Got you now brother - I’m up again, coffee brewing and back to ignoring. You can ignore the ignore for a while.

Thanks for the guidance. I've now swapped the reservoir and filled with new fluid, but unfortunately did not save enough to top up once the engine was started. So I have to go to town tomorrow to buy more. In the meanwhile, I'll document progress...

Thank you very much for the answer, Grumpy. The photo might misleading, the plates are bare metal but with a light dark coat of Grease and dust.

Suppose the responsibility is on me to ignore it then.

Right, I’m tired, so I’ll have to stop ignoring this for today and start again tomorrow

No, the new tyres were step one in trying to fix it. Nothing to do with tyres or bearing.

Don't know about the F2 TD4, but my L Series F1 is known for throwing the drive/fan/aux belt (usually because of the tensioner rather than the alternator) which then gets wrapped around the main pulley and fouls the cambelt - sayonara engine...

Probably using 1 of the "quality" battery testers they sell inhouse. :rolleyes: Using "highly trained" operatives. :rolleyes:

Have you checked the oil level? Experience tells me some mechanics have trouble reading a dip stick! (or don't bother, just bung in what they think is right and maybe make mistakes doing that!) Sounds like it could be a drive/fan/aux belt issue...

Did it start when the tyres went on?

TBH, I think someone has been doing stuff with that prop as the plates under the Option 1 bolt heads - the ones each joining 2 bolts should be bare metal - they look to have been spray painted while the bolts are installed, so on the car. Your...

Yes, you remove the option 1 bolts. There is no need for a plate. People only remove the option 2 bolts when the IRD is badly broken and a plate is bolted on to cover the hole - the car will basically be converted to 2WD permanently. This...

Outside of the forums, it appears common that the UJs are replaced. On LZ, after discussing problems, the UJs are very rarely changed. The damper, or front diff mount, is often changed. The 2 rear ones are usually fine. They must take a bit...

Looks like a good cribbage player.

Do they make the roof spikey ??

Erm, the car he has sounds like a parts car for a working, but tatty one he buys. Erm, scrub that. Without an engine, props and presumably a box and other bits, it probably not even a decent parts car. Erm, scrub that. Best have a chat with...

Ssshhhhh

Don't worry - we'll ignore it for you, 'till you're back

I have all next week to ignore everything while chilling on holiday..............well everything but the missus

Good work Freddie. Keep it up. Good to see you haven't posted like stupid me and stupid @backinblack Hang on a minute.....

Sorry not falling for it this time........Oh bugger I just did.

As all have said above. And worth repeating to do the 1 wheel up test first as you need the props on to do this! Remove it if its to stiff, post your timings on here if you need advice. Actually, you could post them on here...

Have you tried just changing the filter and flushing the fluid? The steering in mine's awesome. Nice weight, responsive, accurate.

Oh dear, that looks pretty sad. The lining in my F1 hangs down probably as far as that would if the buttons were taken away. However, the sunroof holds it up in the front so there's no problem. If there are passengers in the back there's no...

Honestly, same goal over here, more for green-laning than "off roading" the freelander would not handle it, but if you're up to the task chuck in the same engine, you could probably get an early pre-2001 engine for cheaper, I've got a guide on...

As per above, finally got round to swapping the regulator. Motor dead in the water, not the original - from 2012. Aaand all’s right with world again…

Get it towed. You can buy a working one for a few quid.