Recent content by Wbarkingmad

Thanks Singvogel, thought as much. I'll pick the bypass kit and a set of silicone hoses...

Anyone know what the sensor is that lives in the pipe between intercooler and inlet manifold. The one I mean is between the intercooler outlet and the plastic pipe across the top of the engine. It looks like a thermsitor (temp sensor - intercooler outlet temp??) but I can find no mention of it...

The sensor is from a company called Cambiare. if you google them they come up as a maker of auto electronic components who appear to be Italian. They supply a sensor on its own (without the tube) and I paid about eighty quid. It includes a temp sensor so it directly replaces the bosch one. The...

Looks like I may have fixed this problem. Tried cleaning the MAP sensor, the EGR, new PCV filter, lift pump tested, new fuel filter etc etc. Checked operation of turbo solenoid. Tried a double dose of Millers. After the garage also admitted they were mystified and in desparation I disconnected...

Hmmm, are we really going here? Does your car really define your occupation and sexual orientation? I hoped for better from this forum. Grow up.

Yep, just checked Halfords website and decided it was Millers. Thanks for the advice, I'll give it a try.

Just joined and thought I'd say hello. Recently bought a Freelander 1 TD4 SE (3 door) to replace an ageing Frontera Sport and sadly it seems to have fallen ill, hence my joining the forum. I chose a Freelander after trying the Japanese alternatives, it was so much nicer to drive. Now the...

I have recently swapped a reliable 1993 Frontera for a Freelander TD4 SE (2003) and currently I'm wondering why. From cold it starts fine but struggles to rev at all for a few minutes. If you can coax it to 2000rpm it makes a lunge for the horizon. Once it warms up (slowly) it seems a little...