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 New tyres front, old rear. Been told the diff will go ? |
rsash
 18th Oct 2020 10:58 am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 33 · Views: 17304 · Subject: New tyres front, old rear. Been told the diff will go ? |
| The owner's manual specifically states 'Do not rotate tyres around the vehicle' and adds a hazard warning for good measure. |
| Independent Land Rover garages near Swansea |
rsash
18th Sep 2020 9:32 pm
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Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 4 · Views: 3355 · Subject: Independent Land Rover garages near Swansea |
| I was not impressed, had a service there and they changed the fuel filter. Car drove like sh*t after that with no go when it got warmed up. Took it back and they were not interested. Took it to Autec ... |
| FREELANDER 2 LOOSING POWER !!! HELP !!! |
rsash
9th Sep 2020 10:00 pm
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Forum: United Kingdom · Replies: 18 · Views: 11924 · Subject: FREELANDER 2 LOOSING POWER !!! HELP !!! |
| In my experience it is the fuel filter. |
| No adjustment for this wear?? |
rsash
14th Jun 2020 11:34 pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 14 · Views: 9475 · Subject: No adjustment for this wear?? |
| The brakes in general are far too small for a car of the weight and height of the FL2. The rears in particular with electronic handbrake are tiny, |
| You couldn't write it!! |
rsash
13th Apr 2020 5:53 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 30 · Views: 14432 · Subject: You couldn't write it!! |
| Shouldn't have to justify it to anyone. |
| 2 new tyres on front or back |
rsash
24th Dec 2019 3:16 pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 21 · Views: 14964 · Subject: 2 new tyres on front or back |
| I had an issue with swapping front to back when one front tyre was wedged, i.e. worn across the tyre width. On the back it caused a droning noise. |
| 2 new tyres on front or back |
rsash
22nd Dec 2019 11:40 pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 21 · Views: 14964 · Subject: 2 new tyres on front or back |
| My friendly tyre fitter says that as they are predominately front wheel drive them new tyres to the front for grip and drive. |
| Disable Haldex ['Dink' sound from rear of car] |
rsash
3rd Oct 2019 5:58 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 21 · Views: 17613 · Subject: Disable Haldex ['Dink' sound from rear of car] |
Had this issue, a light dink when changing from forward to reverse directions and back, it was the driveshafts and is a known issue to LR.
First thing they try is to remove and Locktite the splines ... |
| tyre wear |
rsash
13th May 2019 10:14 pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 25 · Views: 13193 · Subject: tyre wear |
| Just beware that swapping 'wedged' front tyres to the rear will cause droning due to the difference in diameters across the tyre width which is probably why LR don't recommend rotating tyres. |
| What did you do in your FL2 today? |
rsash
8th May 2019 12:00 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 2100 · Views: 961903 · Subject: What did you do in your FL2 today? |
| Over the Bank Holiday went from Swansea to Liverpool to visit our daughter in Uni then on to Folkstone via the De Haviland Museum and Battle of Britain Memorial. Crossed to Boulogne for a couple of d ... |
| Headlights not working (dip & main)...HELP!! |
rsash
23rd Mar 2019 4:19 pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 29 · Views: 29283 · Subject: Headlights not working (dip & main)...HELP!! |
| Seems we have the choice of fitting standard bulbs and not being able to see for a year or fitting Nightbreakers and being able to see for 6 months. It's getting like fitting winter tyres. |
| Haldex making wheels judder... |
rsash
23rd Feb 2019 6:11 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 44 · Views: 22155 · Subject: Haldex making wheels judder... |
| Don't forget that the Haldex is engaged when the car starts off and disengages to FWD at some speed, then re-engages when coming back to a stop on dry tarmac. |
| Brake Disk and Pads question |
rsash
14th Feb 2019 7:46 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 39 · Views: 16219 · Subject: Brake Disk and Pads question |
The rear brakes wear quickly because the pads are tiny for the weight of the car.
The EPB is a separate braking system internal to the disc and only operates when you ask it to or when the engine is ... |
| Middle lane hoggers |
rsash
14th Sep 2018 10:23 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 21 · Views: 6622 · Subject: Middle lane hoggers |
| And what about the Dicks that drive in the middle lane following the car in front but will not speed up until that car pulls over, then speed up until they find a slower car, so slow down until they m ... |
| Middle lane hoggers |
rsash
14th Sep 2018 9:45 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 21 · Views: 6622 · Subject: Middle lane hoggers |
| Drive in the LHL and you have some Dick drive 2mph faster than you drive in your blindspot and stop you pulling out, the problem is not the middle lane hoggers it is the Dicks that stop you pulling ou ... |
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