I figured it wasn't critical yet but when you can hear the fuel pump over the sound of the engine then, maybe it's time to do something about it before it becomes an issue.
Also 342 was not the lowest I saw.
+1 on that Mike!Yes, I think it might be time to change that pump
Mike
After 2001 Freelander plastics are all nice and black, apart from the wing mirrors that is.
Berties mirrors were a dull grey colour so over the hols I decided to do something about it. on my last car I used Carplan back to black but that is only ever a temporary solution so on Bertie I decided to have a go at spraying them. This is them before.
during.
And after.
I used my new favourite spray paint, black stone chip and the result is great with a nice texture and hopefully hard wearing.
Noisy Fuel Pump
Since buying Bertie I've been very conscious of the demented bee sound coming from the LP fuel pump and been a bit concerned it could give up the ghost anytime. Tonight I did some checks with my i930 and found it is a little low on tickover giving between 387 - 390psi. That is only a few psi lower than my other Freelander but at 3k rpm it is a full 40psi lower at approx 340psi when the other car is showing 380psi.
New Bosch fuel pump ordered.
If you treat the plastic correctly (appropriate primer etc) and the paint itself is suitably flexible, then I don't see why not?
The stone chip has no texture so the repair might be obvious unless you can get texture in the filler. Maybe better to use raptor as it has a texture of its own. DD used it to freshen up his L series bumpers.Thanks Rob, I'll give it a go.
The stone chip has no texture so the repair might be obvious unless you can get texture in the filler. Maybe better to use raptor as it has a texture of its own. DD used it to freshen up his L series bumpers.
Raptor paint or truck bed liner paint. Same idea http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Hycot...760830?hash=item2caad6bcfe:g:CyIAAOSwGYVXB-4eIt is low on the bumper so I probably could get away with it not being noticed. But I need to know, what is Raptor? Also please who makes the stonechip you use? Thanks.
Raptor paint or truck bed liner paint. Same idea http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Hycot...760830?hash=item2caad6bcfe:g:CyIAAOSwGYVXB-4e
I've used two types of stone chip, This stuff gives great coverage http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/c...air/stone-chip-protection/?549774241&&cc5_712
And this stuff is a bit thiner http://www.halfords.com/motoring/pa...torers/hammerite-stonechip-shield-black-600ml
Not sure which is best but either would be fine and give a really nice satin finish.
Raptor paint or truck bed liner paint. Same idea http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Hycot...760830?hash=item2caad6bcfe:g:CyIAAOSwGYVXB-4e
I've used two types of stone chip, This stuff gives great coverage http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/c...air/stone-chip-protection/?549774241&&cc5_712
And this stuff is a bit thiner http://www.halfords.com/motoring/pa...torers/hammerite-stonechip-shield-black-600ml
Not sure which is best but either would be fine and give a really nice satin finish.
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