1. TD John

    2002 td4 help please??

    If it's not getting too hot - as in cooking (overheating). Try a dose of injector cleaner as a first fix - cheapest fix to try after changing filters. May take while to show any improvement - if there is none - could be reduced fuel pressure (pump) or injectors. Getting expensive ££££ Give it a...
  2. TD John

    Think I have found the whine on overrun noise

    Looks much too wobbly! With that amount of movement the bearing must be making a noise and no seal is going to hold the oil in. How did they manage to change the seal and put the pre-load on without noticing that amount of movement?? Looks like it needs setting up properly if you're lucky and...
  3. TD John

    Strange electric motor noise when parked up

    TD4 noise when turning off? It's Willo's DUCK.
  4. TD John

    prop cv joint thingy

    Is it the joint that can get damaged or just the gaiter?
  5. TD John

    hg repair !!

    Hi Robint, I done this twice now on my '98 Rover 400 K series - second time it was a head change - but that's another story. Check out this link - Head Gasket Repair for a Rover K16 (1.8 K-series) engine, with V.V.C. - BRITISH CAR ENTHUSIASTS - News and Technical Articles - it has some good...
  6. TD John

    keys for freelander

    If the key is a fat topped one then any locksmith can cut one that will open the door BUT you will need the dealer to special order one to work with the immobiliser - I believe they are £100 plus - yes unfortunately they are chipped and severely restricted in supply. :mad: Not done it myself -...
  7. TD John

    Faulty Injector?

    Try a good dose of injector cleaner thro' it first - cheapest option. If that does not fix it then start looking for a more expensive fault.
  8. TD John

    Front Drive Shaft

    Where's Wolfie? He has the link to the man with the 'cheap' drive shafts. Try searching his posts if he don't come along soon.
  9. TD John

    Help! Freelander TD4 starting problems

    Starts ok cold when glow plugs work but hard to start when warm? Sounds like a camshaft sensor failing? Hope all the other work was really necessary, would have though this should have been checked earlier tho'?
  10. TD John

    17" Tyre choice

    When I tried to find out about this - I have LR 17" alloys - it really comes down to what shape the actual tyres are rather than the size quoted. (skinny or fatter sidewalls) It's basicaly a try it a see - one make 235x65x17 may be ok but another batch of the same make & size from a different...
  11. TD John

    Synergy 2 v Insurance

    When ours came up I declared - Synergy2, Cruise Control, EGR Bypass, towbar/caravan and Direct line upped the stakes nearly £100. Taking advice on here asked Flux - same cover all mods inc. and cheaper cover than last year - nice one Landy Zone.
  12. TD John

    New Freelander Feature - Rattle!

    Internittent squeeking and sqealing suddenly stops and rattling starts - sounds like a dry bearing giving up! Either a waterpump, alternator or idler to be looking at methinks. Less likely steering pump or air con pulley/pump. Find it quick whatever it is as a belt failure gets expensive very...
  13. TD John

    17" Tyre choice

    AND they are not rubbing against the front springs!!
  14. TD John

    Steering wheel radio controls wiring

    Gary, If the wheel came with the switches fitted , the wiring should all be in place - don't need to take it off again. If you did not have remote radio controls before you may not have the remote interface unit fitted. If you already have the head unit adapter cables - try them first if it...
  15. TD John

    Steering wheel radio controls wiring

    Hi Gary, If you changed your wheel for one with Radio controls you will need to get several bits of kit sorted to get it all up and working. 1. the wheel has a small loom inside, under the airbag, to connect the switches to the coupler between the wheel and the column (should be already in...
  16. TD John

    traction control

    Unless I am missing something? - in Mondo the power has three ways to go. N/s front wheel, O/s front wheel and IRD to missing prop? If N/s front spins and O/s front has traction then TC kicks in and brakes N/s front this puts more power thro' O/s front and IRD. If IRD has no resistance then the...
  17. TD John

    225 or 235

    Seems that when replacing 225's in pairs you also need to check the rolling raduis (effective circumference). :crazy: Read that Michellin put a warning out about mixing their 17-225-55 Synchrones with their replacement Lattitudes on the FL as both their tyres are within their "allowed...
  18. TD John

    Hand brake light

    Iff'y (hand)brake lights, three amigo's! - sounds like another brake light switch???? :rolleyes: Search 'three amigo's' and check out the vintage and type of brake switch you have - could be a simple fix. But Iff'y handbrake light - you may have just discovered a new 'amigo's' twist there? Could...
  19. TD John

    2wd vibrations...

    Or the front shaft is keeping the output flange in line and preventing the IRD from waving in the wind? :)
  20. TD John

    Not running right?

    AIV (bypasses throttle butterfly) used as choke and fine idle speed control. May have gone out of synch, it's a stepper motor and is wound open and closed by a set number of steps at various times by the ECU (e.g. when cold like a choke). This can get out of synch and cause problems. You will...