ![]() The made in USA Mahle filter is not only expensive, but also a massive pain to replace. I tend to use Mobil 1 ESP 5w30 in a number of applications because while it may not have all the manufacturer approvals, it is a very suitable oil for cars with DPFs, and I've not had a single DPF error come up in any car with this oil. ![]() The car is almost at 100k kms, so this much maintenance is not extraordinary. ![]()
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