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Thought I'd fix the rear window wiper , didn't seem much of a problem the motor worked and with a bit of "help" the blade would move across the screen "obviously" just needs the nut tightening to hold the arm or some tin foil bodgery .... Went to get the spare wheel off , I was surprised when...

Yep , all my Hippos have been K series , I'm too simple to understand diesels , nice lot of room under the bonnet with the petrol . All seems good so far.........

Washed it having bought it Saturday Def agree the quality of the facelift vehicles seems lesser than the earlier ones , even some of the mouldings that look the same were poorer , toolbox and its yellow securing handle etc . Could also be that I had higher expectations having spent "real...

I had absolutely no idea that was going to happen.........:D I'll try again , you might need to lube the shaft if it's sticking , to make it easier ..... er ok , maybe just should :rolleyes:stop now It is going nowhere near the clutch plate unless you use gallons :cool: it is under the...

And check the little spade terminal on the starter motor - pull it off and give the terminal a clean and maybe squeeze up the crimp a bit .

Is the clutch operating shaft seizing in the housing ? - give it a lube just to try see if it improves "easiest" from underneath just dribble some oil down the shaft........

Mine is the 2l one - seemed the point at which the price goes up ! Mine is this model - no heater http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2L-Digital-Ultrasonic-Cleaner-Ultra-Sonic-Bath-Timer-Tank-Basket-Jewelry-Denture-/361255111515?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item541c7b8b5b Realised it is quite small but...

My 2005 sounds "knocky" almost like a diesel - found the exhaust manifold loose and needing a new gasket , loose plugs can give the same . Wouldn't rush into changing bearings .

Used my £50 u/s tank for the first time yesterday on some motorcycle carbs and was v pleased with the results - the inside of the float bowls came up like new . As a cleaning solution I used a bit of lemon juice and Muc Off bike cleaner with just warm water from the tap as mine does not have a...

Same as mine 2000 reg cradle not too bad but 2005 reg the tubes have lost the bottom half in places , plates are ok though ??.. Front mounts look to be easy to get to and rear of cradle still in good condition so hope to tie the two together with strip and the ali plate .

A pass is always good - if it comes with no cost in time or £££s it's even better ;) Fuel tank cradle on both are a worry but have a cunning plan involving steel strip and a big bit of 6mm ali sheet to cope with that one .... Smug ? - dunno bowt that - pleasantly surprised for sure !

Good day for MOTs - I got an advisory on the handbrake but very happy with that as no prep done .

Took my sub £300 Freelander for it's MOT ..........and it only went and passed with just an advisory on its handbrake :D . Just waiting for my mate to get his "super reliable" Grand Vitara MOTd ;)

Didn't need changing really but simplest - just a perished boot !

Took 2005 one for an MoT , started to swap cambelt and water pump on 2000 reg one . Failed MoT but just on a front drop link so happy with that , and 2000 one now better with non leaking water pump and exhaust cam timed correctly ! Good day overall :D

If you're pulling the liners to reseal you can get an idea of the alignment from the piston wear pattern "front and rear" - if they have not been turned 180 , not as good as marking them but will get them a bit closer .

I have used an E12 socket ...... I'd go for a 1/2" drive one like this : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Teng-Torx-S2-Socket-1-2in-Drive-E12-/281403455757?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4184f3f90d If the head bolts are ok you are often better off using the original decent quality ones than cheap...

Get the cam locking tool as it makes things easier for about £5 Rover + MG 16v K Series Engine Camshaft Timing Locking Tool MG MGF MGZT ZS + | eBay and yes you can use the bolts and spacers to hold down the liners but if you take the head off with the crank in the safe position you don't need...

Fitted a new TRE in about 40 minutes then spent about 2 hours grinding the broken tap out of the track rod after the clamping bolt snapped off, after it was drilled out etc.... Could have bought a new one but's wheres the fun in that ?;)

Took a while to realise it was you Paul !