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 Bonnet catch not working. |
MartynB
 11th Aug 2023 11:42 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 5 · Views: 2183 · Subject: Bonnet catch not working. |
| The only thing that solved the problem on my 09 , was to change the entire cable , the inner wasn’t returning after pulling it to open the bonnet. Over 9 years the original was either worn or corro ... |
| Had a Freelander for 72 hours and I'm already under the car |
MartynB
20th Jul 2023 7:43 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 14 · Views: 3273 · Subject: Had a Freelander for 72 hours and I'm already under the car |
| It’s not unknown for aluminium sump castings to become porous after years of road salt corrosion . I had this on my 09 from it being 9 years old to me selling it at 12 . It wasn’t pouring out , as ... |
| Had a Freelander for 72 hours and I'm already under the car |
MartynB
20th Jul 2023 7:40 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 14 · Views: 3273 · Subject: Had a Freelander for 72 hours and I'm already under the car |
| It’s not unknown for aluminium sump castings to become porous after years of road salt corrosion . I had this on my 09 from it being 9 years old to me selling it at 12 . It wasn’t pouring out , as ... |
| Back to black |
MartynB
9th Jul 2023 8:10 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 11 · Views: 3130 · Subject: Back to black |
| Door handles , boot handle , Vents , mirror plastics , I’d get them all hydro dipped in a black/silver carbon weave look. Hydro dipping has endless possibilities . The wheels, powder coated in a rea ... |
| Intercooler/ Turbo split hose patch up |
MartynB
9th Jul 2023 1:21 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 5473 · Subject: Intercooler/ Turbo split hose patch up |
too many 'sticky' tape solutions from members above.
the only tape to use is ...... Self Amalgamating Tape, it sticks to itself and will take the pressure.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/28438901315 ... |
| My Freelander vs Sister's Evoque |
MartynB
9th Jul 2023 10:22 am
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Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 21 · Views: 9063 · Subject: My Freelander vs Sister's Evoque |
| Good to hear and reinforces my own opinion of how good these Superbs seem. A definite contender when the Freelander needs to be replaced as sadly nothing in the current LR line up appeals (or nothing ... |
| Suzuki warranty |
MartynB
7th Jul 2023 10:36 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 6 · Views: 2208 · Subject: Suzuki warranty |
| My new Hilux is on the Toyota Scheme . They dropped the 5 year warranty , reduced it to 3 but extended to 10 if it receives an annual service in the Toyota network . I must admit I’ve got the Hilux ... |
| Wheel alignment types - what do you do? |
MartynB
3rd Jul 2023 10:38 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 18 · Views: 5243 · Subject: Wheel alignment types - what do you do? |
| ATS offered half price four wheel alignment a month or two back when I bought four new tyres . It’s a bit of a no brainer , £35 extra when you’ve just spent £600 + on the rubber . |
| I dont know what i'm doing |
MartynB
21st Jun 2023 6:30 am
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 21 · Views: 6717 · Subject: I dont know what i'm doing |
| Alternatively, if you have a smartphone , spend £10 a month and open a Spotify account . Stream just about any music ever recorded without the hassle of ever owning the CD or ripping files . Even an ... |
| Done something stupid... - Locking wheel nut key |
MartynB
14th Jun 2023 12:26 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 15 · Views: 3450 · Subject: Done something stupid... - Locking wheel nut key |
Here you go , send a photo of the wheel nut pattern .
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274886734436?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=jPltS6IkSbC&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=9 ... |
| Are EVs for the well heeled? |
MartynB
6th Jun 2023 11:19 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 182 · Views: 54623 · Subject: Are EVs for the well heeled? |
| It’s fundamentally wrong that users of petrol and diesel cars should carry the burden of taxation which is raised on hydrocarbon fuels , to the benefit BEV drivers . People running BEV now especial ... |
| Where is the best place to advertise a freelande4 2 |
MartynB
26th May 2023 9:55 am
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Forum: United Kingdom · Replies: 8 · Views: 3085 · Subject: Where is the best place to advertise a freelande4 2 |
| When I disposed of the FL2 , I sold it to a local trader , I probably sold it £1500 below what I could have achieved at the time if I’d sold it privately . However it was done , dusted and gone i ... |
| Dashcam feeds |
MartynB
12th May 2023 7:50 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 3165 · Subject: Dashcam feeds |
| The switched wire normally puts the camera into and out of continuous recording mode . The permanent feed is the parking mode if enabled , and is often used to monitor the battery condition , turning ... |
| The Replacement for my FL2 finally arrived |
MartynB
1st May 2023 5:36 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 22 · Views: 7565 · Subject: The Replacement for my FL2 finally arrived |
| Like all Euro 6 diesel’s manufacturers , Toyota have in the past been less than honest with their customers about emissions . The big scandals seem to have been in Aus for Toyota , and globally for ... |
| The Replacement for my FL2 finally arrived |
MartynB
1st May 2023 12:16 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 22 · Views: 7565 · Subject: The Replacement for my FL2 finally arrived |
| I’m sure you could be right about mid 20s , at the moment I’m like Miss Daisy’s driver ! If I drove it with a bit more spirit .. |
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