Recent content by zidane

Ah ha. now i understand........:5bcheers2:

let me see if ive got this right, the thermo is upside down inside the housing ?? hot water pulls it back,instead of the way the old thermo's used to push it down ?? well, i've had it off errrr if you know what i mean, and cleaned it,,,,errr,,, where's this going,??? now i've lost my train of...

Cleaned the thermo, on my freelander and refitted it. I think it looks ok, but as I'm still learning ill be checking very frequently the levels, may still go for a new one is a PRT ive been reading about the same as the one that comes with the 1.8i (Does it work backwards) ? The two top hose's...

Changed the oil and filter, had to drill two of the rivets as the bolts had rounded heads and were in solid. Then went on to drain the water and add new soulution that was when i found out the thermostat isn't working. lucky i guess better now than later. well i need a new one, and my locals...

Cheers Ratty your a star. !!! i asked because a mechanic said "rip out the thermo and run it without it", and i couldnt see how it was supposed to open. Many thanks. will get one

Can someone please tell me if the stat comes out of its plastic housing or does it come that way . if it comes out how does it come out. ? please help. k series engine, stat in line connected by 3 hoses. cheers:confused:

Thanks.. The % ratio to water is in the dealers guide book, i needed to know the volume of water it would take to fill the system, so i can mix it right. ( mix 50-60% Anti freeze/coolant). so it's, ie a 6ltr tank = 3 ltrs of anti freeze + 3 ltr of water. as i see it. looks like ill need an...

cheers will do that tomorrow.:)

Sorry, i should have said 1.8i FreeLander, 02, and i need to know how much water in ltrs. cheers.

Ok I'm a bit slow, I've looked in the dealers hand book and Haynes Manual but can't find the answer, so i hope someone on here will help me The question is , how much water does it take to fill the cooling system, and should i mix it with the coolant/anti freeze before i put it in. :confused...

Thanks for the welcome. I purchased the vehicle from an auction, no paper work other than 2 mot slips, log book and dealers book with lots of stamps. However the freelander is running fine, apart from a little flutter when idle, this doesn't happen when warm and it is very slight. would like...

Hi, I'm 44 and live in Manchester, married with a kid. enjoy life ,Football and music.(that's me briefly ). oh, and Male. I've recently purchased a Freelander 1.8 ES, and i am looking forward to learning much from my new friends on here. i am a little concerned about a lot of what has been...