Search results

This site contains affiliate links for which LandyZone may be compensated if you make a purchase.
  1. Expat-Magyar

    Fan belt slipping and whirring noise from engine, are they related?

    Hi all, Search on forum/Google to no avail. Yesterday, I experienced for the first time the fan belt slipping on a 25 minute to a birthday party, where the sqealing sounded like my Mother-in-law. This was on starting and any acceleration. No big deal, I can fix that. On the way home same...
  2. Expat-Magyar

    Brain farted oil leak Plus a diff leak query. Q2.

    Hi all, Again no search result found. I have anoteher annoying oil leak from the mid section bottom of my Disco 2. Bear in mind its LHD. if it makes a difference/ This leak becomes active if the Disco is jacked up, or is level. Hopefully the pictures speak louder than words.
  3. Expat-Magyar

    Brain farted oil leak Plus a diff leak query. Q1.

    Hi all, After searching the forum, to no avail, I have 2x queries. I have a rear diff leak issue from the driver side (LHD vehicle), following a recent bearing change. The bearing purchased is the rear wheel bearing, oil ring short ABS cable etc. I have reduced, stopped the leak by jacking up...
  4. Expat-Magyar

    Mysterious Gearbox part - identification needed

    Hi all, I really need some assistance, we are having the 5th gear in our R380 gearbox renewed. Having scoured the forum, I can find no other clue, so are there any buffs out there who can assist in getting a part number, The part in the photos seem to be made of some very hard plastic. The...
  5. Expat-Magyar

    Here’s The Story Of A 1997 Land Rover Defender With Zero Miles

    Interesting read: Here?s The Story Of A 1997 Land Rover Defender With Zero Miles
  6. Expat-Magyar

    Evolution

    Recently the Freelander was in its death froes, too many issues to list. The next stage was to look for something, which had to be Land Rover. After searching around we found a year 2000 Disco TD5 ES, once owned by the German government for use by the mountain rescue team. Then sold to a...
  7. Expat-Magyar

    Jeeps and paddling pool

    A colleague of mine passed on so I thought I would share. Jeep a medence ellen As soon we are to upgrade our Freelander to a Disco 2, and theres no market to sell, I was just wondering ...
  8. Expat-Magyar

    What turbo

    Hi all, Maybe I am going mad or a bit stupid. We currently have our Freelander (year 2000 2.0L) in the garage for repairs which is becoming a long and expensive story. We have been told the turbo is screwed and needs replacing. I have looked in the Rave CD and cannot find any reference to...
  9. Expat-Magyar

    Christmas Bonus

    Not sure if anyone posted this: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2244949/Jaguar-Land-Rover-staff-bacon-sandwich-Christmas-bonus.html Searched the site using various keywords to no avail.
  10. Expat-Magyar

    To torque or not to (re)torque

    Hi all, Just a quick question, I had my cam belt/water pump replaced a few months ago, I have heard I should have the head re-torqued, some say not, some disagree - are there any guidelines around this, or points of commonsense? Thinking about it I do not even know if the cylinder head bolts...
  11. Expat-Magyar

    Sets recommended to fit a Disco (offroading)

    Hi all, Despite a search, can't say I have found a answer to this question: Friend of mine has a disco he regularly offroads, unfortunately it needs 2x front seats, as disco seats here in Hungary are far and few between and we dont need pristine, (and the vehicle is a offroader) can anyone...
  12. Expat-Magyar

    Game Carriers (for deer or boar)

    Hi all, Has anyone own or ever used one of these, and can provide any feedback: JMS Arms - Heck-Pack Game Transporters Am considering the purchase as fed up fumigating the interior of the motor for fleas and ticks, will be a purchase for the summer.
  13. Expat-Magyar

    And the clutch went ping

    Driving into work this morning, just got outside the office at the lights, into first and the clutch went ping and the clutch pedal dropped to the floor. Luckily managed to get it going and limp into the car park less than 10 seconds away. Question I have is has anyone else had this problem...
  14. Expat-Magyar

    Offroad (Flying) Landie ...

    Interesting. 8 hurt after car plunges off FDR - NYPOST.com
  15. Expat-Magyar

    Mixing Antifreeze

    Hi all, Doing a search there's lots of questions about how much antifreeze, but does anyone know if antifreeze should be mixed. What I mean is, can different brands be mixed. I was reading somewhere antifreeze should not be mixed. Or should I ask the garage what they used last year and top up...
  16. Expat-Magyar

    New Freelander Club - Hungary

    We are pleased to announce, on Sunday 13th June, the first Hungarian Land Rover Freelander club was born. The event took place in the scenic Magyar countryside, at Pilisvörösvár. The initial kickoff was scheduled for 10:00AM, after finding the actual meeting place (a field attached to a...
  17. Expat-Magyar

    Ideas needed - K9 problem

    Hi all, I have seen some fantastic ideas and schemes on this forum, can anyone assist: Every morning I come down to find a dog has been ****ing against the wheels of my landy, really starting to irritate me now, am not in a position to setup a webcam and short of getting up at stoopid...
  18. Expat-Magyar

    Bump and Grind Curiosity

    Was driving in home last night from the inlaws approx 97 KM away, when back in the city I felt as if I drove over something and the motor felt like it was about to stall, then the engine sounded like a tank, and lost a bit of power. Made it home as was only about 2 minutes away, left the motor...
  19. Expat-Magyar

    Piccies - Landrover meet - Hungary

    Some piccies, for those who like them things, was a cold day: Land Rover Találkozó - landy.nalaa.fotoalbum.hu 'Never underestimate the stupidity of others'
  20. Expat-Magyar

    White England

    Ouch, I guess this is one ****ed off Rangie owner: Pictures of the Day - Photo Journal - WSJ Can anyone advise the weather in SW England at the moment Bristol/Bath area, and rural Zummerzet, have mixed messages and forecasts, reason I ask is need to pick up some possesions and probably...
Back
Top