Member Since: 04 Jul 2022
Location: CHORLEY
Posts: 6
1 year old inlet manifold failure
Hi, I had the dreaded restricted performance message last year, smoke tested and had both inlet manifolds replaced with the OEM versions in Aug 23.
Unfortunately I'm now getting restricted performance again with the same error codes. I was assuming it couldn't be the manifolds again but after another smoke test it looks to be the passenger side manifold is split.
I'll be contacting the garage but I was wondering if people had any thoughts if this is expected or suggests a clear defect in the part, and if so who should cover the 7-800 labour cost?
As the parts were from land rover I'm expecting those to be covered for 2 years, but I don't really want to just replace the broken one if I'm paying for labour.
Cheers
20th Oct 2024 8:00 am
Sundayjumper
Member Since: 23 Sep 2024
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 106
Lemonjelly wrote:
I'll be contacting the garage but I was wondering if people had any thoughts if this is expected or suggests a clear defect in the part, and if so who should cover the 7-800 labour cost?
This is not the answer you want but the labour cost will be on you I'm afraid. LR warranty will only cover the replacement part and unless you can prove the garage fitted them wrong in the first place - very unlikely over a year down the line - it's not their problem either.
(I'm assuming fitting was an Indy, not a main agent ?)
20th Oct 2024 10:54 am
Lemonjelly
Member Since: 04 Jul 2022
Location: CHORLEY
Posts: 6
Thanks and yeah I was hoping they might but I was already thinking they probably wouldn't! It is an indy and as they're good I wouldn't try to get them to cover the cost - as you say I'm sure it was installed correctly.
Anyone have any thoughts on if I've just been incredibly unlucky or if a manifold failure within a year/5k miles is common?
We live on a hill so I'm sure that will put some pressure through it, but it's an expensive job if it's repeatedly going to happen.
Either way I think I would be inclined to do both sides concurrently.
Good luck
NJSS
20th Oct 2024 11:09 am
Sundayjumper
Member Since: 23 Sep 2024
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 106
Lemonjelly - no harm in asking of course ! Maybe depends if you catch them in a good mood.
NJSS - I'm very interested in those too. I do my own spannering so if they fail and I need to buy OEM ones, the extra cost is small and mainly just my time, not £800+ at a garage ! I have these saved as a bookmark:
My concern about AliExpress is having to pay import duty & VAT:-
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Member Since: 04 Jul 2022
Location: CHORLEY
Posts: 6
Thanks all! Fingers crossed LR will cover it as they were genuine from them, and there isn't any reason I'm aware of why it should've failed.
I'll give my garage a ring tomorrow to try to sort.
20th Oct 2024 5:04 pm
Sundayjumper
Member Since: 23 Sep 2024
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 106
NJSS wrote:
My concern about AliExpress is having to pay import duty & VAT:-
You may be charged customs duties and taxes for something you bought on AliExpress because:
• Duties and taxes are typically not included in the price of the item, and might not be included in the overall shipping costs you pay to the seller.
• When shopping on AliExpress, you are buying from overseas sellers. That’s why sometimes you will be asked to pay customs duty.
The taxes may depend on where your order was sent from, the type of items you bought, their value and the weight of the package. Different countries may have different tax policies regarding specific products. It’s always best to confirm this with the seller or your local customs authority.
You are responsible to clear VAT on all purchases made on AliExpress. This can be done through the VAT clearance procedure of your local customs authority in your country of residence.
I am putting my money where my mouth is - I've just ordered a pair of manifolds via Aliexpress. They actually collect the VAT automatically - but not the duty, curiously. I will update my "My Discovery 4" thread in due course !
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4th Nov 2024 12:16 pm
itsaguything
Member Since: 20 Dec 2023
Location: Manotick, On
Posts: 259
Aliexpress=chinesium. Good luck.2015 LR4 HSE Lux Aintree Green
2013 LR2 HSE Radiance Red
2007 XKR Jaguar Racing Green
2005 XJR Jaguar Racing Green
2002 S-Type R British Racing Green
4th Nov 2024 1:12 pm
Sundayjumper
Member Since: 23 Sep 2024
Location: Berkshire
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I’ll be sure to keep you updated
4th Nov 2024 2:12 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10684
itsaguything wrote:
Aliexpress=chinesium. Good luck.
But if they are metal, how much worse than factory plastic ones can they be?
4th Nov 2024 3:38 pm
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Kept hearing the same waffle in the 70's and 80's about 'Jap cr-p', and yet the Japanese decimated the British car, motorcycle and electronics industry as well as causing great upheaval in other countries industries.
The same Chinese now have the largest electric car products and I believe BYD overtook Tesla as the biggest electric car producer.
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They actually collect the VAT automatically - but not the duty, curiously. I will update my "My Discovery 4" thread in due course !
