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I don't think mine is knackered though i haven't tested it fully, i did get lots of clanks from the rear end when travelling,turns out it was the hinged rear spare wheel carrier, strip down and new washers fixed that and it sounds a 100% better...

Yes.

got it!! with the wheels off the ground i assume?

Leave hand brake on & rock/rotate the wheel forward & bacward. You will see the nose of the diff lift up if knackered. You can also put a bar in between the axle and the a frame arms & lever them up to check

evening all. how can you tell when this is knackered? i get lots of bangs from the rear end and some clunks when pulling away, i suspect its the A frame but when i get underneath everything seems tight with no play? should i check with the weight...

Ah i see, i'm glad its not just me that thinks this. i'm also going to change the airfilter to a standard one and see if that makes a difference. i'm not dissatisfied with it at all and to be honest if it gives a bit more mpg as i'm driving it...

On my 200tdi with the snorkel connected there is a small but definate power loss, especially on long hills, on the 200 you can reach in and unclip the hose that runs from the wing to the air filter and the small power loss disappears, so yes they...

Thats the dump valve, I think I superglued mine up, then filled it with silicone, then refitted it.

Std all day every day, cheap as chips so replace annually.

Not a fan of K&N filters, they only breath better when clean and to do that need cleaning often, trouble is this just does not happen. Simple just to swap out the standard paper one.

One thing i've noticed , and it might just be me, is that before i fitted the snorkel i would get quite a bit of black smoke from the exhaust, particularly when clogging it, suggesting running a bit over fuelled, since fitting the snorkel this...

Hi there, have bought a 300tdi service kit which includes an air filter so went to check how to change it today and found its got a K&N already, which probably needs a clean anyway , so not sure whether to stick with it or put the stock one back...

i found this, but its on the air filter lid at the bottom, i assume as a one way valve to let water out.

This one ^^. You can also get manifold to joint them all into one and then run a single pipe to the top of the snorkel. In that case I apologise for criticising your questionable fashion choice!!

I think axles are 1/8 bsp thread.

Ebay search the words I used above, 6mm nylon pipe, 6mm pushfit. Pushfits join existing pipe to new pipe. You do not actually need the special cover so long as you fit and remove the wading plug when not needed...

Ebay, timing cover is also on Ebay.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186022803001 Look at the pictures and it will show you a pipe layout. Others, cheaper, are available.

I use one of these LINK. And then ordered the correct size fittings to screw into the axles (I can’t remember the size). I also use a 2 into 1 y-piece for the gear bos/transfer box as they are next to each other and don’t need one each. I haven’t...

yeah i#ve seen the kits on gwyn lewis, they look like a good idea. i'm still in two minds about the badges

any idea where i order these from? and don't you need a special cover for the timing belt?

No need for the fancy breather kits, just buy some 6mm od nylon tubing and a handful of 6mm push fit connectors.

i added the stickers as they came not fitted!! i did consider not fitting them but decided to, i can always remove them at a later date. the kit also came with a panel grommet but i can't work out where it actually goes!! i haven't extended the...

Hi there, i have for sale a Shower cover for a Freelander 1 (part number is VUK500020, i bought it when i had my freelander but never used it. As far as i can tell its never been used. Looking for £200 which is way cheaper than any on Ebay...

Fitted an Offtrek snorkel/raised air intake. faff of a job which you need mr.tickle arms for, luckily i'm skinny lol. see pics @ https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/fitting-a-snorkel.392344/

Hope this helps for a guide point I paid £170+vat for a windscreen (heated) fitted recently

So since the last update we've been for a weekend in the Cotswolds (last weekend). Had a great time again, saw some cool towns and areas. Visited Clarkson's farm shop, saw some nice cars and bought some overpriced lager. Got some nice plastic...

Well i fitted it today, the pipe goes into the convoluted pipe marked in yellow with the reducer between. pipes were a faff to get off as caked mud had turned to concrete, but once of and washed they softened to make it easier. needed a bit of...

try https://www.keymoon.uk/defender.html , i had a replacement door key of them, cut to code and a picture, spot on! they do ignition keys as well

I think the gauze bit shoudl have a rubber birds beak on it, also called a dump valve, if you want a truly effective snorkel then that part needs sealing up.