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 Knocking after control arms, shocks and springs replaced |
Chrism551
 29th Apr 2022 5:48 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 31 · Views: 13436 · Subject: Knocking after control arms, shocks and springs replaced |
| That’s interesting to read, I did a full front end rebuild last year on mine with bwi shocks and keep getting a knocking sound from time to time. I’ll have a look at the top nut you mentioned as ... |
| [For Sale] Set of 5 16inch alloys / tyres |
Chrism551
29th Apr 2022 4:41 pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 0 · Views: 959 · Subject: [For Sale] Set of 5 16inch alloys / tyres |
| As above, set of 5 16inch wheels and tyres from freelander 2 S model. Wheels in good condition, few scuffs but but nothing major. Tyres 2 as brand new ( cost 103 each and less than 1000miles use) othe ... |
| [For Sale] 235/60/18 tyres |
Chrism551
29th Apr 2022 4:36 pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 0 · Views: 973 · Subject: [For Sale] 235/60/18 tyres |
| For sale, 3 x 235/60/18 continental winter contact tyres. Approx 4mm tread left, even wear, no sign of damage or puncture repairs. Selling as fitted new set of all season tyres. £20 each of £50 for ... |
| Front tyres inner wear |
Chrism551
27th Feb 2022 8:20 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 2833 · Subject: Front tyres inner wear |
| Thanks for your thoughts. Right from getting the car it always pulled left, and driving straight, the steering wheel was always having to be steered slightly right. When i did the refurb, i replaced e ... |
| Front tyres inner wear |
Chrism551
27th Feb 2022 7:09 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 2833 · Subject: Front tyres inner wear |
| As above noticed my front tyres are wearing on the inner edge, not feathering right on the very edge, but evenly across the tyre with the inner showing approx double the wear of the outer. They are pi ... |
| Check your Airbox (with POLL) |
Chrism551
23rd Jan 2022 10:20 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 72 · Views: 65524 · Subject: Check your Airbox (with POLL) |
| Noticed mine is missing and have air pressure blowing through it, makes it quite noisy too as well as the whole box vibrating away. I noticed some of the air boxes have foam on the inside, is that fac ... |
| FL 2 Lower Control Arms - part nbrs for nuts and bolts |
Chrism551
23rd Jan 2022 6:00 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 10 · Views: 6730 · Subject: FL 2 Lower Control Arms - part nbrs for nuts and bolts |
| Can I ask you what make control arms you fitted? I replace mine with Delphi and both hydralastic bushes leaked oil with a few weeks. They were replace under warranty and two months later are same agai ... |
| Lower control arm bushes |
Chrism551
22nd Dec 2021 9:38 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 1927 · Subject: Lower control arm bushes |
| Delphi are supposed to be oem or at least that’s the impression I got. I’m trying to work out whether the oil drip is just oil from the manufacturing process ,or whether the bush itself is leaking ... |
| Lower control arm bushes |
Chrism551
21st Dec 2021 7:27 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 1927 · Subject: Lower control arm bushes |
| Evening everyone. I’m looking for some advice as my lower control arms have a tiny weep of oil from the rear hydralastic bush. The units concerned are approx 2 months old Delphi. These replaced anot ... |
| Tightening up the steering |
Chrism551
6th Sep 2021 10:31 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 10 · Views: 4389 · Subject: Tightening up the steering |
| My 07 wallowed like an old barge. I recently replaced the front dampers, when testing them, they had some resistance compared to the new ones, however the rebound on the old ones were really slow. I s ... |
| Lower control arm bushes leaking |
Chrism551
6th Sep 2021 5:12 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 0 · Views: 1005 · Subject: Lower control arm bushes leaking |
| As above, as part of my front end rebuild, I replaced the lower control arms, both sides along with new drip links and struts etc. Car drives lovely and straight after this work with all the knocks go ... |
| Newbie on the block - many questions |
Chrism551
12th Aug 2021 5:57 pm
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Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 3 · Views: 2439 · Subject: Newbie on the block - many questions |
| You could look at powerful uk for the headlights and appropriate wiring conversion harnesses, facelift bumper and the like. They also do some really good YouTube videos on the stuff they sell and how ... |
| Intermittent flat spot / low vibration/ blowing sound |
Chrism551
11th Aug 2021 8:45 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 0 · Views: 791 · Subject: Intermittent flat spot / low vibration/ blowing sound |
| Well a while since I’ve posted, but to update on previous posts, I did refresh the front end with new struts and top bearings, new swivel hubs / bearings, drop links, sway bar bushes, lower control ... |
| Clutch slave leak |
Chrism551
26th Jun 2021 9:37 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 1 · Views: 667 · Subject: Clutch slave leak |
| Picture below of the offending pipe |
| Clutch slave leak |
Chrism551
26th Jun 2021 9:08 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 1 · Views: 667 · Subject: Clutch slave leak |
| The problems continue. I have replaced the clutch, slave and the plastic slave connector. After refitting the gearbox, I seem to have a leak at the point where the slave cylinder rigid pipe comes over ... |
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