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Hello, just joined, added a profile and, some replies. I am ancient, can tune my carbs to easily pass MOT's but I am computer illiterate and don't want to offend anyone by my ignorance. I can understand "like" but. What are trophys? Why do I...

Hi All, I have just put a new engine in my FL2 and while it was out I took the opportunity to get the TC rebuilt to hopefully get rid of the dreaded 1600RPM juddering problem. The rebuilt TC is back in and I've drained the oil from the box to...

The TC will only fill once the engine is started, as the box pump needs to be pumping fluid about the system. Best advice is to fill it to the level plug, start the engine, then top up as needed.

Hello Nodge68, Thank you for the very useful information and looking at the options, I think I might take the engine only out which would seem the easier route. Once I have the engine out I will check how good/bad the crank is and look for a new...

CaptainB, you are a STAR, my friend thank you very much. Kind regards Tony

Hi Paul, Many thanks for your reply, I will have a good read of your experiences. Kind regards Tony

Hello and Good day to everyone, I have a 2013 FL2 for about 18 months, which I purchased for my wife, however, I've been driving the FL2 because it's such a great vehicle, I've now bought another FL2 SD4 2014 Metropolitan but with a major engine...

Hi Captain B, sorry to trouble you, but I have to remove the engine from my 2014 Freelander and after reading your adventures of engine removals, which you have mastered, 3 and a half hours Wow!! could you give me some pointers on the removal...