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 Tips please fitting new front lower control arm |
Chrism551
 30th Jan 2023 6:52 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 16 · Views: 6344 · Subject: Tips please fitting new front lower control arm |
| As bobupndown says, line up front bolt first, then position rear two bolts in lightly nipped to hold in position. Then with long bar for leverage, force arm down to allow ball joint to locate in then ... |
| Grinding noise at the rear |
Chrism551
29th Jan 2023 7:35 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 12 · Views: 4361 · Subject: Grinding noise at the rear |
| its an 07 s model so traditional handbrake, that I wouldn't trust on anything other than level ground. I also wondered if the caravan and loaded car puts additional braking to the rear? If so, its a l ... |
| Grinding noise at the rear |
Chrism551
29th Jan 2023 6:59 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 12 · Views: 4361 · Subject: Grinding noise at the rear |
| More interesting noises over and above the steering rack whine. I have started getting an intermittent grinding noise from the rear end, much akin to a brake back plate rubbing. Brake pads looked ok f ... |
| That dreaded power steering issue |
Chrism551
28th Jan 2023 6:56 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 19 · Views: 11081 · Subject: That dreaded power steering issue |
| Yes and i flushed some fluid through as well. I was hoping for a cheap fix, but not my day it seems. |
| That dreaded power steering issue |
Chrism551
28th Jan 2023 10:07 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 19 · Views: 11081 · Subject: That dreaded power steering issue |
| Thanks for the replies. I genuinely don't know if its the rack or the pump at fault, and at approx 200 quid each, i don't want to buy the wrong bit. The hoses look of in fairness, but I have seen a fe ... |
| Loud ticking after engine stopped + egr |
Chrism551
27th Jan 2023 8:08 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 7 · Views: 3175 · Subject: Loud ticking after engine stopped + egr |
| When you shut the engine off, is it a smooth shut down, or rattly like it is trying to run on for a couple of seconds? Mine made that ticking noise on switch off, and car used to rattle until I swappe ... |
| That dreaded power steering issue |
Chrism551
27th Jan 2023 8:01 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 19 · Views: 11081 · Subject: That dreaded power steering issue |
| Evening all, My power steering has decided to start playing up again. We first had the issue 3 yrs ago, with heavy steering and intermittent drop outs with no assistance at all. Back then we replaced ... |
| Heater plug location. |
Chrism551
22nd Jan 2023 9:01 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 14 · Views: 4346 · Subject: Heater plug location. |
| Its worth giving the inlet manifold a good inspection if its the early type with swirl flaps fitted. |
| Rear subframe |
Chrism551
19th Jan 2023 10:37 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 2640 · Subject: Rear subframe |
| seems these are a britpart item, not sure how far wrong you can go with these as a non moving non wearing part. eurosubframes seem to have sold a few, and they even do a kit with the link bars now. an ... |
| Freelander 2 (2008) Rear Sub Frame |
Chrism551
9th Oct 2022 7:29 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 24 · Views: 14224 · Subject: Freelander 2 (2008) Rear Sub Frame |
| https://eurosubframes.com/products/new-landrover-freelander-2-l359-rear-subframe-complete-with-bushings?variant=43445025210600 |
| Rear subframe |
Chrism551
9th Oct 2022 4:56 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 2640 · Subject: Rear subframe |
| As there are more posts on rusting rear subframes, decided to check mine and it’s pretty rough, though it will probably clean up. I came across this place online and wondered if anyone had purchased ... |
| Knocking after control arms, shocks and springs replaced |
Chrism551
1st May 2022 1:15 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 31 · Views: 13437 · Subject: Knocking after control arms, shocks and springs replaced |
| Thanks for the heads up. I wasn’t aware the top mounts on the rear were adjustable, only the fronts. My top mount is knocking so I suspect the inner part has failed, so was going to replace the whol ... |
| Knocking after control arms, shocks and springs replaced |
Chrism551
30th Apr 2022 9:21 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 31 · Views: 13437 · Subject: Knocking after control arms, shocks and springs replaced |
| I’ll be interested to see your progress on the rear end. I’m about to do mine as it’s like a boat when towing. When I had my alignment done recently the left rear wheel camber was just into the ... |
| Front tyres inner wear |
Chrism551
29th Apr 2022 6:10 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 2835 · Subject: Front tyres inner wear |
| Just to update on this , I booked a hunter alignment at local quick fit, and tracking was way out ( toe out). On a positive note, when I rebuilt the front end, the passenger side top mount appeared to ... |
| Discs,pads and handbrake shoes |
Chrism551
29th Apr 2022 6:05 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 2914 · Subject: Discs,pads and handbrake shoes |
| I suggest that when the pads are out, you get the wheel bearings checked as well. Worn wheel bearings are often a sign of shuddering brakes. The front lower arm rear bush, when it gets old can cause a ... |
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