1. Rafe Dent

    Series 2 Bent clutch thread adjuster, or what ..

    Trying to put together my purchase list for basic restoration of my Series 2A 1962, and I came across this bent threaded adjuster, downstream of the clutch slave cylinder clutch mechanism. Anyone seen that before ? Any tips on what to expect/ plan for ? Not having started it yet - in middle of...
  2. Rafe Dent

    First start attempt after 2 years: Any advice ?!

    Following recent purchase of a 1962 Series IIA 88" diesel, any advice prior to firing it up for the first time in a couple of years ? (LHD, if that makes any difference). Thought I'd clean filters, drain tank, reconnect wires (are they in the right place - close to starter and alternator...
  3. Rafe Dent

    Clutch bleed - elecrical box removal, LHD

    On my LHD Freelander 2004 TD4, in order to get at my clutch master cylinder I need to remove the L-shaped plastic box containing the ECU etc., which restricts access, to say the least. But how do I get it off ?! I can see one side is a sort of clip, but levering that with a screwdriver doesn't...
  4. Rafe Dent

    TD4 injector test results: leak back and flow rate test at various pressures

    After experiencing worsening sluggish performance and a horrendous tick-over - but strangely enough quite good mid-top end performance, I visited L/R to get quote on leak back tests/ injectors etc – wow, thousands of francs. So I decided to take the forum advice that made the most sense and...
  5. Rafe Dent

    small hole on RHS of airbox

    Found a small (6-7mm?) neat round hole on right hand vertical side of airbox. Sort of in centre of where air filter sits (internally). It's empty and 'fluttering' on tick-over. Can't be right surely? Any thoughts? Thanks, R PS FL1 TD4, 2004, 92K km.
  6. Rafe Dent

    Power problem 3000rpm - yes I've changed solenoid

    2004 TD4 HSE 90,000 km. Saw the excellent sticky in fact before I had the power problem, so changed solenoid with relish - didn't even bother with a test drive. However problem's still there! Around 3,000 rpm, stutter like fuel starvation and yellow light comes on (right hand with exclamation...
  7. Rafe Dent

    Are 17" and 16" alloys interchangeable?

    Can I swap my standard 6-branch 17" alloys for 5-branch 16" (L/R) alloys in order to have a second set for snow tyres? 16" gives a better, cheaper choice range, and 2 sets are quite normal out here in the Alps. Freelander TD4 HSE 2004. Pictures below. Thanks in advance, R 17" standard...
  8. Rafe Dent

    hi & bonjour

    Hi, new to the forum, was over at 205gtidrivers.com, but now got Freelander TD4 2004 - in principle to replace 205 (but still got it), and to get through the snow. Things starting to fall off it and break at about the same rate as 205 (sunroof and one window already!), but also adding things to...