Yeah your correct the hub to arch measurement is dictated by the suspension and not wheel size so I was been thick! Put my tyre size in and the diameter is a tad over 28 inches for my wheels. Standard 16's are 27 inches so I guess that equates to half an inch in ride height. Just remeasured...

You learn something new every day, cheers!

My new Freelander: My old Commercial enjoying the snow...really miss it :(

Mine used to do this, did nigh on 40k like this with no seemingly ill affect. Never did find out what it was, car died at nearly 240k!

Thanks. I did notice in the handbook whilst looking for tyre pressures that mine had a 2505KG Max weight and that the models with 16" alloys had a much lower Max weight of 1905KG from memory. Out of interest, how did the extra weight get around emissions? So it would seem that mine is...

Well my poor old Commercial died a death at 239000 miles, gutted I didn't get it to 250k! Anyway, after 1 week with a new shape Grand Vitara which I hated I'm back with a new Freelander :) It's a 2006 Sport which looks very nice and has 18" alloys. Question I have is it seems to sit higher...

TD4 Manual

So the dreaded MOT time and first time the little un failed! Needed brake pads, rear brake pipes (due to corrosion) and drivers side lower arm replacing. Total including full service £652! According to the garage it was a pig of a job, but the nasty rattle from the drivers side has gone...

Mine is on 231k so you should be alreet :-D

Business as usual: Only got 427 miles from 56 litres but did a fair bit off road. Lots of floods in Mid Wales.

Sounds good for stop start driving. My driving consists of a 50/50 mix of A and B roads and farm tracks/off road tracks that lead to the sites I visit. It also idles a lot at this time of year, I don't like being cold!

To keep the thread updated: First tank - 497 miles using 57 litres of fuel. Second tank - 498 miles using 55 litres of fuel. No smoke and engine seems more eager to rev. So I'm happy. Will update after next tank of fuel and also have MOT next week so will be interesting to see...

Sounds like you park on the road or car park. Maybe another vehicle parked there while you were out?

Yeah I have seen some good reviews, might give it a go

I am using FD spec two stroke which is ultra low ash part synthetic. The general consensus is to use an FC spec oil, FD is the same but contains more detergents. I am running 1 litre through 3 tanks and then will reduce it down to 300ml per tank. Cheers Simon

I have read many threads about using 2 stroke in a diesel so I thought I'd have a go. I will keep this thread updated regularly and just keep to the facts. My car is a 2006 TD4 it has done 230000 miles. I had it remapped to 130 hp a year ago. Due to the remap it does smoke under hard...

If anyone wants help or wants to look at my install drop me a PM I'm near to Chester.

Hi rizzlekicks, I have a 2006 FL1. To check if you have the switch loom remove the top left blanking plate from the top left of the centre console, if there is a multi plug behind it you have the switch loom in place. The plug is under the bonnet to the right of the fuse box, it is grey with a...

Oops OK I'll bow down to your better knowledge guys, the symptoms are the same as I had so still think it's the low pressure pump, mine is a facelift though...sorry if I've given duff info.

Just looked it up, almost certainly a TD4