Recent content by twin_cam_turbo

Thanks gents, waterpump it is then. Will have a look. I suspect the belt is in need of replacement and have both on the to do list. I'll see if i can get new belts on it and hope it sorts the problem. With hindsight i probably should've sprayed the belt first with some belt-ease to rule that...

Hello all, Could someone with knowledge on these engines give me a bit of advice on the situation we have at the minute. The pulley circled in the picture started a little whistle last night at engine speeds above 1500rpm. I sprayed the pulley with some penetrating oil and the sound died...

Yup, you've learnt what I learnt recently - nearside front tyre wears quicker on the outside edge than inside. I swapped it with the drivers side and am monitoring the wear. It's not getting worse. As others have said, new tyres on the back all the time, and move old used tyres to front to save...

I test ours irregularly. Lowest we've seen is 32 and thee highest we've had is 43. To all those saying run low revs - does the td4 not have a variable vane turbo? If so, do you not need to engage the turbo from time to time to ensure the vanes don't sieze or stick?

Maybe an auto would work better for you?

I would suggest, given the reputation of the freelander, that you stick with your L series if you don't have much spare dosh. Better the devil you know and all that...

There's a drain plug in front of the fuel tank (about 10mm diam) which you can see under the vehicle just ahead of the offside rear wheel arch. Could maybe not be tight? You should remove that plug annually to drain away water which can pool there. Part of the service schedule I think?

Not had the problem myself, but makes you worry what'll happen in a front ender eh?!

Just saying, I had a bad experience with a reconditioning firm based in Manchester which also sells towbars... Bought 4, ended up fitting 6 in total as two failed within minutes of being installed by the Land Rover specialist.

Like that :P, that looks really good.

Is this only when cold? If so, Try turning ignition on for 5 seconds, then off, then repeat 4 or 5 times. Then start the car. If she takes then i reckon you've got injector troubles and nee d to do a leak back/leak off test.

Not something non-engine related is it like brake pads knocking on 1 side?

Haha! Don't know if we're on about the same guy but think his name was Simon...

Lincoln electric are pretty clued up and would be able to send you a digital copy of the manual. Give them a call.

Oiw - you might not. Afyernarket dad units are geared for base. Run it and see. If you decide you need an amp in there to drive more base than you can retrofit later. P.s. Agree with OP on the above. Try it once to see. Confused me the first time i did it!