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 Slow pull away |
Paul4751
 16th May 2025 3:19 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 11 · Views: 541 · Subject: Slow pull away |
Just wrote this in answer to a similar thread which may be relevant;
I have an sd4 auto without electronic brake and suffer similar symptoms you describe. I find the sd4 too responsive in stop/star ... |
| 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 Auto slight jerk in heavy traffic |
Paul4751
16th May 2025 3:09 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 11 · Views: 499 · Subject: 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 Auto slight jerk in heavy traffic |
| I have an sd4 auto without electronic brake and suffer similar symptoms you describe. I find the sd4 too responsive in stop/start and slow moving traffic and will sometimes leap or clunk if setting o ... |
| Haldex service..Yes/No? |
Paul4751
3rd Jan 2025 12:07 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 20 · Views: 4318 · Subject: Haldex service..Yes/No? |
Haldex service kit from Bell is £65 + VAT
https://www.bellengineering.co.uk/freelander-2-products-post-2008
Yes, I alluded to already having basic info on haldex service, but my question is sho ... |
| Haldex service..Yes/No? |
Paul4751
2nd Jan 2025 5:24 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 20 · Views: 4318 · Subject: Haldex service..Yes/No? |
| I have a '61 sd4 at 130k miles with FSH. I've read plenty of info how to service the Haldex and recommendations to do so, although not included in LR schedule. Conversely I've noted that some garages ... |
| Davanti Wintoura - alternatives for British winter ? |
Paul4751
26th Nov 2024 2:08 am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 11 · Views: 2435 · Subject: Davanti Wintoura - alternatives for British winter ? |
This may be relevant;
WROTE THIS IN MAY '22
Had Continental's cross contact as per original spec fitted in 2016; did 39,400 on deliberately downsized 17" wheels, across the whole of Europe, A ... |
| Black Circles put wrong tyres on my car !! |
Paul4751
26th Jun 2024 11:58 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 25 · Views: 3746 · Subject: Black Circles put wrong tyres on my car !! |
| Because of the blame problem you’re having, I would never buy tyres from one supplier and have fitted by another. |
| Tyres - Goodyear Vector 4Season Gen 3 |
Paul4751
30th Nov 2023 8:09 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 23 · Views: 6998 · Subject: Tyres - Goodyear Vector 4Season Gen 3 |
This may be relevant;
WROTE THIS IN MAY '22
Had Continental's cross contact as per original spec fitted in 2016; did 39,400 on deliberately downsized 17" wheels, across the whole of Europe, ... |
| Insurance on Land/Range Rovers |
Paul4751
19th Nov 2023 8:12 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 73 · Views: 14517 · Subject: Insurance on Land/Range Rovers |
***Range Rovers were among the most-stolen cars in the UK last
year because of their high resale value and keyless
technology that criminals exploit.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) chief executive Adri ... |
| UK MOT results - Suspension/Tyres |
Paul4751
13th Nov 2023 11:37 pm
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Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 16 · Views: 3962 · Subject: UK MOT results - Suspension/Tyres |
This may be relevant;
WROTE THIS IN MAY '22
Had Continental's cross contact as per original spec fitted in 2016; did 39,400 on deliberately downsized 17" wheels, across the whole of Europe, ... |
| Wimbledon men's final |
Paul4751
16th Jul 2023 10:32 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 10 · Views: 2153 · Subject: Wimbledon men's final |
| Sorry to be negative..but if you’re already referring to your fiancé as SWMBO, perhaps you ought to rethink next June? |
| [Wanted] Facelift FL2 manual wanted |
Paul4751
19th Jun 2023 7:06 am
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 9 · Views: 3026 · Subject: [Wanted] Facelift FL2 manual wanted |
| Another thumbs up for sd4 HSE. Owned for 7 yrs and now on 120k miles. This my 4th Freelander and 7th Landrover..all automatic. Haven’t had manual since 1976. |
| Tax rates. |
Paul4751
10th Jun 2023 10:59 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 39 · Views: 10192 · Subject: Tax rates. |
| So Billsy, you’d spend a few thousand on a different car to save a couple hundred on tax?? |
| Steering ‘twitchy’ |
Paul4751
25th Apr 2023 6:13 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 13 · Views: 3851 · Subject: Steering ‘twitchy’ |
This may be relevant;
WROTE THIS IN MAY '22
Had Continental's cross contact as per original spec fitted in 2016; did 39,400 on deliberately downsized 17" wheels, across the whole of Europe, ... |
| 1st purchase advice TD/SD? |
Paul4751
5th Apr 2023 7:18 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 16 · Views: 3887 · Subject: 1st purchase advice TD/SD? |
| Another aspect from someone who upgraded from td4 to sd4, is that both are great at towing. But the sd4 can be a bit too lively and in heavy traffic makes for a jerky ride at low speeds. I change to ... |
| Reversing up a hill with a trailer!! |
Paul4751
19th Mar 2023 2:42 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 33 · Views: 19445 · Subject: Reversing up a hill with a trailer!! |
| I pulled a truck loaded with 3 tonnes of roof tiles bogged on nature strip with ARB tow rope, in reverse, up a modest incline & about 30° to the side. Had to avoid parked car. Could have towed a ... |
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