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Hello All.. We've been down with just about every bug that has been going around at the moment. I'm currently starting to recover from flu.. not manflu.. but the real one which puts you to bed for a few days.. I'll get back to my write up when I can actually focus onto the screen. Apologies...

Hello, I've recently overhauled all of my brakes and have had similar problems with the adjusters. This time, I cleaned them (the threads) with carb cleaner and lubricated them with a little silicon oil. I found that the self adjustment now works better than it ever has before, but not...

Hello, There is something similar on the Freelander V6 front nearside pipe. It does pass through a grommet in the inner wing (just the pipe, I mean). For most of the run, the pipe is enclosed within a dense foam like tube (i.e. from close to the ABS pump and right round the engine bay. It ends...

First draft of this bit.. Section 4. Front caliper overhaul. 4.1) Removing the pistons: If the calipers have not been overhauled recently, then expect them to be quite tight within the caliper bores. The easiest way to remove them is to use the braking system itself to force the pistons out...

Hello all, Hope that you all had a good Christmas. I didn't ! (don't ask!). Anyway, the following post contains the first draft of section 4. front caliper overhaul. This one is based on a earlier post, so it might seem familiar. As before, comments welcome. Bodge99

Happy Christmas to All.. Best wishes to everyone. Bodge99

Hello, One further thought.. have you checked that the VIS motors are actually working properly? I expect that you know about the micro switch problem in these.. I've had some really weird problems over the last year or so.. sometimes similar to what you describe.. sometimes different. One was...

Hello, I'd bet money that every single older "spanner jockey" has fond memories of brake bleeding with a 9" length of rubber pipe and a jam jar... normally in winter and with "the significant other" actually pumping the brake pedal.. I've had several easybleeds over the years.. I've only had...

Hello, One other thing ... (assuming that the TPS reset doesn't do the same thing..??). The IACV is a stepper motor.. The "last used" position is stored in one of the electronic control units. If the stepper mechanism is "sticky", then the stored position may actually be invalid. You can force...

Don't forget to beg/steal/borrow/ask santa for an easybleed (£20). Bodge99

Hello, You could do this... but as Nodge68 says, there is a risk of too short pipes.. Your call.. Bodge99

First part of section 3. This section is not yet complete. Section 3. Pipe removal. Tips on measuring. Recommended replacement technique. Detailed description of pipe replacement procedure. You are nearly ready to start removing the old pipes from the car. Pipe removal and replacement will be...

Hello all, First part of section 3 next... I want to get this one up as "daughter from hell" is coming home for Christmas. As before, any comments welcome. Bodge99.

Hello. Basic prices: Copper pipe 3/16" 25 foot coil £12-15 (need 2 for everything). Rear brake cylinder £10 - £15 each. Pipe bender, cutting tool and flaring tool: Kit is £20 Pipe/flare nuts 10 for under £5 Flexible hose clamp under £5 (only reqd. for partial pipe replacement). All from...

Hello, I understand exactly what you mean.. If you know how to use a set of spanners and can safely jack up a freelander then you can change the brake pipes. What year and model freelander have you got? Bodge99

Hello, See http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f9/brake-pipe-renewel-any-interest-how-i-did-mine-242860.html the writeup is still work in progress.. but ongoing. If you need any specific info then just ask.. Replacing the pipes is actually very easy.. just takes a little time. I suppose it all...

Thanks for that.. interesting! Bodge99

Nodge68: Hi, can I ask what airfilter you are using? Any advantages over the standard one? Bodge99

Hello, This any help? I bought the green one (my mistake, wrong for a UK V6).. I was actually sent the blue one (which I actually needed). A few days later I was sent the green one. I rang the suppliers who said.. "Our mistake.. keep it".. So if anyone wants a green one, then they can have...

Hello, If you are planning to do things which involves you disconnecting the battery a lot then consider one of these: Battery Quick Master Disconnect Isolator Cut Off Switch | eBay I've got one permanently on the battery. They are very useful... Bodge99