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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 now, like a new car (well nearly!!) but i will test...

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

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 of the axle??

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 more sensibly then thats a win win in my book cheers

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 seems to have got much less but the engine doesn't...

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 in. as far as i can tell everything on the engine...

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

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?

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 breathers yet, thats next on the list.

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. Located in West Midlands near Wolverhampton but can...

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/

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 bulldog BDX to make them a bit more slippy. not...

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

yeah i've been looking on Ebay, they seem to refer to them as a water trap, i assume to let excess water out rather than in. i'll take a look from underneath to see if it really is gauze, i just reached down to see what i could feel