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Message |
 Timing tools |
rusty_wingnut
 15th May 2018 5:17 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 5244 · Subject: Timing tools |
| Is it genuinely possible to do this job just by marking the belt? I consider myself a good mechanic without fear of doing timing belts, but equally don't want to start the job without having the right ... |
| Service 5? |
rusty_wingnut
18th Oct 2017 9:46 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 0 · Views: 1249 · Subject: Service 5? |
| What is service 5? I am getting a little note flash up on my 07 S upon startup, but cant find any links? It has had regular oil/filters up until now. |
| [Wanted] Dark Blue front bumper |
rusty_wingnut
14th Sep 2017 11:05 am
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 2 · Views: 1603 · Subject: [Wanted] Dark Blue front bumper |
has anyone got a dark blue front bumper for an early Freel2? My wife manage to scuff mine  |
| Fuel Economy |
rusty_wingnut
16th Dec 2013 11:26 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 166 · Views: 80817 · Subject: Fuel Economy |
| I've not touched the air filter, but Fuel Doctor did remove the pipework from the airbox, he couldn't get the clips back on so I told him to forget it and once I was towed home I put on some nice jubi ... |
| Fuel Economy |
rusty_wingnut
16th Dec 2013 10:52 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 166 · Views: 80817 · Subject: Fuel Economy |
I took mine on a 430 mile round trip (70mph) last weekend, just after it had an oil change. it seems the MPG has dropped right off from mid 40s down to early 30s  The oil was a recommended typ ... |
| MPG (DISCUSSION THREAD) |
rusty_wingnut
2nd Sep 2013 10:15 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 910 · Views: 535225 · Subject: MPG (DISCUSSION THREAD) |
I am overjoyed, I did a long run of 220 miles this weekend and the car averaged approx 45mpg!
Really chuffed, I was doing 70mph and it is an auto 
Yokohama Advans in 235 60 18 flavour. Sup ... |
| Tracking |
rusty_wingnut
13th Aug 2013 8:14 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 2420 · Subject: Tracking |
| no idea, but I think it's had a bit of "action" down the LHS, the side step bracket was a bit dented. I don't know, maybe it was enthusiastic kerb bouncing? It's last owner was female :mrgr ... |
| Tracking |
rusty_wingnut
12th Aug 2013 5:13 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 2420 · Subject: Tracking |
| Well I am not sure I am as accurate as the guys at the dealership with their lasers etc, however I couldn't live with the amount of toe in it had! If anything I've helped my tyre life. |
| Tracking |
rusty_wingnut
12th Aug 2013 12:56 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 2420 · Subject: Tracking |
Hi all, I did the tracking on my 07 FL2 this weekend, using nothing more than my good old fashioned slider gauge.
My car had been scrubbing the outer edge of the LHS tyre, and the steering felt heavy ... |
| WANTED: 1 Yokohama 235 60 R18 |
rusty_wingnut
12th Aug 2013 11:26 am
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 0 · Views: 568 · Subject: WANTED: 1 Yokohama 235 60 R18 |
Anyone got a used one of these lying around?
One of mine has been damaged  Not having much luck with this car, I should of kept my Defender |
| KeyFob - the inside story.... |
rusty_wingnut
2nd Aug 2013 2:42 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 50 · Views: 86295 · Subject: KeyFob - the inside story.... |
So the key to open the door when the fob doesn't work is inside the fob!?!
How the hell do you get just the key out without breaking the fob?! |
| 07 S gauge question |
rusty_wingnut
3rd Jul 2013 5:00 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 5 · Views: 2650 · Subject: 07 S gauge question |
I've bought an 07 S, very pleased with it so far, and so is the missus, but I can't work out how to get the centre display up on the dash, the one that should display the range?
Do all models have ... |
| Looking to buy an early FL2 - what to look for? |
rusty_wingnut
10th Jun 2013 8:03 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 0 · Views: 919 · Subject: Looking to buy an early FL2 - what to look for? |
Hi chaps, I am not all that familiar with the FL2 yet, but looking at a low mileage 07. It has the spec that I wanted and is main dealer stamped, but I have a few questions.
1) How much surface rus ... |
| Welcome to Freel2.com - say hello here! |
rusty_wingnut
4th Jun 2013 11:35 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 5149 · Views: 2360526 · Subject: Welcome to Freel2.com - say hello here! |
Hi all, long time Land Rover owner just signed up after letting my Defender go. I still have my Series 1, but now looking for a Hippo2 for me and her indoors.
Is there any buying advice on this sit ... |
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