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Author Message  Newbie guidance Labradorslave 9th Jan 2022 11:44 am Forum: General · Replies: 4 · Views: 2332 · Subject: Newbie guidance This is an example of one in your price range I would enquire about. Always get them to talk through the service history. FL2’s should be serviced annually. The number of cars advertised as FSH I en ...  Newbie guidance Labradorslave 9th Jan 2022 11:13 am Forum: General · Replies: 4 · Views: 2332 · Subject: Newbie guidance I have had 5 FL2’s over the last 10 years or so and none of them have been a problem. Buying the right one is the key. I bought one that had just had the diff and transfer box replaced at 88,000 mil ...  Starting issues Labradorslave 11th Dec 2021 12:34 pm Forum: General · Replies: 10 · Views: 3527 · Subject: Starting issues Some people just need a little help and advice with problems-particularly unusual faults like this one. There are a lot of very knowledgeable and helpful members. I have had FL2’s for about 10 years ...  Gearbox flush Labradorslave 4th Dec 2021 9:43 pm Forum: General · Replies: 14 · Views: 5088 · Subject: Gearbox flush I paid £120 at my local specialist which is on the high side but they have helped me out for free on numerous occasions so I am happy to pay more every now and again. A colleague had his done for £7 ...  SD4 Cold Starting Labradorslave 4th Dec 2021 9:20 am Forum: General · Replies: 17 · Views: 5488 · Subject: SD4 Cold Starting FreelanderMarto my experience with failing glow plugs does give the symptoms you describe. My old TD4 was terrible cold starting until I changed the glow plugs. Failing battery (or low charge) tends t ...  SD4 Cold Starting Labradorslave 30th Nov 2021 9:16 pm Forum: General · Replies: 17 · Views: 5488 · Subject: SD4 Cold Starting That is reassuring to here. Mine sounds very similar. Many thanks for taking the time to share your experience 👍  SD4 Cold Starting Labradorslave 30th Nov 2021 3:13 pm Forum: General · Replies: 17 · Views: 5488 · Subject: SD4 Cold Starting IanMetro you are correct-there is an automatic delay-even after the preheat cycle. On my old TD4, it used to crank for a few seconds before firing. Carrying out the preheat without the brake pedal pre ...  SD4 Cold Starting Labradorslave 28th Nov 2021 6:31 pm Forum: General · Replies: 17 · Views: 5488 · Subject: SD4 Cold Starting I always carry out the preheat without my foot on the brake pedal👍You are right about the glow plugs being used during engine warm-up. I changed them on my last one and the pickup was noticeably im ...  SD4 Cold Starting Labradorslave 28th Nov 2021 12:30 pm Forum: General · Replies: 17 · Views: 5488 · Subject: SD4 Cold Starting Finally found a decent SD4 so took the plunge and sold my trusty 2009 HSE TD4 which has faithfully served me for years. https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/userpics/13186/normal_C83ED402-A124-45E ...  queries from new FL2 owner Labradorslave 21st Aug 2021 9:18 pm Forum: General · Replies: 16 · Views: 5564 · Subject: queries from new FL2 owner For that model year Land Rover omitted the HSE designation on the boot so your car is correctly badged as it is👍  Anyone looking to go bigger? Labradorslave 8th Aug 2021 1:28 pm Forum: General · Replies: 32 · Views: 10753 · Subject: Anyone looking to go bigger? I considered changing the other way-FL2 to a D4. My Land Rover specialist said the exact opposite. He told me to stick with the FL2 unless I needed the size and capability of a D4 or I enjoy paying bi ...  'Slip' and noise on gear change up - Auto Labradorslave 6th Aug 2021 6:23 pm Forum: General · Replies: 9 · Views: 3284 · Subject: 'Slip' and noise on gear change up - Auto Mine seemed to be a little sluggish when you pressed the accelerator at low revs. I had the same thought process as you. After the clean the accelerator response was instant so I think my problems we ...  'Slip' and noise on gear change up - Auto Labradorslave 6th Aug 2021 11:54 am Forum: General · Replies: 9 · Views: 3284 · Subject: 'Slip' and noise on gear change up - Auto SYFL2 is correct-£160😁 It is a lot of money and not guaranteed to work. On the upside it cleans right through the engine. The difference in performance before and after the clean was obvious. In a ...  'Slip' and noise on gear change up - Auto Labradorslave 6th Aug 2021 6:29 am Forum: General · Replies: 9 · Views: 3284 · Subject: 'Slip' and noise on gear change up - Auto I had a similar issue with a 2009 Auto. Mine tended to occur when I had parked for a short time then continued my journey. I had an engine clean done. https://www.forteuk.co.uk/programmes/forte-autho ...  Rear Diff Paranoia Labradorslave 1st Aug 2021 1:34 pm Forum: General · Replies: 15 · Views: 4976 · Subject: Rear Diff Paranoia To put it in perspective a set of premium tyre will cost you £600. I have just sold a 2009 with the diff replaced at 85000 miles. All anybody asked about was the diff. No one looked at the tyres or b ...

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