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 Noisey steering pumps? |
p_gill
 8th Feb 2016 8:18 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 9 · Views: 8952 · Subject: Installed a new reservoir and filter |
Let me start by saying that I agree with Steve D and others on this post
And that I just replaced my reservoir with the built in filter screen
LR000578
In my case the fluid was discolored an ... |
| FL2 width compared to other 4x4's |
p_gill
12th Dec 2015 5:07 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 16 · Views: 8733 · Subject: FL2 width compared to other 4x4's |
Before we bought ours we went to the car show and the LR2 fit three kids the best in the back for the SUV's that we looked at.
I am not surprised that the specs show it is wider. |
| Transfer box drain |
p_gill
22nd May 2015 12:27 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 107 · Views: 97465 · Subject: Final Update pinion bearing noise |
I am at 90,000 miles (145,000 km) and the pinion bearing is silent. (99% of the time)
For reference (approximate mileage)
40,000 miles I first hear the noise of the bearing the dealer indicat ... |
| Transfer box drain |
p_gill
6th Jun 2014 11:48 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 107 · Views: 97465 · Subject: Update: Rear differential still going strong |
78,000 miles (125,000 Km) and my rear differential bearing hasn't failed
The new (better?) gear oil and magnetized drain bolt seem to be working.
I will post here the mileage that it fails at ... |
| Any significant differences between UK and US FR2s? |
p_gill
10th May 2013 11:29 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 14 · Views: 8121 · Subject: Any significant differences between UK and US FR2s? |
US version doesn't have a locking gas (sorry petrol) door
US version doesn't have electric folding mirrors
Also my 2008 doesn't have the garage door opener in the rear view mirror (Homelink?)
... |
| Transfer box drain |
p_gill
25th Feb 2013 6:40 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 107 · Views: 97465 · Subject: Transfer box drain |
Michal and Alex,
Thanks for all of the helpful information (I will change my ATF and haldex fluid soon)
Since we are talking about the differentials I want to take this opportunity to point ou ... |
| Transfer box drain |
p_gill
20th Feb 2013 11:19 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 107 · Views: 97465 · Subject: Transfer box drain |
Michal,
The Bevel gear Wiki can be found here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bevel_gear
In the Freelander the Bevel Gear takes the power from the front axel center line and sends it 90 degrees ... |
| Transfer box drain |
p_gill
19th Feb 2013 10:15 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 107 · Views: 97465 · Subject: Transfer box drain |
Michal,
The front differential does in fact have its own fluid that can be changed. (at least it does on my petrol LR2)
And I've changed this fluid on my LR2 (I mean Freelander 2)
Hopefully y ... |
| HDC FAULT SYSTEM NOT AVAILABLE |
p_gill
7th Dec 2011 12:05 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 43 · Views: 93836 · Subject: Same Problem Here |
My 2008 LR2 (Freelander if you prefer) is intermitantly having the HDC fault
I am currently at 47,157 miles with the warranty running out at 50,000 miles
It does apper to happen more often in t ... |
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