Ah yes too long eh? Just seeing what advice is out there to guide me! Option 1 looking good!

I won't use the VVC head as it's 'soft' I was thinking of removing the valves and fitting them to the standard K16 head which cam off an MG. I was in error when I said about using the VVC inlet cam/s I should have said the exhaust cam. Are the standard FL1 cams the better option as FLI power...

My winter Workshop project - a more modified head for my K series Freelander 1. I have interesting plans but I am wanting some guidance and advice. My aim is to enhance and improve the torque characteristics of the motor. I certainly don’t want it to guzzle more fuel or hamper it’s current...

I'm not qualified to judge that. But if it's only on that bracket then I can't really see a problem. Will that brake line still be held securely and not vibrate around as it the junction from the rigid brake line to the flexible one which goes to the rear wheel cylinder?

Good springs - I had my local garage fit the springs to the struts - easy job to remove/refit to vehicle - down side is you have to disconnect the rear brake lines to get those ones off/on. Slightly firmer ride and possible 10 to 15mm higher. All works well with my taller mud tyres in the...

Common issue/s = Yes Have a very careful look at the driver's side of the rear sub-frame. The Front mounting point in particular. Use a good torch /light... The chassis rail that the subframe bolts too often cracks at this point.

Will that thermal wrap increase the temp' of the head?

There is a driving test too that may give you an indication of the VCUs 'stiffness'. Find a flat open are where you can slowly drive in circles or figure 8s. In 1st, and or reverse, with the engine on idle you should be able to drive forwards / backwards in circles on full steering lock, left or...

When I fitted a new one to mine it too felt stiff on lock. But it would still idle around on either lock, forward and reverse, with out stalling...

Before fitting the new cam belt did he align the cam pulleys and have the crank pulley sitting at its mark?

Lots of good info - thanks gentlemen!

Ah - I understand now. Thank you.

Lol - Tuesday week ago, the day I put up those pix of the spring snowfall, we went for a walk on the snowy beach. Nice idea - a rising tide, we were walking right up by the high tide line [that beach is over 100m wide at low tide]. About 70m away I saw what I initially thought was a whale...

Recently I accidentally took a dunk in in the sea, the key and fob were in my pocket. My mobile is a write off but I was worried about the fob not working. I've got a EKA code but it's a combination of letters and digits, eg: A2P6. I've not used the EKA code before but just in case I ever have...

Drove it through a spring snowfall yesterday - Woke op to this today!

Did you ever get around to fit that VW expansion tank? My new LR one, which is less than 18 months old, has micro cracks around its neck. That's the 4th one I've fitted since I bought the car in 2014 : (. I'd be very interested to fit a VW one. Any photos of it in situ?

I believe that 235 is the widest you can go. Do a search on here and you will locate a more definitive answer.

photos of the 2A?

suspects in that area include: the two cam seals behind the upper cam pulleys, or the cam cover itself. Mine currently has an oil weep from the exhaust cam seal :( Bit of a fiddly job to replace - you will have to remove the outer cam belt covers, cam belt, pulley/s and the back cover too. Long...

There's a new petrol station near me which offers "100Plus" petrol. I normally run 95 RON and have from time to time run 98 RON which I feel does offer and improvement in performance; I thinks it holds power on the hills better. I'd be keen to try the 100Plus. What's the advice out there, will I...