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 Engine Locked |
Madgadd
 20th Mar 2016 12:50 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 22 · Views: 15409 · Subject: Engine Locked |
Hi Fred, Landiroamer,
The mechanic will check for faults before replacing the turbo.
We did have a number of errors just after we had the car back on the road but it was all related to low voltage ... |
| Engine Locked |
Madgadd
20th Mar 2016 11:00 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 22 · Views: 15409 · Subject: Engine Locked |
Hi All,
After 9 months we finally have our car back 
In the 9 months we have rebuilt the motor and learnt a lot in the process.
We replaced the bearings, pistons, rings, valves (exhaust valv ... |
| Engine Locked |
Madgadd
8th Jun 2015 9:05 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 22 · Views: 15409 · Subject: Engine Locked |
Hi Fred,
Thanks I will start looking for another motor tomorrow. |
| Engine Locked |
Madgadd
8th Jun 2015 8:29 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 22 · Views: 15409 · Subject: Engine Locked |
Hi Fred, Jules, Realspeed,
The mechanic started off by removing the sump to check the crankshaft and found all OK.
He then pulled the cam covers off and found that 2 of the exhaust valves had drop ... |
| Engine Locked |
Madgadd
7th Jun 2015 6:28 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 22 · Views: 15409 · Subject: Engine Locked |
Hi Fred,
I have not been able to check the coolant level yet, can only do so Monday.
Thank you for all your tips and hints, much appreciated.
Regards Shelbi. |
| Engine Locked |
Madgadd
6th Jun 2015 10:00 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 22 · Views: 15409 · Subject: Engine Locked |
Hi Jules he suspects a blown head gasket.
But looking at Freds message I think this is more likely. |
| Engine Locked |
Madgadd
6th Jun 2015 9:58 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 22 · Views: 15409 · Subject: Engine Locked |
Thanks Fred, appreciate the feedback.
the issue is we cannot turn the motor backwards or forwards, there is definately something impeding the motor. |
| Engine Locked |
Madgadd
6th Jun 2015 6:48 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 22 · Views: 15409 · Subject: Engine Locked |
The mechanic, claims it is not the starter motor.
My dad is concerned it may be water in a piston, and this would have bent a con rod. |
| Engine Locked |
Madgadd
6th Jun 2015 12:26 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 22 · Views: 15409 · Subject: Engine Locked |
| Thanks, I did not immediately think of this. |
| Engine Locked |
Madgadd
6th Jun 2015 12:18 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 22 · Views: 15409 · Subject: Engine Locked |
Hi All,
I am hoping some of you would be able to advise on a problem with my 2008 Freelander 2 S TD4.
On Wednesday morning I ran the kids to school and all was fine with the car at that point.
Ho ... |
| Turbo operation in 2nd gear |
Madgadd
6th Jun 2015 11:33 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 2544 · Subject: Turbo operation in 2nd gear |
Just some feedback to this.
In October 2014, my decided to die on me while travelling on the highway.
It took just over 2 months for them to get the car going again, initial triage was the high pres ... |
| Turbo operation in 2nd gear |
Madgadd
22nd Sep 2014 6:57 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 2544 · Subject: Turbo operation in 2nd gear |
| Thanks Iain. |
| Turbo operation in 2nd gear |
Madgadd
21st Sep 2014 8:20 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 2544 · Subject: Turbo operation in 2nd gear |
Hi there,
I have a query about the way the turbo works specifically in 2nd gear.
I bought my car almost 2 years ago with 111000miles (180000km) on the clock. It is a 2.2lt diesel 2007 S TD4, manua ... |
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