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 Worth installing an extra transmission cooler? |
balticblueLR2
 28th Apr 2024 4:43 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 250 · Subject: Neat display |
| I'm not a transmission tech but that doesn't look awful to me. I'd be looking at the oil on the regular to see if it's dirty or burnt, and if it's degrading faster than you're comfortable with then co ... |
| Has anyone fitted Steel wheels? |
balticblueLR2
20th Apr 2024 5:07 am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 21 · Views: 1006 · Subject: Different size fixings? |
PCD and Centre Bore are the same, offset is close enough, but it looks like they're fixed on with M12x1.5 studs, and the LR2 has 14x1.5:
https://www.wheel-size.com/size/ford/kuga/2012/
vs
https: ... |
| New owner - struggle fueling |
balticblueLR2
3rd Apr 2024 7:29 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 11 · Views: 472 · Subject: Handbook p134-135 |
2010 Handbook, p134-135
"If the narrow filler nozzle fitted to pumps delivering unleaded petrol is fully inserted into the filler neck, the misfuel protection device will activate.
Note: The ... |
| LiFePo4 to LR2 |
balticblueLR2
17th Mar 2024 9:05 am
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 10 · Views: 710 · Subject: Under the Bonnet? |
| Very interesting. I got interested in these when I got my jump starter pack with LIon batteries and it started the Mercedes faster than the factory Varta. Really opened my eyes, and I'm well pleased t ... |
| Jay Emm Kinda Likes The FL2 |
balticblueLR2
17th Mar 2024 8:43 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 10 · Views: 745 · Subject: Jay Emm Kinda Likes The FL2 |
| He was quite taken with it, and I thought his summary was not far from the truth. I'm thinking about getting a few more before they're all gone, maybe some different colours, because most of the new c ... |
| What did you do in your FL2 today? |
balticblueLR2
17th Mar 2024 8:26 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 1974 · Views: 656889 · Subject: Little drive in the country: 1450km - Stirling Ranges |
| Washed the car, first time since June. Checked it over, then packed it half full of stuff and drove 10 hours through rural Western Australia to the Stirling Ranges. Lovely part of the world, unique fl ... |
| Aftermarket bonnet struts |
balticblueLR2
28th Dec 2023 5:15 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 12 · Views: 1407 · Subject: Bilsteins! |
| I bought some FeBi Bilstein struts for my tailgate a year ago, and they're still as strong as ever even after a year of Australian sun. They weren't expensive then but shipping from Amazon Germany was ... |
| 2013 SD4 Auto - Transmission fault codes |
balticblueLR2
9th Oct 2023 1:56 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 813 · Subject: 2013 SD4 Auto - Transmission fault codes |
Glad you got it sorted, and well done for persisting. That was a tricky one. Could you fill us in on where the damage was, and do you have any idea what damaged the cable?
Thanks. |
| FL2 Intermittent Tail Light problem, N/S Passenger side |
balticblueLR2
5th Oct 2023 3:13 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 30 · Views: 2956 · Subject: Connection ok? |
| Intermittent problems are never fun to diagnose. Pretty old school, but I wonder if it's a problem with the connector? I'd be tempted to pull the unit out and inspect the connector and all the contact ... |
| Sawing at idle and poor throttle response |
balticblueLR2
2nd Oct 2023 5:45 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 32 · Views: 3399 · Subject: Super! |
Very pleased to hear that you got it sorted, and that you also found an expert that you can trust. The forums and our own skills are sometimes not enough to complete the picture.
I hope you can enjo ... |
| Noise on hard acceleration - Freelander TD4 2007 |
balticblueLR2
22nd Sep 2023 5:36 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 867 · Subject: Exghaust Leak? |
Could it be an exhaust leak? That often presents as a ticking sort of sound. If it's getting worse under load and over time that would make some sense.
My second choice would be a boost leak, either ... |
| 10 year service items FL2 |
balticblueLR2
19th Sep 2023 4:29 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 24 · Views: 2796 · Subject: 10 year service items FL2 |
| Power steering reservoir (and it's built-in filter) and fluid change. |
| DIAGNOSIS : NOT Fuel line priming |
balticblueLR2
18th Sep 2023 6:25 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 28 · Views: 3063 · Subject: DIAGNOSIS : NOT Fuel line priming |
What a pickle! I haven't been in your situation so I can only offer moral support and theories, sorry.
First off, is there fuel in the tank? No judgement, but we've all been there.
It does sou ... |
| What did you do in your FL2 today? |
balticblueLR2
9th Sep 2023 4:41 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 1974 · Views: 656889 · Subject: New Fuel Filler Cap |
| New OE Diesel fuel filler cap LR034129 fitted today. For nearly a year of ownership I have been putting up with a separated cap, the torque-limiting mechanism being long departed. The yellow cover has ... |
| Another MOT, Another Pass. |
balticblueLR2
7th Sep 2023 3:34 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 35 · Views: 4574 · Subject: Another MOT, Another Pass. |
| I'm interested in the Bilsteins as well jules, so I'm looking forward to hearing about your experiences. |
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