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 Wind deflectors |
tim_roberts
 16th Sep 2014 6:58 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 22 · Views: 21314 · Subject: Wind deflectors |
| Ditto, I've had Heko ones for 6 months or so, they were cheap yet look remarkably good, and haven't fallen off yet! Having said that, they don't completely eliminate the wind buffeting noise, but the ... |
| fuel filter prime |
tim_roberts
12th Aug 2014 6:56 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 10 · Views: 9660 · Subject: fuel filter prime |
| When I changed my fuel filter earlier this year, I simply tipped the contents of the old filter into a jam-jar, then used a syringe to inject the whole lot into the new filter, then fitted the new fil ... |
| Brake fluid replacement? |
tim_roberts
27th Jul 2014 8:36 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 7 · Views: 4199 · Subject: Brake fluid replacement? |
| Well I have seen a flexible hose fail - on a 20-year old Jaguar - and it was a frightening sight I can tell you. Externally, there was no sign of any problem until someone pressed hard on the brake p ... |
| Split Rubber ......! |
tim_roberts
17th Jun 2014 5:11 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 5 · Views: 2823 · Subject: Split Rubber ......! |
| The rubber seal round the rear hatch opening is coming apart at the bottom (along the sill). Not helped by my big labrador leaping in and out but I have to say it looks a pretty flimsy piece of rubbe ... |
| I get my wife's freelander tomorrow........ |
tim_roberts
23rd May 2014 11:46 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 9 · Views: 4873 · Subject: I get my wife's freelander tomorrow........ |
| Am I shrinking in my old age or are Mini's getting bigger?! |
| oil and filter change |
tim_roberts
11th Apr 2014 4:37 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 21 · Views: 14077 · Subject: oil and filter change |
I just shopped around on eBay and found a complete kit (oil, air, fuel & cabin filters) for £40 and a few pennies.
They're all Britpart filters of course, which a lot of people don't like, but ... |
| oil and filter change |
tim_roberts
11th Apr 2014 12:36 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 21 · Views: 14077 · Subject: oil and filter change |
Just wanted to report that I did my first (for me) oil change yesterday and found it remarkably easy - all done in less than an hour, including removing and replacing the undertray.
I did everythin ... |
| Freelander boot not opening |
tim_roberts
20th Feb 2014 1:06 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 49 · Views: 49931 · Subject: Freelander boot not opening |
That's a Freelander 1. Try this site:
http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showforum=10 |
| Power Upgrade Warning |
tim_roberts
13th Feb 2014 5:23 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 23 · Views: 10766 · Subject: Power Upgrade Warning |
| Sorry, but to me that just reads like an "advertorial" for Superchips! Hardly an unbiased report. |
| tow bar fitting price |
tim_roberts
3rd Feb 2014 3:51 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 10 · Views: 6067 · Subject: tow bar fitting price |
| You need to be sure that the electrics kit is the 'proper' one that plugs into a socket in the spare wheel well - not one of those cowboy jobs where they splice into the wires behind the light fitting ... |
| Brakes-ouch |
tim_roberts
22nd Jan 2014 1:07 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 12 · Views: 7289 · Subject: Brakes-ouch |
The way the handbrake shoes work inside the rear discs seems like a good idea, but the problem is that the inside surface of the discs (where the shoes rub) rusts very quickly if not used.
When I b ... |
| Which engine? |
tim_roberts
16th Jan 2014 8:34 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 18 · Views: 9608 · Subject: Which engine? |
| I have a MY2010 TD4.e, which I thought was the standard engine from 2010 onwards, and I also thought it was 150 bhp. I'm confused! |
| Steering knock/knotch when turning steering wheel |
tim_roberts
31st Dec 2013 2:14 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 6 · Views: 10206 · Subject: Steering knock/knotch when turning steering wheel |
| I would have thought if it is the top mounts then you would be able to hear the noise more clearly with the bonnet open and standing next to one. You may even be able to see some movement. Probably b ... |
| Wind deflectors |
tim_roberts
1st Dec 2013 5:12 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 9 · Views: 6089 · Subject: Wind deflectors |
| Now you come to mention it, mine weren't packed very well - no extra bubble wrap or anything. Just the luck of the draw if you have a gentle postperson. There shouldn't be a problem getting them repl ... |
| Wind deflectors |
tim_roberts
17th Nov 2013 9:33 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 9 · Views: 6089 · Subject: Wind deflectors |
| They've got double-sided tape and 2 clips each |
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