Recent content by ChrisMidWales

An update for anyone interested. I took the links off and went for a drive. The noise completely vanished so now I’m in for but g two new links. Any recommendations? I dont know whether to go with Lemforder, Meyle or Delphi.

I also had both front wheels off the ground when I changed the anti roll bar bushes yesterday. I guy on YouTube had his car on a ramp but it made more sense to me to have the pressure off the bar.

They were about £20 a set. I try to stay away from the £9.99 sets and I won’t buy the £50-£60 sets as it seems these items are failing so often. That’s what let me to chase other possible issues and as they are attached to the anti roll bar and I have no idea if the bushings had ever been...

You learn something g new every day. I was very nervous about trying this but I obviously shouldn’t be. Thank you. If I renew the drop links again it will be the 4th pair I’ve replaced and I haven’t owned this Freelander more than 17ish months.

I didn’t know that doing that was a thing. I will be trying this as a test.

That’s an interesting idea. I surely cannot drive without the links???

I was thinking of looking at the top suspension minting but wasn’t 100% sure how to get to it on the passengers side as loads in the way. I’ll have a look thank you.

Thank you for posting the link for me.

This video on you tube is exactly what the rattle sounds like and also the reason why I went down the drop links route. When I went through my 3rd pair of drop links I decided that the anti roll bar bushes must be worn and causing excessive ware and making the drop links fail. I have just done...

I have rattle from the front of the car. It is mainly coming from the passenger side and Halle s when I’m going over a rough road. I have changed the anti roll bar drop links multiple times and have just renewed the anti roll bar bushes and it doesn’t seem to have completely solved the issue...

An AGM battery is a good idea. I do carry a battery with me but had heard about making it a bit more permanent and also saw an advert for an auxiliary battery tray for a D2 and got wondering. I already carry a NOCO GB40 which is a great bit of kit in case the battery fails on me.

Has anyone fitted/ is it possible to fit an auxiliary battery in the engine bay of a Mk1 pre-facelift (53 reg) Td4? I want a second battery for radio equipment and as a backup jump starter but I would weather keep it out of the boot. Any advice tips links and pictures would be greatly appreciated.

Yes I have broke nearly every one I have tried to take apart. I should look for a source of new ones really. That way I could brake away without fear of not being able to put back together again.

Out of interest. Did you use a specific tool to remove the plastic clip things?

What an amazingly thorough job. I wish I had the skill set to do the same. I have the fl1 pre-facelift (53reg) td4 and I was thinking of removing the sill finishers and leaving off so that buildup did t occur.