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 Freelander 2 : WRONG YEAR GIVEN IN 1ST POSTING. ITS 2010. |
Landiroamer
 12th May 2015 3:23 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 4095 · Subject: Freelander 2 : WRONG YEAR GIVEN IN 1ST POSTING. ITS 2010. |
| You would have thought these garages might be a bit more certain about the cause rather than just guessing, oh its this £1000, no its not must be this £500 and before youve done youve renewed the whol ... |
| Brake pad life expectancy |
Landiroamer
12th May 2015 2:58 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 24 · Views: 15102 · Subject: Brake pad life expectancy |
I did 88000 miles before I sold my last one and still didnt need any pads front or rear.
Then i know someone who can wear a set out in 10000 miles, so depends how you drive. |
| Service Intervals |
Landiroamer
11th May 2015 1:37 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 2704 · Subject: Service Intervals |
if you only just bought it I would have thought they might have done a quick service for you as part of the purchase?
They did on mine, even though it wasnt due, an extra intermediate one cant do any ... |
| Day Driving LEDs |
Landiroamer
11th May 2015 1:31 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 17 · Views: 10744 · Subject: Day Driving LEDs |
| So then your DRL goes out on the side youre indicating but the lower fog light that side comes on on some vehicles Ive noticed, confusing or what, or just plain daft?? |
| Workshop manual |
Landiroamer
11th May 2015 10:26 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 6 · Views: 3466 · Subject: Workshop manual |
I dont know if anyone has mentioned this before, I cant see anything with a quick search anyway.
But I noticed today whilst in Halfords that Haynes have now released a new workshop manual for the F ... |
| Dealer repair recommendations please |
Landiroamer
10th May 2015 12:41 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 6 · Views: 3198 · Subject: Dealer repair recommendations please |
First impressions are very good, Service Receptionist was extremely helpful over the phone, very professional and friendly.
Thats the carrot on a stick, they dont let you see the Gorilla doing yo ... |
| Pipes oxidation |
Landiroamer
10th May 2015 12:20 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 3559 · Subject: Pipes oxidation |
Probably why my old battered dustbin is still rust free condition then. 
The only polish up that gets is when next doors cat jumps on it in the night  |
| Battery Trickle Charging whilst left connected? |
Landiroamer
10th May 2015 12:09 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 15 · Views: 20384 · Subject: Battery Trickle Charging whilst left connected? |
Oki thanks
ive got a smart charger and its does AGM batteries so it says, and you can leave it connected so it maintains the battery at full health, looks like its ok then.  |
| Battery Trickle Charging whilst left connected? |
Landiroamer
10th May 2015 11:42 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 15 · Views: 20384 · Subject: Battery Trickle Charging whilst left connected? |
Thanks for the reply, yes mine is a smart charger so is probably ok then, as said I use it on the MINI with a stop start system and it doesnt affect anything.
Ive not looked at the battery yet, but t ... |
| Battery Trickle Charging whilst left connected? |
Landiroamer
10th May 2015 9:08 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 15 · Views: 20384 · Subject: Battery Trickle Charging whilst left connected? |
Battery Charging.
Ive read the manual and it specifically states that you must disconnect the battery before charging it.
Now when my car isnt being used say for a couple of weeks I put on a tri ... |
| Keyless thefts of Range Rovers |
Landiroamer
9th May 2015 1:57 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 32 · Views: 16944 · Subject: Keyless thefts of Range Rovers |
| Move the OBD port to the centre of the car where it cant be reached without triggering the alarm then fit a socket in the original place that looks like a OBD port but when its plugged into it dials t ... |
| Replacement Trim-Fixing studs |
Landiroamer
9th May 2015 9:06 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 4455 · Subject: Replacement Trim-Fixing studs |
Bresco.com
They make/supply all manner of clips and trim fasteners etc for the car industry, you can get most of what you need from them on line.
I use them for the classic car side of things, ... |
| Paint on tailgate issue - ALL HERE |
Landiroamer
9th May 2015 8:26 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 145 · Views: 88984 · Subject: Paint on tailgate issue - ALL HERE |
| ive noticed the problem with the paint being rubbed off too, but there is a fairly simple solution, if you can be bothered I suppose, and thats to remove the item and fit a thin neoprene gasket behind ... |
| Pipes oxidation |
Landiroamer
9th May 2015 8:21 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 3559 · Subject: Pipes oxidation |
| White oxide type powder will form on alloy and some plated components due to salt spray picked up during the winter months on the road, especially the underside and under bonnet area of the car, not a ... |
| About to be new owner of first land rover |
Landiroamer
9th May 2015 7:36 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 20 · Views: 10653 · Subject: About to be new owner of first land rover |
But above all, enjoy your (first) Land Rover, you won't go back to a normal car again!
Cheers
Luke
Not quite true, I did, went away but have come back again after trying the alter ... |
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