• Loafer61
    Loafer61 reacted to frostythor's post in the thread Disco 2 Banged up with Sad Sad.
    I thought that was it then (A BAD WINTER) I had to do my windscreen welding just finished it new screen fitted and I got the 3 amego's for the first time in 18 years,
    May 4, 2025
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    Loafer61 replied to the thread Disco 2 Banged up.
    Little did you know..... what?
    May 4, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to Dippypud's post in the thread [P38] Exhaust gases in coolant with Like Like.
    My secret leak tracker is talcum powder, some leaks only show under pressure and by the time you stop and search the water has dried, (I spent months tracking a tiny pinhole in a heater hose that dribbled down to the top of the gearbox on our...
    May 4, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to kernowsvenski's post in the thread Some diagnosis needed with Like Like.
    Sierra Leone!!! Sounds like a Top Gear style trip is in order. Freelanders to Freetown!
    May 3, 2025
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    Loafer61 replied to the thread Some diagnosis needed.
    Great stuff. Where next after Gambia? (I know Sierra Leone reasonable well from 2002 though).
    May 2, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to MarcDelonghi91's post in the thread Some diagnosis needed with Like Like.
    May 2, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to pwood999's post in the thread [P38] Exhaust gases in coolant with Like Like.
    RAVE assumes you drained the system previously. You seem to have missed 12 & 13 in the procedure ? Personally I have an issue with step 17-18. Step-17a should be to top up the system while the thermostat is still open !! Also during...
    May 2, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to kermit_rr's post in the thread [P38] Exhaust gases in coolant with Like Like.
    Water boils around 100c at sea level. With a 14psi cap that increases to around 120c. If it's 50/50 antifreeze then it rises further to around 130c. If i recall
    May 2, 2025
  • Loafer61
    Loafer61 replied to the thread I have been told…. Use Champions?.
    Thanks Kev. New NGKs are in, but didn't sort it. Nor did the Britpart new HT leads, however I'm looking forward to receiving some Magnecor reds this coming week. It seems a little strange but I think it was the alternator pulley going...
    May 1, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to blue_cheese's post in the thread [P38] Exhaust gases in coolant with Like Like.
    No leaks overnight. Drained coolant today via rad plug, and slowly refilled with just water for now. Followed the process in RAVE - but when I ran it again the temperature was averaging around 117-118C, which is decently outside normal range...
    May 1, 2025
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    Loafer61 replied to the thread Disco 1 what shocks should i use?.
    I have fox dampers on the disco and they are very good as mention. Another vote for KYB as mid-price replacements, I have these on the (said quietly) landcruiser with the standard leaf springs. No complaints about them, even on Kenya’s...
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    Apr 30, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to 300bhp/ton's post in the thread Disco 1 what shocks should i use? with Like Like.
    Budget? Do you tow or have a fully loaded vehicle often? You can normally get away with +2" shocks, they will give a bit more down travel off road. Rear springs could dislocate, you can either clamp the top of the spring or run dislocation...
    Apr 30, 2025
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    Loafer61 replied to the thread Disco 2 Sharp exhaust smell, sooty O2 sensor, 0V/1.13V readings, lean/rich error codes, spray on ignition.
    No idea, but following with interest!
    Apr 30, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to MAF Diver's post in the thread Disco 2 Sharp exhaust smell, sooty O2 sensor, 0V/1.13V readings, lean/rich error codes, spray on ignition with Like Like.
    Discovery 2a 2003 V8 4L (Australian) Symptoms: (1) Oscillating between only 0V and 1.13V readings in the bank 2 oxygen sensor (bank 1 normal) (2) Had collected up error codes: P1171, P1174, P0150, P0174 (3) Exhaust sprays out liquid on ignition...
    Apr 30, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to RangeRoller dt's post in the thread [P38] Exhaust gases in coolant with Like Like.
    If things start to go a bit squirly it’s often best to go and have a cup of tea and/or leave it till tomorrow. Trust me I’m an eggspurt at snapping things that are generally indestructible. Even forced a bolt once but instead of the bolt shearing...
    Apr 30, 2025
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    Loafer61 replied to the thread Help Needed - Temperature Gauge Creeping Up on Rebuilt 300 TDI Engine.
    I would have thought so too (electrical)... Wow...
    Apr 28, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to portokali's post in the thread Help Needed - Temperature Gauge Creeping Up on Rebuilt 300 TDI Engine with Like Like.
    Here you go. Hope that helps
    Apr 28, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to portokali's post in the thread Help Needed - Temperature Gauge Creeping Up on Rebuilt 300 TDI Engine with Like Like.
    Final update: After replacing the temperature sensor and thermostat on my 300 TDI, I discovered the 3-way splitter on the overflow line was misrouted, sending the main coolant flow to the expansion tank instead of the radiator. Correcting the...
    Apr 28, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to portokali's post in the thread Help Needed - Temperature Gauge Creeping Up on Rebuilt 300 TDI Engine with Like Like.
    Installed a new sensor and after 20 minutes the gauge does the same thing - goes to 3/4. Strangely enough, the gauge dips slightly when i press on the brakes and if I turn off the engine and restart it goes back down to below 1/2. I am now...
    Apr 28, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to Hexonxonx's post in the thread 1970 SIIa Ex mod Marshall Ambulance with Like Like.
    Here's how it looks all leveled-up and with new 30x9.5 BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires. The rims are LP861 6x15, which I've since found are not so common a size/part, and I'm struggling to find a matching 5th rim for the spare mounted on the...
    Apr 25, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to Tom ferry's post in the thread very hot alternator with Like Like.
    Definitely go back to the single factory set up , use the wiring diagram and go through a process of elimination. See if any of the wires are melting or extremely hot to touch
    Apr 23, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to Mr Migwire's post in the thread very hot alternator with Like Like.
    out pottering around today and visited a friend, was in for a cuppa and a blether about 2 hours in total, came out to landy turned key and nothing, completley dead, stuck jump pack on her and she fired up straight away, drove home about 5 miles...
    Apr 23, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to UpandOver's post in the thread Blood, sweat & beers ! 1984 Defender 90 restoration with Like Like.
    Oh and I’ve found the ideal spray booth ! Forget building it in the garage! I’ve just been granted planning permission for an extension on the back of the house replacing my conservatory which we seldom used for a 8x6mt kitchen / family room, so...
    Apr 22, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to Nodge68's post in the thread Freelander 1 Freelander EV with Like Like.
    Thankfully in the UK and most of Europe, there are charging facilities almost everywhere now. We have a 300 miles range EV, so only need to use public charging when doing road trips, when finding somewhere to charge isn't a problem, if more...
    Apr 21, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to Alibro's post in the thread Freelander 1 Freelander EV with Like Like.
    The best bit is I only noticed your location AFTER leaving the last post and it occurred you might find EV's a little more challenging. 🤣
    Apr 21, 2025
  • Loafer61
    Loafer61 replied to the thread Freelander 1 Freelander EV.
    In Kenya, you need the twin 90L diesel tanks of the Landcruiser to give you 1000 plus kms of range… to be on the safe side! 😆
    Apr 21, 2025
  • Loafer61
    Loafer61 replied to the thread Freelander 1 Freelander EV.
    I admire what you are doing Ali, but lordy these EVs are a bit of a pain! Proper range anxiety.
    Apr 21, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to Alibro's post in the thread Freelander 1 Freelander EV with Like Like.
    Nodge and I have been musing about the idea of a Freelander EV. We agree it would make a great base for an EV conversion project due it's relatively light weight, the way the boot cubby could be extended to the fuel tank position and it's height...
    Apr 21, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to sierrafery's post in the thread Discovery TD engine cuts out under heavy acceleration. with Like Like.
    count the threads left out from the locknut on the wastegate rod, if there are less than 12 adjust it to 12 and see then with F2 removed but if it's a noticeabe difference with fuse removed than with it in place replace the wastegate modulator...
    Apr 20, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to Firebobby1's post in the thread Discovery 3 - Is it possible to avoid a moneypit? with Haha Haha.
    Sounds like a plan 👍
    Apr 19, 2025
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