Member Since: 06 Dec 2006
Location: Adrift........
Posts: 3095
Ball Joints
Just had my cars front Ball Joints replaced at 55K miles....
not covered by LR warranty Sir....wear and tear.........
Is this always the case??end of an era ....... maybe a Defender when it appears.......
16th Apr 2008 2:48 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10297
Si, no - Definately not. Had my lefthand one replaced at 48k on Monday (14th) under warrenty. (along with leaking steering rack and another EGR valve)
AlVolvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
16th Apr 2008 2:55 pm
jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
Location: Living among Bawbags
Posts: 4528
Mines replaced by dealer at last service 30k under warranty
Transformed the handling of the D3, I never realised it was that bad. Obvioulsy just crept up over time so felt normal.
16th Apr 2008 3:04 pm
wilsonmg
Member Since: 16 Apr 2008
Location: Wigan
Posts: 335
Hey Al . . . I hope that means replaced on Monday the 14th, and not the 14th time it has been replaced...
16th Apr 2008 3:04 pm
jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
Location: Living among Bawbags
Posts: 4528
Apparently it is a known fault with 05 thru 06 plates. According to the dealer anyway.
16th Apr 2008 3:05 pm
SPOTTER
Member Since: 06 Dec 2006
Location: Adrift........
Posts: 3095
That was my understanding.................unfortunately Service Manager is on holiday.........end of an era ....... maybe a Defender when it appears.......
What's that got to do with it? When chief monkey is away, talk to his deputy. If he hasn't authorised a deputy to make decisions it should be brought to the attention of the dealer principle (god monkey).
Suggest politely that deputy monkey may wish to do their job and talk to LR Tech to get warranty approval. If not forthcoming, ring LRCC and ask them why your car appears to be excluded from this well documented problem. Works a treat with EPB problems so should work here too I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
16th Apr 2008 3:39 pm
SPOTTER
Member Since: 06 Dec 2006
Location: Adrift........
Posts: 3095
Already been through the EPD thing ND
On my way down there now....from Bristol to remonstrate......
hope I make it before closing time end of an era ....... maybe a Defender when it appears.......
16th Apr 2008 3:46 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10297
how many miles is that, from Bristol to Remonstrate?
AlVolvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
ViaMichelin thinks Remonstrate is in Rickmansworth, so about 110 miles I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
16th Apr 2008 4:12 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72790
So no chance of getting there today then!!
16th Apr 2008 4:14 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26702
Had my joints done at 70k
16th Apr 2008 7:10 pm
geirstein
Member Since: 25 Feb 2008
Location: Oppdal
Posts: 36
My balls also changed just prior to 3 year warranty ran out (complimentary of the dealer), 58.000 kilometers on the clock.
17th Apr 2008 3:08 am
DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
Posts: 11412
No, I'll resist - those last two posts are just tooooo easy......
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