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 Drivers Seat - Slant? |
fredastaire
 24th Sep 2019 3:33 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 4271 · Subject: Drivers Seat - Slant? |
| There is a one piece shaped and contoured foam for the seat back and another for the seat base. Just the two foams for the entire seat. Makes a staggering difference when you replace them. You only bu ... |
| OIL LIGHT GOES ON WHEN ENGINE IS IDOL |
fredastaire
23rd Mar 2018 10:40 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 33 · Views: 16020 · Subject: OIL LIGHT GOES ON WHEN ENGINE IS IDOL |
| Its a diabolical mirror job. Ive a spare filter main housing at home from a 2010 car 34k miles. They are a brain teaser to install, ive done it as part of an engine change so i know it can be done. I ... |
| OIL LIGHT GOES ON WHEN ENGINE IS IDOL |
fredastaire
23rd Mar 2018 2:26 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 33 · Views: 16020 · Subject: OIL LIGHT GOES ON WHEN ENGINE IS IDOL |
| It could be a well worn engine, it could be a duff oil filter it could be a faulty pressure sensor switch. Always start with the easiest first. There are counterfeit filters around to be bought from s ... |
| Headlamp plastic cover removal |
fredastaire
24th Apr 2017 1:51 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 11 · Views: 5656 · Subject: Headlamp plastic cover removal |
| You don't need to get them 'out', just out of sight. Maybe use compressed air to move them, however it needs to be clean air, garage airlines often have oil inside. Humbrol does air cans for modellers ... |
| Clutch replacement instructions |
fredastaire
29th Sep 2016 11:12 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 12 · Views: 9816 · Subject: Clutch replacement instructions |
| I wonder one day if someone will be brave enough to try taking the engine out to do a clutch change, leaving the gearbox insitu? It's years ago when I did my engine swap the easy way albeit mine is au ... |
| Freelander 2 Remote Locking |
fredastaire
10th Jun 2016 8:34 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 45 · Views: 41570 · Subject: Freelander 2 Remote Locking |
Albeit not on the freelie, I've got out of flat battery trouble by back feeding 12 volt through the live pin of the tow bar socket.
Kind regards from Fred |
| Engine Locked |
fredastaire
20th Mar 2016 4:24 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 22 · Views: 12318 · Subject: Engine Locked |
| Having back read your previous comments I would seriously look at other faults before changing the turbo. You have mentioned low voltage yet the battery had been changed. First check the battery volta ... |
| Engine Locked |
fredastaire
20th Mar 2016 11:48 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 22 · Views: 12318 · Subject: Engine Locked |
| Might I suggest you put a fault code reader on and look for fault codes. You may have a sensor fault sonewhere unrelated to the turbo. The ECU may put the engine in to 'limp mode' to get you home and ... |
| Exhaust camshaft breakdown |
fredastaire
10th Mar 2016 7:51 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 106 · Views: 98365 · Subject: Exhaust camshaft breakdown |
Alex, may I ask if you have your number digit correct?
From the Crank pulley if we start as 1,2,3 under which is the balancer assy, then it's no 4 which has the broken cam above and a clear drop un ... |
| Exhaust camshaft breakdown |
fredastaire
10th Mar 2016 3:39 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 106 · Views: 98365 · Subject: Exhaust camshaft breakdown |
| Perhaps a question for Alex to answer. Does it matter where the missing parts are lodged? If you can't see them at the engine top, then you remove the sump and look. What you don't find must be lodged ... |
| Exhaust camshaft breakdown |
fredastaire
9th Mar 2016 4:09 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 106 · Views: 98365 · Subject: Exhaust camshaft breakdown |
| maybe I can add some thoughts to the primary problem of needing to change engine. I went through this 3 years ago, my Freelie was bought at 34k miles with the big ends wrecked by the previous TV celeb ... |
| Fitting (detachable) Witter Towbar - Tips and Tricks? |
fredastaire
18th Aug 2015 5:57 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 3900 · Subject: Fitting (detachable) Witter Towbar - Tips and Tricks? |
Hi, Warstraw, your profile shows you as having a 2010 GS.
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In early 2010 the cars were 'pre facelift' and need one type of LR electrics kit which needs the dealer configuation.
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In mid 2010 LR ... |
| 2010 GS versus 2011 S |
fredastaire
6th Aug 2015 6:53 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 3573 · Subject: 2010 GS versus 2011 S |
So are we saying that the 2011S is more or less indentical to my 2010GS?
However I must check that its 4WD?
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Kind regards from Fred |
| 2010 GS versus 2011 S |
fredastaire
6th Aug 2015 8:09 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 3573 · Subject: 2010 GS versus 2011 S |
I am going to have a look next week at a low mileage facelift 2011 S, I have a 2010 GS pre facelift.
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Please can someone give me a quick rundown on what I gain and what I loose?
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I believe I g ... |
| Dead Freelander to live again? |
fredastaire
22nd Jul 2015 6:48 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 38 · Views: 20798 · Subject: Dead Freelander to live again? |
| Is the idea to use the casting from your original engine? I think the trick must be to undo the transmission bolts and ease the gearbox off the engine say 5mm whilst still all attached. Automotive Sil ... |
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