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 Changing a Drier on the A/C system |
Rusty
 11th Jun 2022 9:01 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 2 · Views: 848 · Subject: Changing a Drier on the A/C system |
Hi, sorry to inform you, the drier is integratet in the a/c cooler.
Actually, it's not that bad to change and they are not too expensive.
Getting the a/c compressor out and back in is tricky.
You ... |
| Evoque Transfer Box in a Freelander 2 |
Rusty
24th Jan 2021 3:54 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 1709 · Subject: Evoque Transfer Box in a Freelander 2 |
Hello Alex, good point.
I forgot to take pictures, but as far as I remember the output shaft was in line with
the output shaft of the old transfer box.
I'll keep this in mind and take the measure ... |
| Evoque Transfer Box in a Freelander 2 |
Rusty
23rd Jan 2021 6:23 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 1709 · Subject: Evoque Transfer Box in a Freelander 2 |
Gents,
after years of pulling information for this site, finally something I can contribute.
My old transfer case gave out, worn sleeve and shaft.
Since used units are 800€ here and one from B ... |
| Clutch change - how much work involved? |
Rusty
26th Jul 2019 8:26 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 6537 · Subject: Clutch change - how much work involved? |
Had mine done last year.
Took 11 Hours at a Toyota Dealership due to seized bolts.
I know the guys there and they are good mechanics.
They were expecting 6 Hours as this was the time given by LR ... |
| Help needed! Swirl flaps removed = Problems. |
Rusty
12th Apr 2018 4:27 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 14 · Views: 7035 · Subject: Help needed! Swirl flaps removed = Problems. |
Hi mace,
I had the unit out and there was no fault with it. So no pictures.
Did your mechanic pressure check the intake system?
Might work if you use brake cleaner as on a n/a engine. |
| Help needed! Swirl flaps removed = Problems. |
Rusty
4th Apr 2018 5:33 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 14 · Views: 7035 · Subject: Help needed! Swirl flaps removed = Problems. |
Since mine is acting funny as well (getting P0299 and others with reduced power on and off),
here are some things I worked out.
There was a problem with the wiring to the charge pressure regulator, ... |
| Help needed! Swirl flaps removed = Problems. |
Rusty
1st Apr 2018 2:44 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 14 · Views: 7035 · Subject: Help needed! Swirl flaps removed = Problems. |
Hello Magnus,
there is no waste gate on your car.
The turbocharger is a variable vane type with an electric actuator.
As I managed to drive around with the vacuum hose broken, that won't throw a ... |
| Audio upgrade options |
Rusty
10th Oct 2017 6:50 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 14 · Views: 5563 · Subject: Audio upgrade options |
If your speakers really have paper membranes, almost any aftermarket speaker will give you
better sound.
A halfway decent head unit and a set of non too cheap speakers should make you happy.
I had ... |
| 2SO - 2 Stroke oil and Diesel |
Rusty
14th Dec 2016 9:31 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 1392 · Views: 430954 · Subject: 2SO - 2 Stroke oil and Diesel |
| I use Ravenol Selfmix 2T, 19,95€ /4 Liters |
| 2SO - 2 Stroke oil and Diesel |
Rusty
14th Dec 2016 7:11 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 1392 · Views: 430954 · Subject: 2SO - 2 Stroke oil and Diesel |
Hi TheDuh,
that might occur with semi or fully synthetic 2SO.
I had that impression with fully synthetic Castrol Oil.
Now I use good quality mineral 2SO (Ravenol, a local Company) and it feels sm ... |
| How do I reset to off the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)? |
Rusty
8th Dec 2016 7:06 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 1831 · Subject: How do I reset to off the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)? |
You'll Need an OBD Device.
Any cheap OBD2 adaptor from eBay or Amazon will do.
Most Freeware can clear fault codes. |
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