Thanks for the replies chaps - the plug on the Transit engine appears to point at an angle on the corner, suggesting that in the transit application, the sump is not quite flat. In the end, I drove it side onto a slope, got the sump level (with a spirit level!) and dropped the oil/refilled...

1. 5W/30 to ford spec WSS–M2C934–B WITH DPF 2. 5W/30 to ford spec WSS–M2C913–B or C WITHOUT DPF

Hello All, I've recently bought a series 3 with a 2.5TDi Transit engine. Very pleased with the conversion, suits the series well (with RR diffs and larger wheels). I am about to service it and have a question about the oil level. In the series, the engine appears to be tilted in order to...

1983 Series 3, 2008 Freelander 2 :)

Just caught up with this thread - everything you've done has been fantastic! Really enjoyed reading it. Have you made any more progress with the bulkhead? :)

Was planning on going to this tomorrow...having second thoughts now! How many stalls were there?

Still the same for me! With the addition of a Series 3 :D

Really interesting thread, I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of it!

Also, I found that the RTV sealant starts to cure very quickly once you've applied it, so don't hang around before putting the sump in place.

I used a genuine Land Rover O-Ring, and did a further 20,000 miles no problem. I'd say it's better to replace the seal than to leave the 16 year old one on there anyway!!

As above, PAS and Diff Whine are areas to watch out for on pre-2008 models. The diff whine was caused by poor quality pinion bearings in the rear diff, and should have been sorted under warranty. The PAS whine was caused by contamination of the power steering fluid, which blocked up the filter...

Just sold the Disco and replaced with a 2007 Freelander XS. Slightly different driving experience to say the least lol Fantastic drive though :-D

Ok then thanks for the advice as always guys appreciate it!! :-)

Would that involve taking the window out first or do you mean patch it in-situ?

Well I think I'd rather get it sorted once and for all rather than bodge it, I'll have to put the feelers out and see if I can get someone to do it for me. Money's a bit tight atm, so I was hoping for simple fix that I could sort myself lol

I'm guessing welding is my only option then....and yep solid underneath, sills are great!

Well trouble is I can't weld lol would soldering work over this small area?

Hi Guys, Some holes have developed around my alpine windows, and I'm a bit stumped as to how to sort it out! Any suggestions?

I'm on 235/70/16 Pirelli Scorpions, and run 28psi front and 35 psi rear.

You can do it on the ground no problem, once the fan and cowling are removed you can work from the top :)