[htr]

Hah! Barely run in. Mines over 240,000 miles (>386,000 km)

Seriously though, great cars, very comfortable and versatile.

It has 340,000km on it

 

[kernowsvenski]

Just bought and fitted a new expansion cap.

 

[Freddie17]

... Filled it up with diesel
Might wash it later today

 

[andyfreelandy]

Just bought and fitted a new expansion cap.

You know how to live you do.

 

[Brodie Bear 73]

Removed full front suspension and arms passenger side and drivers side

 

[Freddie17]

Removed full front suspension and arms passenger side and drivers sideView attachment 344971

I feel you - was there a couple of months ago!

 

[Nodge68]

Removed full front suspension and arms passenger side and drivers sideView attachment 344971

Those inner wings look pretty rusty. I'm guessing it's spent time on salt laden roads.
You might want to remove the arch liners to check the sills, as those are known rust traps, even on cars without any rust on the inner wings.

 

[Alibro]

Those inner wings look pretty rusty. I'm guessing it's spent time on salt laden roads.
You might want to remove the arch liners to check the sills, as those are known rust traps, even on cars without any rust on the inner wings.

Yip, they look pretty bad. I had to patch up a hole in my wheel arch behind the arch liner. Mud and dirt gather then stay wet and salty from road salt causing rust.

 

[Nodge68]

Yip, they look pretty bad. I had to patch up a hole in my wheel arch behind the arch liner. Mud and dirt gather then stay wet and salty from road salt causing rust.

For a Freelander 2, that's pretty rusty.

 

[Brodie Bear 73]

Those inner wings look pretty rusty. I'm guessing it's spent time on salt laden roads.
You might want to remove the arch liners to check the sills, as those are known rust traps, even on cars without any rust on the inner wings.

Working on it they're still pretty solid

 

[Philgt50]

Today I am putting the new drivebelts on as had to change the alternator last week. And it was a bit of a pain tbh which I will go into later depending on how this goes…..

 

[Brodie Bear 73]

Today I am putting the new drivebelts on as had to change the alternator last week. And it was a bit of a pain tbh which I will go into later depending on how this goes…..

Did alternator 1 month ago it's a pain in the ass to do as space is restricted

 

[Brodie Bear 73]

Working on it they're still pretty solid

Wire brushed and checked then fresh underseal for them

 

[Philgt50]

Did alternator 1 month ago it's a pain in the ass to do as space is restricted

 

[Philgt50]

Mine packed up Monday, was indeed a pain in the arse not helped by being supplied the wrong replacement (wrong plug fitting) at first, so had to exchange that. Then that one was a pig to get the 3 bolts to line up, which they eventually did, only to find out the plug socket on the back was about 4mm longer so I had to fit the plug in before fitting the top bolt. So I had to undo that bolt which meant another half hour trying to realign the goddam bolts!!!
Anyway, seemed to remember fitting the auxiliary belt was awful but turned out to be one of the easier parts of the whole job.
Then just had to crawl about in the heat reassembling the bits that came off although I also topped up the IRD as it seems to be dropping oil which is a new thing I think.
Anyway, it’s working and charging, tested with multimeter (cos I have got one and dammit I’m gnna use it for something).
See what next week brings. It’s never over with a Landrover.
On the plus side I think the old alternator was the original so not bad for 166000 miles. And it packed up near home so wasn’t a drama.