Recent content by Gmw76

Yep Thanks for that. It is really hard to see from Haynes or Rave the relative position of the level plug v the reverse switch. Maybe putting it up on ramps would also help as level plug I think is toward the back of the box whilst switch is at the front. Have never taken under tray off...

:D I know what you mean. Anyone know how much oil could be lost? Mark

I thought it was but not sure. Manuals talk of plugging the hole and topping up oil via level plug. Has anyone done this job? Thanks Mark

Did some testing today and it is the reverse switch as shorting out fixed it. Can anyone tell me how much gearbox oil I would loose when replacing switch? Mark

May be wrong but there is an inner and outer pad. Have they been fitted the correct way round? I have never fitted any so sorry if this is silly but worth a comment. Mark

Strictly speaking pressure is not controlled but any over pressurisation is relieved via the cap. Very inexpensive part to change if you are in any doubt. I recently changed tank and cap in 20 mins as there were hairline cracks around neck of bottle. Mark

Well just a heads up for anyone else with similar symptoms. Fuse checked out ok but the inquisitive side of my looked for the reverse lights. Not on ! Tried hill decent switch in reverse to find flashing light. Mmmm me thinks. Now suspect reverse switch or cabling. I think there are two bullet...

Yep that is part of my plan but this type of switch is not mentioned in any of the literature so not sure if it pops out from the front or back or what. I will try and get it out and pop a test meter on it. Mark

Hi could anyone help with info on a 54 plate 1.8 Freelander parking aid. I could use the tow bar I know :D but get frustrated when things aren't just right. There does not appear to be any info in the Haynes or Rave other than Haynes says fuse 24 which checks out ok. Does anyone know where the...

Yep very relieved. Guys at the garage are ex MG rover techs so I trust their views on this engine. They vac fill as the set up on Freelander K series is equally as problematic as MGs. From looking at the work they used bottom hose to disconnect and drain then they must have vac filled back up...

Ok latest up date. Car back from garage. My wife picked it up so didn't get chance to quiz him on the finer details. Pressure tested and leak traced to inlet manifold. First big point here I looked in detail at this area and couldn't spot it. I thought it was the head joint so anyone having...

Oops forgot to answer the exhaust smell query. No there is no coolant smell to the exhaust. Also googling Payen has thrown up that it is an MLS design. I will try and get more details. At the risk of linking to something listed before I found this an interesting read from the MG side of things...

Update. Spoke with the guys at the garage (who I trust and have a track record of honesty with me anyway) and they have said they will sort it. They have said they would be surprised if it was the head gasket again if they have done the work. I described the symptoms of it sealing and...

Thanks guys. Gasket has been changed after water in oil. Has been fine for twelve months. Pretty sure it is not inlet gasket as nothing underneath inlet manifold and water appears at the joint of head gasket on back righthand side but it is on the side of the head/block above gearbox. As the...

After lots of searching and help from the forum I have located my leak on a 1.8 k series. 54 plate. It is from the top right hand corner of the head gasket when viewed from the front. Stood cold it was loosing 1/2 pint a day tracking down the joint and onto the bell housing at the front. The...