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 Swollen wheel nuts - common or rare?
Grimdog

Post13th Aug 2025 6:59 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 19 · Views: 612 · Subject: Swollen wheel nuts - common or rare?
All my Jag x types have had the same problem as well as my freelander. Either pull the covers off the nuts and use a 19mm socket, or buy a set of aftermarket.
 Freelander 2 Halogen headlamps - importing to France
Grimdog

Post12th Jul 2025 8:42 am
Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 1141 · Subject: Freelander 2 Halogen headlamps - importing to France
Here are some beam plates for the xkr. Not bad at sub £30.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175826963786
 Freelander 2 Halogen headlamps - importing to France
Grimdog

Post12th Jul 2025 8:39 am
Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 1141 · Subject: Freelander 2 Halogen headlamps - importing to France
I have been away so only just seen this post. After importing many cars to France here is my 2p 's worth.
Freelanders with the beam pattern moulded in to the plastic cover can not be adapted. Direct ...
 First Restoration Choice
Grimdog

Post5th Jul 2025 12:48 pm
Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 8 · Views: 686 · Subject: First Restoration Choice
A mk1 or mk 2 would be my choice. Mk3 started from 2006, some engine variants on the mk3 were decidedly dodgey.
I was lucky and had use of a bay in a disused commercial garage with a pit.
The mk1 &a ...
 First Restoration Choice
Grimdog

Post4th Jul 2025 2:48 pm
Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 8 · Views: 686 · Subject: First Restoration Choice
If you go for an MX 5, you will need that welder lol. I have done a few back to the shell. Parts are plentiful and cheap. Masses of knowledge on the MX 5 owners club forum. Mk1 & 2 engines are bul ...
 Anybody vaping on here?
Grimdog

Post12th Jun 2025 5:32 pm
Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 23 · Views: 8106 · Subject: Anybody vaping on here?
Quit the fags a few years ago. Started vaping instead. First vape !liquid was 18mg nicotine. Now down to 3mg. Next stop O mg. Then quit the vape. Each to their own...... But it has helped me. Good luc ...
 OSR wheel bearing
Grimdog

Post22nd Apr 2025 8:01 am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 793 · Subject: OSR wheel bearing
I removed the old bearing myself. Had my local tractor garage press the new one in for me. No charge! £25 seems excessive for 5 mins work, especially if they are pressing the new one in for another  ...
 Fuel filter priming
Grimdog

Post19th Mar 2025 9:49 am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 7 · Views: 1067 · Subject: Fuel filter priming
I bought a manual vacuum oil extractor from Clarke's ( machine mart ) to extract the oil from boats via the dipstick. It holds about 2l of oil when full. I have successfully used it for priming fuel f ...
 Low mileage beauty for sale
Grimdog

Post2nd Mar 2025 6:23 pm
Forum: Spotted · Replies: 19 · Views: 4977 · Subject: Low mileage beauty for sale
I think the seller must be reading our forum. The advert says cam belt and water pump changed at last service...... I am guessing it did not previously lol
 And here's what you can get in Turkey
Grimdog

Post25th Feb 2025 2:21 pm
Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 11 · Views: 1532 · Subject: And here's what you can get in Turkey
Just been googling.......The huge prices of cars in Turkey may have something to do with the acquisition tax on new vehicles over 2l being 206.8% of the purchase price!!!!!!!
 And here's what you can get in Turkey
Grimdog

Post25th Feb 2025 12:42 pm
Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 11 · Views: 1532 · Subject: And here's what you can get in Turkey
And I thought cars were expensive in France!
 HB3 Projector Lens & Reflector
Grimdog

Post9th Feb 2025 10:43 am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 7 · Views: 3313 · Subject: HB3 Projector Lens & Reflector
It wasn't me lol. I failed with the FL2 headlights. They are so expensive that we decided to buy new and sell the old. If it was my own car I would have persevered, but my mate decided he was not prep ...
 Rear Brake Shoe Clip
Grimdog

Post1st Feb 2025 12:33 am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 9 · Views: 1162 · Subject: Rear Brake Shoe Clip
I found the easiest way is to wedge the pin part from behind the hub, using an appropriate sized chisel, then you have 2 hands to use a pair of pliers etc to manoeuvre the clip on. It's pretty easy as ...
 cylinder head replacement td4 2.2 2007
Grimdog

Post31st Jan 2025 9:37 am
Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 1282 · Subject: cylinder head replacement td4 2.2 2007
We are between st lo and vire. Love it, been here 22 years. Yes knew they are stretch boths much like the mgtfs I have worked on. still not sure its worth repairing. Only paid £750 for the car last y ...
 Thought i would share a chuckle
Grimdog

Post30th Jan 2025 12:13 am
Forum: General · Replies: 5 · Views: 894 · Subject: Thought i would share a chuckle
yeah a bitch of a job unless you buy a 27mm flexible ratchet spanner then its easy

Something to do with stuffing a Peugeot Citroen engine in a Landrover. Fuel filter and oil filter are a pig to cha ...
 
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