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 engine type?? |
geoff.c
 9th Mar 2013 2:04 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 13 · Views: 7371 · Subject: Horsepower |
| The use of PS is to do with Din standards. As said, the values are very similar, but if you want to know exactly, take the PS figure, and divide by 1.014 for BHP. Another figure used by some of our c ... |
| Tyres (yawn) |
geoff.c
18th Jan 2013 7:48 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 5769 · Subject: Wrangler |
| I had not heard that Wranglers were not available now. I had a pair of new ones on the rear of my Freelander, two weeks ago, and no one said anything. Outside i have a XS courtesy car, about 3 weeks o ... |
| Ideal caravan towing combo? |
geoff.c
17th Jan 2013 9:49 pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 39 · Views: 26843 · Subject: caravan |
| We have a Swift 520, not a fixed bed type, but came fitted with a motor mover, which takes the weight to near 1600kg. The Freelander just hauls it away without complaint. |
| Dead Key Fob - recharging |
geoff.c
16th Jan 2013 11:35 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 36 · Views: 36971 · Subject: key fob |
I have had a 2013 courtesy car this week. It's quite novel just having the fob in your pocket, or left in the ashtray.
If i get out of the car, to unlock the gates at work, and the fob is in my pocke ... |
| What Car? readers rate MY13 |
geoff.c
16th Jan 2013 11:24 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 8 · Views: 4701 · Subject: New blue? |
| I have had a courtesy car for a week. It's a XS TD4 in a new blue, so i guess it may be the Mauritius colour mentioned. There are some new things to get used to, but you quickly adapt.The TR knob has ... |
| LED Lenser L6 Demo |
geoff.c
30th Dec 2012 8:19 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 26 · Views: 10503 · Subject: Lenser torches |
| I have had a T7 Lenser for about 14 months now. Fantastic little torch, which fits in a jacket pocket, unlike a 2D maglite. Partway through it's 2nd winter, and still on the batteries supplied with it ... |
| Freelander 2 TD4 Engine Oil Change |
geoff.c
30th Dec 2012 7:46 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 111 · Views: 217108 · Subject: Oil price |
Hi, newbie here. Anyone looking for oil. I purchased 4 x 5 ltrs of ford 5/30 fully synthetic oil for just under £68 (delivered)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/cart/view.html
Even considering that Fo ... |
| Engine seized!!! |
geoff.c
6th Dec 2012 9:40 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 24 · Views: 14910 · Subject: vauxhalls |
| No need to blush about the Vectra shilen, a lot of Vauxhalls are pretty well fault free. We had a new Zafira 2.0DT, it had nothing done to it under warranty. It's replacement was a 1.9CDTI, ex motabil ... |
| Hunters Derby |
geoff.c
4th Dec 2012 9:52 pm
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Forum: Dealership & Sponsor Feedback · Replies: 0 · Views: 1972 · Subject: Hunters Derby |
| I have seen several posts on here, very critical of Hunters. I can only say i have always had good service from them. In July 2011, they replaced a passenger side airbag on my 08. In July this year, t ... |
| Best speed for optimum mpg |
geoff.c
4th Dec 2012 8:40 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 24 · Views: 10938 · Subject: mpg |
| I had a 62 plate HSE auto this week. A courtesy car from Hunters with only 1900 on the clock. Had a shortish M1 trip, and playing about with it, i found a needle's width off 70 and it was showing 40-- ... |
| wiper blades |
geoff.c
25th Nov 2012 8:56 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 17 · Views: 11482 · Subject: wiper blades |
| I bought some cheapie blades, off e-bay. They are Red-Line brand and came from Guernsey for a tenner. After 12 months, they still wipe without a sound, and do not smear. Well pleased. |
| What to buy? |
geoff.c
16th Sep 2012 5:28 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 30 · Views: 14771 · Subject: towing |
| Reading some of the posts on here, you would think that Freelanders are very fragile motors. While you wouldn't want one that had been lugging a heavy trailer with a mini digger on board, any caravan ... |
| Cosford Airshow |
geoff.c
18th Jun 2012 6:43 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 10 · Views: 3160 · Subject: BBMF |
| Had a nice view of the Lancaster as he returned to base, a very low and slow fly-by at Derby airfield. He wasn't transiting with the Spits, we could just see one, well to the north, taking a different ... |
| 2.2 hse Chip |
geoff.c
15th Jun 2012 9:25 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 31 · Views: 21420 · Subject: Re-map |
| I have a friend who has remapped his auto Freelander, mainly to give extra torque for towing. I think the company is Celtic tuning, or something like that. My pal is away just now, so i can't ask him. ... |
| 17 inch Wheel Tyre OPtions |
geoff.c
15th Jun 2012 9:07 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 27 · Views: 27605 · Subject: tyre choice |
| My wife probably uses the Freelander, off road more than me. It happily negotiates tracks with rutted mud, up to the wheelnuts when she is moving the dogs around for retrieving on shoots. It has pulle ... |
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