2 documented faults
Other
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Alloy wheels difficult to remove.
All models with alloy wheels, →03/01.
Corrosion between hub spigot and wheel centre.
Workshop instructions & parts1 part
Workshop procedure
- Clean corrosion from wheel contact surfaces.
- Apply anti-seize grease to wheel contact surfaces.
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-seize grease | RYL105020L | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Unreliable spark plug operation.
All models.
What you'd notice
Short spark plug service life.
The repair
Poor reliability of spark plugs.
Workshop instructions & parts1 part
Workshop procedure
- Fit RN11YCC spark plugs.
- Replace spark plugs at 40.000 kilometre service intervals.
- Replace spark plugs at 24.000 mile service intervals.
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Spark plug - RN11YCC | ERR 3799 | 8 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Take it with you
Before you view one
Land Rover Range Rover Classic 3.5 (1987–1989)
Each documented fault as a quick check for a viewing or test drive — tick them off as you go.
A little workshop vocabulary
Workshop terms used on this page
Definitions for the technical language used in these bulletins.
- Anti-Seize
- Grease that stops mating parts (like a wheel on a hub) from corroding together
- Hub Spigot
- The raised centre of the hub that locates the wheel
Common questions
Using this guide.
What are the common faults with the Land Rover Range Rover Classic 3.5?
Garages and workshops regularly encounter two documented faults on the Land Rover Range Rover Classic 3.5 — all two concern the other. Each fault above lists the symptoms, cause, fix and any parts needed.
Does every Land Rover Range Rover Classic 3.5 have these faults?
No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual car. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.
Can I check for Land Rover Range Rover Classic 3.5 faults when viewing one?
Many of them, yes — the documented symptoms are things you can see, hear or feel on a viewing or test drive. The 'Before you view one' checklist above turns each documented fault into a quick check you can tick off as you go.