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 Brake pads |
Boroboy
 23rd Sep 2012 12:45 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 29 · Views: 27317 · Subject: Re: Brake pads |
| Need front and rear brake pads fitting and refuse to pay LR prices (£363). My local and very reliable independent will fit Delphi pads for £175 all done or genuine LR pads for £250 all in. What would ... |
| Poss cruise control retro fit? |
Boroboy
23rd Sep 2012 12:22 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 2597 · Subject: Poss cruise control retro fit? |
Yes, possible, needs the car reprogramming by an independant (main dealers apparently won't do it). See the thread at
http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic7906.html
So the cruise button must be on t ... |
| Brake Wear |
Boroboy
21st Sep 2012 11:02 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 18 · Views: 11248 · Subject: Re: Brake Wear |
Just had first service- when I collected car they went through check list- confused Rear Brakes 50% worn front brakes 20% worn ( after 15k miles)
I cannot remember changing rear pads prior to 50k mil ... |
| Poss cruise control retro fit? |
Boroboy
21st Sep 2012 12:02 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 2597 · Subject: Poss cruise control retro fit? |
Could a cruise control stalk be retro fitted to my 58 FL2 2.2 td4s? Then DIY prog in?
I retro fitted cruise & prog it using Opcom within prog variants, on my Astra H.
My first LR2 & not up ... |
| Paint codes where are they located |
Boroboy
21st Sep 2012 11:50 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 11 · Views: 6775 · Subject: Re: Paint codes where are they located |
| paint codes where are they located please ????,never had this problem before but some little b**sted of a seagull has dropped his packed lunch (hard shell crustation )and chipped me paintwork on edge ... |
| Dipstick o ring size? |
Boroboy
21st Sep 2012 11:46 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 23 · Views: 11860 · Subject: Dipstick o ring size? |
| I use a 3 ton trolley jack and it works great lifting the car with ease. Just remember if your going to remove the road wheels and or go under the car do make sure its properly supported. Its realy no ... |
| Dipstick o ring size? |
Boroboy
20th Sep 2012 11:51 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 23 · Views: 11860 · Subject: Dipstick o ring size? |
| "O" rings are just a circular rubber ring for the want of a better word, they are very flexible and will stretch so as long as you get a good tight fit it wont slide down pass the grove and ... |
| Dipstick o ring size? |
Boroboy
20th Sep 2012 4:21 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 23 · Views: 11860 · Subject: Re: Dipstick o ring size? |
Thanks for all you help & info guys  Will let you know how I get on with the o ring change. May even post a pic of before & after. Never had this prob before on any car, unusual. The ... |
| Dipstick o ring size? |
Boroboy
20th Sep 2012 4:12 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 23 · Views: 11860 · Subject: Dipstick o ring size? |
| Is it 5 litres req for an oil change? Which oil should I use, 5w 30 fully synthetic? Due an oil chnage in six months time, not the D filter this time round. May change it myself. Had plenty of experie ... |
| Dipstick o ring size? |
Boroboy
20th Sep 2012 4:07 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 23 · Views: 11860 · Subject: Dipstick o ring size? |
if you have no luck with the dealer re replacement dipstick I would just buy a new one.
for £35 I would bite the bullet and have a new one rather than mess about with O rings, etc
you don't want ... |
| Dipstick o ring size? |
Boroboy
20th Sep 2012 4:04 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 23 · Views: 11860 · Subject: Dipstick o ring size? |
This one: http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic7840.html
Thanks for link. |
| Dipstick o ring size? |
Boroboy
20th Sep 2012 2:44 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 23 · Views: 11860 · Subject: Dipstick o ring size? |
If the dealer has any sense they will be off to B&Q for a pack of O rings, while you leave it with them, 
An o ring is a service item and wont be replaced under warranty, the dipstick ... |
| MPG (DISCUSSION THREAD) |
Boroboy
20th Sep 2012 2:36 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 909 · Views: 533388 · Subject: Re: MPG (DISCUSSION THREAD) |
| Own an 58 Freelander TD4s with 60k on the clock. Averaged 35mpg over the last 1000 miles, mixed driving. |
| Dipstick o ring size? |
Boroboy
20th Sep 2012 2:31 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 23 · Views: 11860 · Subject: Dipstick o ring size? |
OOps managed to post twice  |
| Dipstick o ring size? |
Boroboy
20th Sep 2012 2:13 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 23 · Views: 11860 · Subject: Dipstick o ring size? |
You can buy o rings of various sizes most places.my advice would be to buy a small pack of them for a few pounds and try them for the best fit. Its a lot cheaper than a new dipstick
Thanks for info ... |
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