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Hi J_D, Thanks, since putting the post up I’ve seen a thread via Google not the search function. That thread said the same as you. Won’t bother with ‘upgrade’ after all. Cheers, Michael.

Hi All, In another thread (Whine,whine,whine) I’m getting that sorted. In the meantime I’m going to do the service - usual things, oil,air, fuel filters and fluids, oil, diff, gearbox. My question is rather than replace the crankcase breather with another, do the ‘upgrade’ to a supposedly fit...

Thanks again Nodge.

Thanks Alteredtech, any particular recommendations or is it still Haynes?

Thanks Nodge, Short answer is I don’t know. I don’t have any service history or service book just the ‘it’s had a service’ from the place I bought it. Anyway the usual service items are ordered and the plan is to replace IRD, gearbox and diff fluids quite soon, along with the PCV and check/...

Thanks Alteredtech and Rank Amateur. I should’ve also added that it’s not there when in neutral and I revv the engine, so I’m assuming it’s a transmission issue. :(

Thanks Nodge. :)

While I’m waiting for the stuff for the filters and oil to turn up, I know there’s a decent amount of ground clearance under FL’s but where is a suitable trolley Jack point to enable axle stands to be used. I’ve another thread going (Whine, whine, whine) and I’ve noticed an oil leak aroungtthe...

I forgot, it’s still 4WD.

Hi All, My 06 147k miles FL1 TD4 seemingly has developed a whine. It more noticeable in lower gears at lower speeds. Noticeable too when letting the clutch off after changing up. 2k rpm seems to be it’s ‘sweet spot’ and below 1750 and above 2250 rpm it’s gone. It’s also absent by the time I’m in...

Thank you Col, I’m about to order the bit n pieces for the filters and fluids to be replaced.:D

Thanks Stance. I’ve a quick look on t’bay and seen some 12v pumps for about £13. They look like a good investment.

Hi David, The SatNav and cameras won’t draw much current so I don’t imagine any issues using the cig lighter socket for them. The seat heater might be another matter though. Check the fuse rating for the cig socket and use the formulas below to calculate if the fuse is up to running all your...

Many thanks Alteredtech and Arctic2 for your assistance today. I’m surprised there’s only on fill point in an ‘odd’ place. The diff’s the same as the Jag, only it’s fill point is behind the rear bulkhead and requires a hole making in that first! Got the syringe.

Apologies Arctic for the confusion. I don’t have the service manual, but only the refurb details. But I’ve decided to replace all the filters and fluids so I’ve at least got a baseline to work off. Speaking of which, how do you replace the gearbox, IRD and diff fluids? Cheers.

Thanks Alteredtech.

Thanks Alteredtech, Sounds like me, pootling around near home - tip, shop and allotment runs. Think I’ll get the annual service done. The air con doesn’t work, but seeing as we’ve just been through the hottest summer on record and I drove around with all the windows down I think I can live...

Thanks Colt and Arctic, sorry about that. You’ve basically answered my question. I was wondering about at least the engine oil and filter. It’s a 2 litre TD4. It had been serviced by the (LR specialist) dealer. What’s the PCV filter? Cheers, M.

Hi All, I’ve had my 06 FL1 for just over 12 months now an have done 2800 miles in that time. It’s done 147k in total. I’m wondering is there anything I should/ could do to dodge any untoward ‘events’ that may happen because of the low mileage. I’m retired now, but when I was working I did around...

;)Finally got around to investigating the drivers door window. Off with the door card etc disconnected the switches and reconnected them; worked perfectly. Put the card back on and it’s not missed a beat since. Result!! Wish the XK8 was as accommodating.;) Thanks Nodge for your help. M