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  1. J

    Freelander 1 About to tackle brakes and shocks

    After an accident and from what you say a reasonable force one, any work where suspension is involved should mean the car is put on a machine that digitally measures all the parameters of where the chassis , suspension and makes sure they all fall in manufactures spec, its loosely called...
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    Freelander 1 Diesel TD4 sounds Dieselier !

    Its more about buying whats best for your engine, thousands of cars run on supermarket fuel lot of engines ecu adjust to suit, but with injectors the most important thing is the spray pattern and that depends on them being kept clean, premium fuel has cleaners and additives in , put in by shell...
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    Freelander 1 Diesel TD4 sounds Dieselier !

    The amazing thing is that people skimp on fuel, if theres any chance of supermarket fuel doing harm..i wont use it , now maybe ive wasted a few pennies over time but who cares, keeps me happy and its my money
  4. J

    Freelander 1 About to tackle brakes and shocks

    the squeaking front after an accident is a worry and it should have gone straight back to the work shop,if its only a few years old question is ..why does it need replacing . also i presume they replaced both sides same time as its not good idea to replace one side with brand new suspension...
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    VCU Torque test results

    Well he did ring a specialist who happens to be a mate and with phone on speaker phone it was confirmed that at 70k it would be a good idea to sort it, now the dealer knows the guy who traded it well..reg customer and this landy never been over a field, log book shows 2 owners and it seems first...
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    Freelander 1 Diesel TD4 sounds Dieselier !

    Think every body agrees supermarket fuel so cheap for a reason it has little or no additives in it , thats a fact readily admitted, and a lot of older cars with less technical engines run ok on it, its personal choice, if any one is happy using it..fine . if on other hand like me quite happy to...
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    freelander 1 td4 emision test

    hi all , while my mot is not due till april 2016 im wondering how they test the emisions on a diesel and same time rolling road test, seen a few conflicting thoughts so hoping a fewhave just gonethru these tests and can advise...cheers
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    Steve's unexpected Series 3 rebuild.

    very pro ...i tried it years ago on a ford cortina and if i say so my self i made a right mess of it..so i appreciate the skill needed..may i ask are a fabricator by trade as its not just the superb welding but the clear metal work lines youve achieved
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    VCU Torque test results

    But i didnt ..i worked the replacement into the car deal, i used the argument do you want to replace it now..or have me come back within the 3 month warranty for a new vcu..ird, and rear diff...1500 quid...i know he got the vcu..bearing carriers trade for 300 quid
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    Freelander 1 Diesel TD4 sounds Dieselier !

    shell diesel v power ..or normal shell plus redex..but dont use crap supermarket fuel..why think its cheap..the norm argument is..but it comes from same refinary..maybe but it wonthave ..any...additives in it
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    Am I am being paranoid?

    ive heard of them coming to view when its up for sale to check out the security ,,then come back an nick it..i use a disc lock full wheel cover on mine plus a tracker..and a motion detect alarm ...hope im not tempting fate eh
  12. J

    Steve's unexpected Series 3 rebuild.

    what a fantastic job youve done..very skilled fabrication then, you must have immense self pride in doing that and saved a fortune,,,hats of to ya...brilliant
  13. J

    rattling from front driver side

    hi..spot on...seems its in 2 parts the metal part that slides on crank..then the outer metal belt pulley..seperating the 2 is a rubber ring..damper..god knows why..when it goes the outer contacts the inner metal and rattles
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    Freelander 1 Cleaning spilled diesel off engine

    go back to garage and say..clean ya messup...
  15. J

    Freelander 1 Diesel TD4 sounds Dieselier !

    do you use supermarket fuel ...try shell premium ..and maybe injector cleaner
  16. J

    Sat nav upgrade

    thats a neat add on ...
  17. J

    VCU Torque test results

    To be honest i was oneoff those people, realised i needed a 4x4 spent ages researching the pros cons , what to look for, chatted to couple at work and pub so when i came to buy i was savvy,,hence i talked the dealer into replacing the vcu..i said in an earlier post too many folk see a...
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    VCU Torque test results

    It seems the biggest fault and talking point on the freelander 1 td4 is the vcu, the bmw engine and gertrec gearbox seem ok..long as you do the erg and pvc valve, but overall it seems a decent vehicle...we all know its not a true off roader, thats the disco that takes that...but overall mine...
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