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  1. J

    TD5 power/revs fade

    hi try blocked fuel filter. take turbo hose off intake side they have a problem of colapsing under load. if lots of smoke could be turbo failure good luck Jummy
  2. J

    Spraying coolant, what to do?

    hi Dont trust the temp gauge its a sealed system and the temp switch is on the thermostat for a temp measure use a rad sealant and bleed the system or better try take the tank off get it welded pressure tested its cheaper than a new tank if you do it your self be sure to bleed the system use...
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    Water leak from sump??????

    hi look at the pipe it goes into the back of the engine also into the heater if its rusted it will leak. not a big job to change look at the core plugs especially at the rear of the engine hard to see use a small mirror on a stick they leak also. good luck jummy
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    head gasket

    hi try looking at transfer box top its water cooled and the pipes leak and you dont see the leak presuming its a 1.8 petrol do a compression test it will show if head gasket is blown if you can find a pressure test for water/ rad avaible to fit all cars it will show some leaks as its...
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    Blown Head Gasket ???

    hi check thermostat if 300 tdi its between the hoses from the tank if it fails it causes pressure temp senders dont work on 200 and 300 tdis until its too late
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    front prop broke at 70mph

    hi make sure your bushings are in good order ie radius arm mounting front and rearpanhard rod etc all these if not in good condition puts a strain on the prop shafts they are a weak point in landrovers and usualy spoil the yoke and yj joints use quality uj parts and keep them greased more...
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    Leak behind FRH wheel

    hi find the evaporator in the foot well of the passenger side look for the drin pipe take a piece of wore and stick it up there it will free the dirt and let the water from the a/c flow to the floor the drin pipe is located on the passanger ide of the car if lhd that is normal for water to...
  8. J

    freelander warning lights

    hi barb depending on age of car and ecu box but try turning the ingition key on and off\do not start the car) 25 yes 25 times it should reset the lights good luck jummy
  9. J

    CB and GPS for Africa

    Living in Africa suggest you use a hand held gps and hide it somebody will nick it as landys are not known for their security if you get lost stop and get out and look around also you can take into a stange city and find you way back its hard to get lost in africa now regards jummy7
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    Air Suspension...

    hi try if the open the door wait and listen for the air pump in the engine compartment if you hear it close the door if it dosent raise you could have a leak try soap and water on the air bags and pipes to check. with the doors closed . the other solution chage it to springs a simple job...
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    Gearbox clunk

    Clunk in the gear box somtimes is not what it seems try looking at the front radius arm bushings and chassis mounting bushings take a large scrwdriver and check if there is any play between the radius arm and the front axel its a somple job to remove the radius arms and check for wear. good...
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    slight vibration/rumbling on td5 auto at 2000 revs ish /auto gear changing

    hi vibration on td5 try front crank shaft damper fly wheel if it the rubber is weak it causes vibration. all td5 auto are like snails push it to the limit on the revs its likes it good luck
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