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Yes I have backed the cable adjustment so that it is loose. Then adjusting manually buy turning the adjuster wheel so that shoes start to bind into drum but I can still move wheels by hand easily. And after that tightened the cable adjustment. I have to take the wheels and drums off now and...

That could also be possible. You mean the bar with forks in the ends and the adjustment wheel?

Last spring I took and built my back drum brakes with new parts. Brakes work well but I have been having problems to get the hand brake adjustment right. It either doesn't hold at all or sticks. Just found from older topics that there are different cables for FL1. The cables I got from Autodoc...

New shocks front & back, new coils to front for my D2 TD5. Already did back springs earlier, so now it sits on brand new feet. Can't wait to get it on test drive, maybe tomorrow.

I was actually thinking about doing the mod when replacing the shuttle valve. Which diagnostic tool are you using? I was thinking about getting Foxwell.

My Disco Series II (2000 car, TD5 manual, 300tkms in odo) project is now in my garage waiting for parts. I'll be doing the suspension, new springs & shocks all over. Both front springs were snapped, looks like everything is from the factory. Started cleaning and spraying the bolts front & back...

Yes I know, trekking with tent is my hobby and we use gas burners in the tent also to cook food. Making cup of tea won't kill you but of course leaving it on for hours could be dangerous.

For sure FL is awesome trekking car for two people when you remove the back seats. The whole back of the car can be used for gear and like yesterday, cooking inside the cabin.

Went to see sun rise early in the morning. It's now -15C here in Finland. Made cup of teas with a gas burner.

Changed the oil in both of diffs for my D2.

Viscosity depends where and how you use the car. I'm using fully synthetic 5w-40 for TD4. 5w is for our cold temperatures here in Finland.

Started working with my new project car: Disco 2 TD5 manual. First engine oil change with new full flow and centrifugal filters, and engine air filter. Previous owner had for some reason that I cant understand used lock nuts for wheels. Wheels are not stolen in Finland, it's like winning in...

Thanks! Yes the temp gauge stays at 1/4 when driving on highways. When driving slowly on gravel it usually climbs to middle. I have been planning to do thermostat mod but haven't had the motivation yet. I still get the cabin heat very hot, so interior heating is not a problem. I have the fuel...

Yes, can do those also. This one had a quite solid chassis, when I crawled underside before buying. Have to take out all the floor mats and have a look there.

Got him (FL1) company, a big brother. Disco II from 2000. TD5 manual. Has the cdl but no lever in the cabin. This will become a two person camper.

Preparing for the coming winter. Studded tyres for maximum grip. Also found oem Freelander roof bars, almost unused for 30€.

It's typical for any car that age when the value is on rock bottom that owners try to avoid every maintenance and repair. For example taking the rear prop off is just a quick and dirty way to avoid replacing drivetrain parts like VCU. It's not a lemon but an old car needing someone to take care...

That is right but the date stamp says nothing about the diameter or tread depth?

I'll use Nodges words here from an other thread to explain why you never want to have more worn (=smaller diameter) tyres on back axle.

Changed to winter tyres, 16" wheels. Gave all locks gun oil treatment, cleaned the tailgate seal and treated it with silicone.