Recent content by Chefdave

Hi have got the second of two emls come up on dash of my 2004 td4 commercial. On the way back from my friends I got the second eml come on. It is the engine light with exclamation mark in centre of it. Does anyone know what this light refers to. Have tried to run a diagnosis using an elm 24 obd2...

Hi everyone thanks for all the pointers. Have finally solved lack of boost. Fitted new turbo boost solenoid and attached hoses as per diagram/picture I was sent. After going through elimination of of checking every thing I started to try swapping hoses. In case I had miss read diagram/picture...

Hi got new turbo boost solenoid fitted today. It has actually made it worst to drive. If I can get up to 3k then turbo comes in instantly. Bang and off you got to meet horizon a lot faster than you intended. Have checked and checked again hoses fitted correctly. Only thing I'm going to query at...

Hi artic 2 your reply is very helpful. EGR has been replaced with an EGR blanking item. Manifold has been cleaned out and map senser done at same time. Air filter about a 1000 miles use. Have seen a lot dirtier but getting a new one any way. The two solenoids you have photographed have confirmed...

Hi try to get photo of boost solenoid.

Hi am looking for advice about my boost control fitted to my 2004 facelift freelander. Am suffering from lack of boost below 2000 rpm. Have renewed all vacuum pipes and intercooler pipes with silicone versions. Have soaked actuator arm with penetrating oil. Still no joy in getting low rpm boost...

Well it was now rims or tyres. Had a lightbulb moment. Used hand to gauge tyre to wheel arch gap. Low and behold rear spring on drivers side is giving a shorter gap. Working on fact that springs and shocks will be replaced. Any recommendations for manufacturer or spec. Thanks David

Hi probably been asked before what makes the back of a freelander 1 (van 3 door 17" alloy rims) sway. Not dangerous at moment but I am moved side to side depends on road surface. Do have different manufacturers tyres fitted on rear. Could it be this or a buckled rim. Have checked wheel nuts...

Hi new to land rovers. Have just bought a freelander 1 td4 van. Has 200k on clock service history up to 180k. Silver colour with black hard top.