Head Gaskets or Easy Fix? End of this Smoking Land Rover LR4

In our last video on LR4 maintenance we visited the common timing chain ailment. This video we have something not quite as common, but it appears to be terminal by the amount of smoke.
Let's dive in and see if it is a terminal diagnosis of bad head gaskets or if we luck out and it is something minor.
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[@kl3vr]

My new to me LR4 makes that exact walrus sound, and I had no idea how to describe it! thanks, new PCV valves incoming.

[@LostCauseRanch]

Awesome, hopefully that is it for you.

[@IowaLR4]

i should probably add this to my maintenance list.

[@LostCauseRanch]

Yes, I haven’t run into it on these at the same rate as we saw it on BMW’s. But for how inexpensive and easy they are to replace it is cheap insurance. It was impressive how much this one smoked at points, it completely blocked the road when it happened.

[@TrustingJesus67]

Glad you could figure it out for cheap. I was given a 2002 Kia Sportage 4x4 from someone at church. They found out I didn't have a vehicle for 10 1/2 years. I was able to fix some things, but the whole underneath is rusted and ball joints giving out. When it does the death wobble, it will have to go. I'm thankful I've had for a year and a half and I could fix a few things for cheap also. God Bless

[@USACRYPTONOTICIAS]

i hope my lr4 have same problem. thanks

[@LostCauseRanch]

You have one smoking? Did it overheat at all?

[@USACRYPTONOTICIAS]

@@LostCauseRanch recently have overheat too.

[@MegaSkypes]

How to not turn a 5.0 litre V8 into a 2 stroke! Glad it was an easy fix and if mine was to do that at least I have an easy fix! Thanks 🙏🏼

[@LostCauseRanch]

Yes, pretty crazy. Sometimes it’s nice when its an easy fix.

[@timothyberlinski2299]

I have a 2010 RR supercharged and I did the timing stuff about 70,000 miles ago. Ever since the coolant needs to be refilled every once in awhile. I have recently noticed alot of white smoke when I start it, smell coolant when I drive so I figured head gasket. I did the exhaust gas tester in the reservoir and fluid never turned yellow, I put dye in the fluid and don't see any leaks that accounts for Tha much fluid loss. I am at a loss as to where all this coolant is going.

[@MirandaKiseki]

thanks a lot for this video

[@bigboycars]

Congratulations 🎉🍾🎈🎊

[@zachoover3534]

Where did you go to order these? Mine are out and the part stores around my town look at me like I am talking nonsense

[@rosendotorres156]

Hi again I see you keep on your videos good job, for some reason they are fun to watch… I need some parts for my Range Rover maybe you can help

[@LostCauseRanch]

I don’t have a ton of later model parts around, but what are you looking for and I can check. Most of my collection is Disco 1 and 2.

[@rosendotorres156]

@@LostCauseRanch thanks for answering my text, I need a head unit (stereo) and a roof rack. I really want to get a roofnest camping tent. The model is a 2012 Range Rover autobiography. Thanks for your time.

[@mybrilliantlife9476]

I changed my PCV on my LR3 4.4 just the other day, and just now blew out the biggest dirtiest thickest cloud of toxic smoke right in the middle of a big intersection sitting at a long light, i turned off the engine because the shame and smell were getting too much, it cleared up after going for a minute and seems ok now, but OMG WTF I wanta crush this thing, I just spent 10 hours and a few hundred bucks to replace a noisy left hub, first drive the annoying noise was still there!! turns out it was the backing plate all along, took that off, though the hub does feel better, FYI just returned from a 3000 mile trip, so who knows what caused the smoke??? a clogged cat? EGR valve, all fluids look great, level and clear????

[@scottvanengelenhoven4401]

Did you have any engine codes come up with this white smoke?

[@jaysonmeeker]

Did this give you a restricted performance code?

[@LostCauseRanch]

I can’t remember exactly. But I don’t believe so.

[@mireyadorantes9985]

My LR4 is blowing out white smoke too & it’s giving me the “restricted performance.” It’s also going through coolant very fast. I really hope it’s not a blown head gasket 😢

[@mireyadorantes9985]

I just had these things replaced about 6 months ago but now it’s blowing out white smoke too & it’s giving me the restricted performance. It’s also going through coolant very fast. I really hope it’s not a blown head gasket 😢 can PCV valves break this fast?

[@LostCauseRanch]

I mean that is possible depending on the quality of the replacement valve diaphragms. But if it is going through coolant that is not going to be caused by the PCV. So unless you also have a big external coolant leak I would be afraid of head gaskets.

[@desiresalaazar9698]

Does these range rovers run for a while after replacing head gaskets or it blows up soon again?

[@blackbirdfpv1981]

How can I reach you. I think mine is sucking oil in the pcv system I'm not sure please. I am a single father taking care of my elderly family member and work two jobs and help anyone I can. But now I need help. my range rover is smoking but don't get hot etc. Please help I

[@oilyragsgarage7200]

Just started watching, I'm going to make have a guess. Transmission modulator valve?

[@claytonscott999]

Hey man, I've got a 2011 LR4 that I'm pretty sure has a busted head gasket. I'm a rookie at this stuff and I can't seem to find any videos showing that job. Do you have any videos for a head gasket replacement for the LR4?

[@r1crs2009]

Wish you were nearby to help me just bought a lr4 for the wife she was so happy car is like new the guys that sold it to us let’s just say he lies coolant res keeps needing to be refilled every day , we are just disappointed

[@mireyadorantes9985]

Same thing happened to me. I bought it last year & it started giving me problems within a week😢 it’s now blowing out white smoke too & it’s giving me the restricted performance. It’s also going through coolant very fast. I really hope it’s not a blown head gasket 😢

[@Kalani-xq9mn]

So what would you think we had our head gasket done last year and getting low coolant on our vehicle not sure where leak is coming from it is wet by the pullys thermostat but not sure if coolant or something else. Also replaced crossed over pipes with head gasket not sure what do you think

[@LostCauseRanch]

Was the water pump replaced?

[@Kalani-xq9mn]

@@LostCauseRanch no it wasn’t

[@bigboycars]

PCV?

[@LostCauseRanch]

Yes, just ends up sucking oil right into the intake when its cracks the diaphragm.

[@kearnsey64]

I wish I lived near you so I could find a mechanic I can trust. The one I have is good but I just wonder if he does maintenance by the Rover standards?

[@LostCauseRanch]

Unfortunately we are not doing public repairs anymore anyways, what part of the country are you in? Sometimes I miss some peoples messages because of the amount that come through but always up for giving some advice if you ever have questions.

[@kearnsey64]

@@LostCauseRanch Peoples Republic of Massachusetts unfortunately!!

[@Bobby82568]

Nice work sir, I never get that lucky however I did just replace my O2 sensors and now my D2 is ready for the trails. Is there a mod for the baffle on these to replace the one that goes on the passenger side valve cover?

[@stevenmoran4060]

Plenty of mechanics would charge for new head gaskets and pocket the profits.

[@LostCauseRanch]

I’d have a whole lot more money and Rovers if I could live like those people haha. Much rather be fair to everyone though.

[@blackbirdfpv1981]

Wondering if mine is a vacuum pump issue as if I remove the oil cap it bogs down but not sure

[@LostCauseRanch]

That could still be the pcv diaphragms. How mechanically inclined are you? Able to pop the diaphragm caps off?

[@blackbirdfpv1981]

@@LostCauseRanch I am I sent u my number on ur page to call me

[@blackbirdfpv1981]

@@LostCauseRanch mine is an 08 4.2l supercharged I have video I can send u

[@patrickquinn3574]

Rover Issures... #FirstWorldProblems!

[@LostCauseRanch]

It’s a rough life isn’t it?

[@stevetheangle]

was it a petrol or diesel?

[@LostCauseRanch]

5.0 petrol.

[@stevetheangle]

@@LostCauseRanch only a dumbass (i can read & write in American, are you impressed) would buy a petrol Land Rover of any model.& these huge engines arent neccessary, your egoes are bitng you (gotta have a big engine to show how big i am a man)...ergo, people that dont buy the engines we buy, are going to suffer the consequenecies. Land Rovers are Diesel vehicles when they are at their best...

[@graemelliott3942]

Lucky!

[@LostCauseRanch]

Yes! Every once in a while it’s not a catastrophe.

[@silli1939]

Crazy that

[@djcharamusca1]

Where do you recommend buying the parts?

[@gtryan987]

Was the oil level going low on this?

[@LostCauseRanch]

Didn’t run it long enough to check the consumption and did an oil change after fixing it. It will consume a good amount of oil if you let it go like that though as it is just sucking it from the crankcase into the combustion chamber.

[@gtryan987]

@@LostCauseRanch I have a similar issue, only a slow coolant leak, (no visible leak) white smoke on start up only...but no Oil consumption. I'm thinking of trying a sealant first...still debating...

[@davidgarcia-mendia]

Hi from Canada! Ive got a 2010 LR4 with the 5.0 V8 that smokes white a lot on hard acceleration, it doesnt overheat, doesnt loose coolant, did the test and didnt turn yellow and the reservoir doesnt bubble when running...I replaced both PCV valves as per your video but it is still doing it, what is this white smoke?? Please, I would really appreciate it if you could let me know your thoughts, thanks!!

[@stevetheangle]

that is likely to be the exhaust boxes clearing out bevause you've been using it at lot revs in town and the boxes dont get hot. go on the highwy ast high speed and dro the gears so the revs go up. keep it at 3000rpm for about 10 mins and it will clear out the boxes. these arent mall crawlers, they are long journey heavy load vehicles...

[@romantkachuk168]

Jeez, dealer ripped me to replace a complete head cover on the same matter. Bastards

[@LostCauseRanch]

That’s pretty common with shops whenever there is a pcv integrated in the valve cover.

[@romantkachuk168]

@@LostCauseRanch but it was with the same engine lol

[@LostCauseRanch]

@@romantkachuk168 Haha. I knew that, was just saying a lot of places will replace the whole valve cover on engines that have this same style cap that clips on to the cover, even though Land Rover lists a separate part number. Some of the BMW’s that run the same style are “non replaceable”. Sucks. I’m biased, but I am a firm believer that you will get better service from a good independent shop for repairs once the factory warranty is up. But not everyone is going to have access to that depending on your area especially with Land Rovers.

[@djcharamusca1]

I have the same problem but only when I accelerate too much

[@LutandaMutamina]

Hi. Did I have the same problem, did you get yours sorted out?

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[@campdog2023]

cool as!