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 PAS advice req. while in the Outer Hebrides! |
Sidetops
 30th Dec 2019 7:29 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 1533 · Subject: PAS advice req. while in the Outer Hebrides! |
Thanks, I will try that. I think it’s likely to be the pump.
Interestingly I expected the noise to get worse, but was surprised when it appeared to fade away. Logic would suggest maybe there’s s ... |
| PAS advice req. while in the Outer Hebrides! |
Sidetops
30th Dec 2019 6:19 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 1533 · Subject: PAS advice req. while in the Outer Hebrides! |
| Thanks for the reply, I should have said - yes first thing I did was to pull over to check the level, and it’s fine. |
| PAS advice req. while in the Outer Hebrides! |
Sidetops
30th Dec 2019 6:00 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 1533 · Subject: PAS advice req. while in the Outer Hebrides! |
| Hi everyone, we’re currently in the Outer Hebrides with the Freelander 2. Before leaving I had the steering rack and reservoir replaced. Today a similar noise to a worn steering rack started. But it ... |
| Western Power Steering |
Sidetops
8th Oct 2019 8:38 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 2036 · Subject: Western Power Steering |
I've decided to bite the bullet and pay the full amount quoted 
I would've had to buy the rack and supply it to the repairer, which is perhaps a bit risky. |
| Western Power Steering |
Sidetops
7th Oct 2019 12:29 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 2036 · Subject: Western Power Steering |
Hi everyone.
The power steering rack has failed in my Freelander. I’ve had a quote of £1100 inc vat to s&f including reservoir and wheel alignment. I understand the rack is £600 + vat, but ... |
| TOTAL FAILURE OF DASHBOARD AND ALL INSTRUMENTS *SOLVED* |
Sidetops
20th Jul 2019 3:41 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 18 · Views: 15874 · Subject: TOTAL FAILURE OF DASHBOARD AND ALL INSTRUMENTS *SOLVED* |
| Thank you so much for those who kindly offered the solution to this issue. Today out of the blue my Freelander wouldn’t start. After jump starting the dash display went dead except for a barcode pat ... |
| Cambelt covered in oil |
Sidetops
3rd Feb 2018 12:08 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 3421 · Subject: Cambelt covered in oil |
Great!
I had been quoted £800 by one LR specialist, £500 by a main dealer - without the water pump, and £375 by the local specialist who carried out the work. The additional amount was for chan ... |
| Cambelt covered in oil |
Sidetops
3rd Feb 2018 9:48 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 3421 · Subject: Cambelt covered in oil |
Freeleander is fixed and back home!
Turned out both front oil crankshaft and front camshaft seals were leaking and required replacement.
Local LR specialist changed the cambelt, water pump, bo ... |
| Cambelt covered in oil |
Sidetops
1st Feb 2018 4:39 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 3421 · Subject: Cambelt covered in oil |
Thanks very much. Not sure why I'm often sceptical about things like this  |
| Cambelt covered in oil |
Sidetops
1st Feb 2018 4:20 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 3421 · Subject: Cambelt covered in oil |
Hi everyone,
Decided to have the cambelt replaced a year early on my Freelander 2 TD4 auto, before towing my caravan with it 725 miles to Scotland.
Probably a good shout, as the Land Rover spe ... |
| Help! in Kingsbridge (Dartmouth) Devon |
Sidetops
3rd Jul 2017 7:26 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 2228 · Subject: Help! in Kingsbridge (Dartmouth) Devon |
Boost pipe was fitted today, part number LR066429 by Quay Auto Centre in Kingsbridge, a Ford service centre.
Thanks again for you help. Holiday is back on track! |
| Help! in Kingsbridge (Dartmouth) Devon |
Sidetops
1st Jul 2017 3:52 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 2228 · Subject: Help! in Kingsbridge (Dartmouth) Devon |
Can't help local knowledge I'm afraid
BUT
It sounds to me like a split intercooler hose - as a temporary fix you should be able to wrap it in duct tape which will hold until you can get it looked at ... |
| Help! in Kingsbridge (Dartmouth) Devon |
Sidetops
29th Jun 2017 10:34 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 2228 · Subject: Help! in Kingsbridge (Dartmouth) Devon |
| Thanks for the reassurance. Maybe I'll call the breakdown company in thr morning. |
| Help! in Kingsbridge (Dartmouth) Devon |
Sidetops
29th Jun 2017 6:41 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 2228 · Subject: Help! in Kingsbridge (Dartmouth) Devon |
Hi everyone, is there anyone that can help?
I've towed my caravan from Sussex to the caravan club site near Kingsbridge, Devon, and it's been playing up.
I noticed intermittently some black smoke ... |
| Why did this happen? |
Sidetops
20th Mar 2017 10:21 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 2768 · Subject: Why did this happen? |
Yes, I've heard this which is why I locked it up!
I'm just going to have to use it more often! |
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