Did the new guide pins come with bolts?

Have a look at your Low Pressure fuel pump.

I think there maybe something to this. SWMBO has an Audi TT which has been fine on regular diesel (Esso). A Shell garage opened up nearby a week or so ago so I filled the Audi with V-Power and I noticed a drop in MPG. Same happened with the Freelander too. Back to normal consumption with...

Does this help at all Gary?

Could you solder a spade connector to the copper that remains?

Is that for the whole interior Winu?

Fitted new discs and pads, drop links and track rod ends.

I was using a MAP torch. Anyway, a new day and a clear mind. All done. Thanks for the input everyone.

Yes, I have removed the nut :) and I've given it plenty of good hard whacks but now I know the arm is drop forged steel I won't be so circumspect about hitting it with a bigger hammer. :D

I'm using a 4lb club hammer. Just how hard can I hit the steering arm before it breaks?

I doubt it's that though. I've just changed my battery and the trip didn't reset as a result of disconnecting the old one.

Thought I'd change my discs, pads, drop links and track rod ends today. All was going well until I tried to get the nearside taper to come out. After several hours I thought I'd give in and ask the good and the wise here if there are any tips on getting the damn thing apart. I've tried a...

Get a Synergy Box from Rover Ron. Do a search in the forum or google it.

Wow! Just read this in one hit. What a fantastic job. Truly inspirational. Did you ever get anywhere with the book idea?

It's a Torx security bit iirc

Replaced my (original) battery with a Bosch Silver S5

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f9/how-attach-pictures-posts-233455.html

Have a look here: http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f38/definitive-freelander-vcu-testing-thread-99163.html

That's what I use for Spring, Summer and Autumn. Good tyre in my opinion.

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