Recent content by Tone

Hi 2 Sheds, Do you mind if I ask a couple of questions? 1) Where did you get the LPG kit from and is it DIY? 2) Where is the tank fitted and what capacity is it? 3) What affect as it had on performance & economy? I'm very much interested as I cover approx 1000 miles per week and it...

Hi Danyan, Have a look here, they didn't change the bumper but the photo's might help. http://www.freelanderowners.com/ Also Simmonites in Bradford will carry out the work for you. Hope this helps Tone

Hi all, Yes sorry about that I'm trying to check that infamous viscous coupling. Tone

Hi All, It seems that you just stick it in park and it's the same procedure as with the manual box, jack up the right rear wheel, chock all the others, either remove said wheel or the hub nut cover, fit large socket to the hub nut and with a BIG bar apply steady pressure in a clockwise...

Hi Ming, There is a school of thought that says "white spirit" helps, personally I wouldn't bother, it can cause hot spots in the head under combustion, you might as well put unleaded in. I like to look after my vehicles and personally think that both those solutions are a bit harsh and I...

Hi All, I know you can check the VC on a manual by lifting a rear wheel, big bar and socket with car in gear. But how do you do it with an auto box. The car is a 2002 V6 ES having covered 41k miles full service history etc and been in our care for 4 weeks now. Drives and rides better than our...

Hi Ming, Just to let you know that until recently, about 4 weeks ago in fact, I had a 2001 Series 2 Disco Td5 Es 87k miles on the clock and for the last 11k miles I ran it on virtually on 100% bio-diesel, with no problems at all. In fact I would go as far to say that the engine was quieter, not...