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 Upgrading the Gear Oil for the Rear Differential
AT1963

Post15th Apr 2024 6:47 pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 40 · Views: 18653 · Subject: Upgrading the Gear Oil for the Rear Differential
Changed rear diff oil at the weekend.
Easy enough to do but didn't expect oil to come out light brown Shocked
Used castrol EPX 80w90 to replace old oil.
Only got 600ml out and put in 600ml when it ...
 Service items for 2013 FL2
AT1963

Post19th Feb 2024 9:35 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 10 · Views: 683 · Subject: Service items for 2013 FL2
I only use genuine filters on mine. Just as comparison before you buy you should compare costs of oil/air /fuel filter (genuine/non genuine). Cheap is not always good. You may be pleasantly surprised. ...
 best oil for FL2
AT1963

Post10th Feb 2024 9:12 pm
Forum: General · Replies: 35 · Views: 8287 · Subject: best oil for FL2
How much do you pay for the 6 litres required?
 Freelander 2 - Replacement steering racks quality ?
AT1963

Post5th Feb 2024 7:10 pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 740 · Subject: Freelander 2 - Replacement steering racks quality ?
i suppose £1000 for genuine part to keep vehicle on road compared to a lot more to replace car would be my issue if it turns out to be requiring genuine rack.
Hope its something else though that is ...
 best oil for FL2
AT1963

Post1st Feb 2024 10:29 am
Forum: General · Replies: 35 · Views: 8287 · Subject: best oil for FL2
I have used castrol c1 for last 3 changes and have since brought 20 litre drum for £109 which will last for 3 years. This makes oil costs just over £36 per change which im happy with.
But since las ...
 Radiator and Intercooler replacement
AT1963

Post21st Jan 2024 7:44 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 10 · Views: 1742 · Subject: Radiator and Intercooler replacement
Good photos Thumbs Up
Be easy to change oil filter like that Very Happy
 Power Steering Not Working Since Changing The Reservoir
AT1963

Post21st Jan 2024 7:36 pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 54 · Views: 3241 · Subject: Power Steering Not Working Since Changing The Reservoir
Well that has put doubt in my mind as i plan to do this very soon but will use genuine reservoir
(about £30 from ebay) and fluid to correct spec.
One thing about your description is on point 6 you ...
 Is 75k miles the average differential life?
AT1963

Post21st Jan 2024 7:23 pm
Forum: General · Replies: 29 · Views: 1884 · Subject: Is 75k miles the average differential life?
I have 67k on mine and changed rear diff oil and PTU as well as Haldex at approx 50k so will replace all 3 again this year.
Frequent oil changes has got to be the way forward Thumbs Up
 Tax rates.
AT1963

Post10th Jan 2024 8:32 pm
Forum: General · Replies: 39 · Views: 4724 · Subject: Tax rates.
I will keep the FL2 as it is the best car i have had and yes i hate paying extra tax but the car does about 10k per year, tows trailers well and is pretty good off road and is safe.
There is nothing ...
 Insurance
AT1963

Post8th Jan 2024 3:16 pm
Forum: General · Replies: 42 · Views: 3056 · Subject: Insurance
All insurance has gone up. So may not be beneficial to move the FL2 on due to increased insurance as what you replace it with will also carry a increased premium.
I try to off set this cost by servic ...
 Aftermarket bonnet struts
AT1963

Post3rd Jan 2024 9:25 am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 12 · Views: 1328 · Subject: Aftermarket bonnet struts
brought full set from powerful.uk.
So have replaced front and rear. All working fine.
 PTU oil change
AT1963

Post3rd Jan 2024 9:21 am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 549 · Subject: PTU oil change
Hi
when i did mine i didnt remove any extra and interestingly got out around 500ml!
Used clear plastic tubing and big syringe to remove and then replace fluid and managed to do this from approx mid ...
 Cold Starting
AT1963

Post4th Dec 2023 8:30 pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 25 · Views: 12456 · Subject: Cold Starting
Just because i have just had mine refurbished but starter motor??
 EV's
AT1963

Post4th Dec 2023 8:24 pm
Forum: General · Replies: 523 · Views: 72096 · Subject: EV's
Had to laugh this evening when national news covered charge rage which is an emotional (angry) response to lack of charging. Apparently, there can be conflict when someone tries to push in front to ge ...
 Starting issue
AT1963

Post29th Nov 2023 8:48 pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 549 · Subject: Starting issue
There was a slight temporary problem though. I forgot to reconnect MAF sensor so when i first started it it showed restricted performance doh!!
Anyway after several minutes of catastrophic thoughts i ...
 
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