Thanks @GrumpyGel then guess it's. Was in the garage with the container of the drained oil and he said it wouldn't smell like, just like burned oil, overdue for change. He also mentioned that they've never had that only with DPF cars or when the injectors are dying that it would leak back. He said to observe a bit further. Will check the oil level again and tomorrow drain it again properly down to minimum and see again what happens.
Freelander 1 Engine Oil overfilled by Garage?
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I think it's a bit odd. Just went out to check again and when pulling the dipstick out the oil goes till the end of the plastic, when cleaned then to the second line. Haven't driven it since yesterdays check so would have thought it should still be somewhere around that mark.
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Morning @Nodge68
I remember I've seen that you had taken out the hp pump at some point. Did you take off the engine mount as it's been shown in the bodgit video? I am wondering how to support the engine if needed. Would prefer if I could do w/o.
Anyone knows a good place where to get refurbished hp pumps? I don't think I can get all done. Found one on island4x4, but would prefer one where I could send back the old one in exchange.
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I remember I've seen that you had taken out the hp pump at some point. Did you take off the engine mount as it's been shown in the bodgit video? I am wondering how to support the engine if needed. Would prefer if I could do w/o.
Anyone knows a good place where to get refurbished hp pumps? I don't think I can get all done. Found one on island4x4, but would prefer one where I could send back the old one in exchange.
KR
Matthias
GrumpyGel
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Try 'Gentlemen of Salvage' - think that's what they're called
https://www.pfjones.co.uk/diesel-fu...-fuel-pumps/land-rover-diesel-fuel-pumps.html
[ i've not used their service ]
Thanks @GrumpyGel & @hd3 will have look through their pages later on.
Yes, the upper engine bracket needs to be removed.
I place a trolley jack under the engine, which supports the weight while the mount is off.
There's no need to remove the sump guard, as the plastic simply bends enough to support the engine.
Thanks @Nodge68 will see where to get one from. Unfortunately Lidl doesn't have at the moment.
I treated myself to a new trolley jack recently, as my older jacks were beginning to slowly sink.
Am a bit puzzled now. On Saturday I took the time to drain it properly to the lower level, even it was a bit too much, so refilled with new oil to observe. The first two times driving and idle it increased the level a bit, but today nothing happened. Guess I'll observe a bit to see if it increases again.
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What was the drained oil like? Did it appear thin?
Nice one and probably not one of the cheaper models.
No, not very cheap, but it was good value. I use a trolley jack a lot, so need something strong and dependable.
@andyfreelandy it appears thinner considering and if I remember it correctly, that the last one was 15W40. Have a video of it here
It was about two/-three thousand miles overdue as the car was standing. Does it get thinner over time?
Ordered one from cartrend. Should be here next days, hopefully it'll do it.
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Am I stating the obvious but make sure you use axle stands if going under the car. A good jack is so nice to use, well worth the money.
