Search results

Hello all. As it goes I do a full service of filters an engine oil every April. Even though I only do 4/5000 mls a year, if that. Looking online, My usual 5w40 fully synth Shell stuff is coming out at £38.00 . That said, Halfords do a 5w40..f/synth code 285654. for diesels at £26.00. Claiming...

Hello all. As above really. I have read some archive threads on it, and they refer to a clock spring? I take it that this resides in the steering wheel and makes a connection as the steering wheel turns? The threads also mention using connectors not in use like the CC. Would the clock spring...

Hello all I've decided to go back and refit the crank case filter to my TD4. I kept the plastic retainer just in case. Is this all I need to return to original spec? Any advice welcome. Cheers Gary.

Hello all. I can not make my mind up if I have a faulty/ open thermostat on my Freelander. The heater as I recall last winter was not great. Also, when the heater is put on, but not up to full temp, the revs rise slightly. Which tells me although the temp gauge says near normal its not. My...

Hello all. This what I have been dreading. The clutch pedal seems now to need to go all the way to the floor to function. Untill the car has warmed up some. I have read the Haynes manual and it gives a description of changing the master cylinder. I'm looking to do this as a last ditch attempt...

Hello all. Quick question. Has anyone successfully changed the panel only on the tank cradle? In other words, grinding off the bit and sliding in new.

Hello all. Today, at some point the two lights came on the dash. Next, when I switched off and started again they had gone off. Is this a warning of impending doom for my FL1 ? Is there some thing to watch for? Thanks for any replies. Cheers,

Hello all. Is it just my luck? Any hoo, In a previous thread we came to the conclusion, that due to coolant loss the fill up bottle was at fault. And it is. As of last week there were no other problems. No, today I parked at work in our underground car park. Nice and dry there. There's coolant...

Hello all. Topping up the coolant is becoming more regular. I can't find any leaks but noticed cracking on the top of the top up bowl. Could this be my problem? Any advice welcome. Also the best replacement and if still available. Cheers

Hello all. I'm getting a loud cracking sound from the drivers side door. As if somethings about to fall off. Tried to lube the area and hinges but to no avail. Any advice welcome.

Hello all. Looking at the next service and getting the stuff together. I still have a good few litres of Shell Helix 5w40 fully Synthetic left from the annual oil change done every April. I do 5, thou tops a year. My question is, can I get 5w40 fully synthetic of another brand and mix them...

Hello all. A bit of a nervous morning today. The old Black Pearl went in for it's MOT. There was nothing that jumped out at me as I looked over it, but you never know. On the last occasion it did benefit from some injector cleaner, so, taking no chances I put 6 bottles through it prior to test...

Hello all. I've been looking for a hose kit for my 2003 td4, but all the searches come up with a latter set up. Would welcome any links etc for the early non split version. Thanks in advance.

Hello all. Changed the cv boot on the drivers side today. The drive shaft slipped out of the gearbox end, but managed to get it back in. Re_ assembled it all and torque the hub nut etc. The problem I have is when going through the gears the gear stick vibrates and wobbles, as does the...

https://www.browning.com/products/firearms/shotguns/maxus-2/maxus-2-introduction.html Hello all. Not been received well so far, and I can see why. All that the original gun has is better in its mk1 form. why change, They have gone back to, A screw type end magazine cap? Cheaper? Thoughts...

Hello all. Yes, another oil question. I've used this brand for the last 3/4 services on mt TD4 2003, I do @5000mls a year,and wonder how do you know if one oil is better than another? Would welcome any opinions on this. Or, the heads up on a oil thats more suited to the TD4 engine. Cheers all...

Hello all. As above really. To own a TD4 now cost you £330.00 in road tax. Its a 2003 plate, to produce a new, modern vehicle today would consume more energy and cause more pollution than this vehicle of mine has used to be made in 03, and consumed in fuel to date. Even, I'm told electric cars...

Hello all. After the hand brake kept sticking on ( not often) after coming through some wet stuff, but not very deep, third of a tyre.I wondered about a rear brake o/haul. last i did work on them I changed the wheel cylinder and lubed all the usual and renewed the hand brake cable, The shoes...

Hello all. Flicking through stuff, i always keep fuel receipts and note the mileage each year. After some local fill up stations were found to be fiddling at the pumps some time back. So, in this lock down year I spent £690.00 on Diesel, £21.00 on a filter kit, £31.00. On 5w40. Full synthetic...

Hello Pals. Given that that the car is a 2003 model, and has probably never had a fluid change. I thought it would be a good idea to do one, or is it? I can't find the service period for the fluid change. Or the best way to go about it. At a 120,000 mls. surly it's best practice to do a fluid...