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Land Rover Discovery
Report: Coolant May Leak Under Middle Due to Leaking Throttle Body Deicer
Land Rover Discovery Problem
Model Years Affected: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Average Mileage: 96,950 mi (56,000 mi - 180,000 mi)
A Coolant leak under the middle of the vehicle can be caused by a leaking throttle body deicer. Coolant travels down the engine towards the rear before dripping to the ground.
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Report #1Visitor, 2001 Land Rover Discovery, 56,000 mi
green coolant 'crust' at loacation of gasket connecting throtle body to engine
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Report #2Visitor, 2000 Land Rover Discovery, 180,000 mi
coolant smells coming from under truck
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Report #3Visitor, 2002 Land Rover Discovery, 125,000 mi
coolant leaking from under the middle of engine and running hot.
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Report #4robel, 2004 Land Rover Discovery, 75,000 mi
Rookiecoolant leaks of throttle
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Report #5Visitor, 2001 Land Rover Discovery
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Report #6cburges, 2001 Land Rover Discovery, 56,000 mi
RookieDealer diagnosed problem. Recommended I replace radiator as well. Second time at dealer for coolant leak repair work. In total, about $3000 fix.
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Report #7Visitor, 2001 Land Rover Discovery, 114,000 mi
Coolant leaking from deicer under the throttle body. Technician at Big Al's tried to diagnose as a coolant pump failure.
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Report #8Visitor, 2002 Land Rover Discovery
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Report #9Visitor, 2000 Land Rover Discovery, 82,000 mi
Coolant May Leak Under Middle Due to Leaking Throttle Body Deicer
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Report #10Visitor, 2000 Land Rover Discovery, 87,600 mi
coolant leaks from throttle body. replaced part, still leaks a little.
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Report #11Visitor, 2003 Land Rover Discovery
Throttle body heater(deicer) gasket leak.
Smelled like antifreeze ... hose looks like gas line hose! was scary to look at but smelled OK.
Thinking about disconnecting the thing.Flag ThisLike0