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The tar stuff is just an example of some of the soak in stronger cleaning chemicals available that wont strip the paint/lacquer if used correctly. Tree sap is simular in nature. Other stuff available in the range.
What have you done to your Freelander today
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Not as impressive as the lane was wet but......
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GrumpyGel
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Not as impressive as the lane was wet but......
Is it actually quick? Compared to the ICE?
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It's hard to compare as I've only driven up the lane but probably similar or a little quicker than if you were to rev the ICE car hard and dump the clutch.
I think there is less weight on the front of the car so it will spin the wheels easier, when I get the prop shaft back on I'll know better.
There was a funny noise coming from the back of the car like something in one of the wheels was catching so I didn't do much more.
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Probably tre sap that has hardened and dried. A tar remover product or a dab of petrol should remove them. Had same on mine parked under large trees for 3 years..
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Good idea, I can move the EV out of the garage for a few hours or a couple of days at a time while doing this.Why not just get on with the bits like brakes and other stuff you'll need for a complete conversion, which should take you up to spring.
What are you doing with the test mule once you've taken the EV bits back out?
I just need to work up the enthusiasm to start on it. Once I get started I'll be fine but that's typical of me.
The test mule will be stripped of anything I think is valuable or useful and sadly will be scrapped.
I already have too much rubbish around.
You’re not wrong! I ended up buying the kit with the micro switches included!
Just watched Mr Furious Driving n YouTube - now quivering in fear that the rot in my hippo is more expansive than I feared!!!
I need to learn welding, so fingers crossed it gets through MoT now and I’ll tackle any tin worm when the weather dries…
I need to learn welding, so fingers crossed it gets through MoT now and I’ll tackle any tin worm when the weather dries…
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I hadn't seen his videos before but this one was a bit concerning. I'll take a look at mine to see how bad it is.
Nothing too obvious on the external sills on mine - but I know the seam was crumbling… I’ll take the plastic covers off when the weather gets warmer - and perhaps aim to leave them off…
can you get rock sliders? Might be a good thing to add if welding sills anyway?
can you get rock sliders? Might be a good thing to add if welding sills anyway?
Smokey!! It reminds me of a k1.8 running FWD, although without the engine noise.
In theory it'll be much faster than any of the 4 cylinder variants, and probably faster than the V6 too.
It's rather strange hearing the tyres complaining, without any accompanying engine noise.
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Acceleration is all that matters.
Your electric motor revs to 8000 RPM, which is much higher than a TD4s 5400 RPM. So in 5th gear, it'll go much faster, in theory anyway.
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Helped a local guy out with his FL1. He is now familiar with the CCU operation of the rear door, window, wiper and tailgate lock as well as fitting a new tailgate window regulator. Also, more importantly the One Wheel Up Test !!
Has just bought a 2004 TD4 and has joined Landyzone as he is impressed with the information!!
His user name is @Sithmaull - so a big welcome. I told him it was a great forum, so please be kind !!
Has just bought a 2004 TD4 and has joined Landyzone as he is impressed with the information!!
His user name is @Sithmaull - so a big welcome. I told him it was a great forum, so please be kind !!
Thank you Andrew,
Just want to say that it was a pleasure to meet you today and were very thankful for your honest advice, knowledge and assistance with the fl1.
If anyone here needs help then andrew is a godsend, his website is https://www.alwmotorvehicleengineering.com, he has an amazing workshop and spares galore. I will be paying him a visit again soon to get other bits of the landy sorted.
I would also like to say a big hello to everyone on here and look forward to being a part of the forum.
Thomas.
Just want to say that it was a pleasure to meet you today and were very thankful for your honest advice, knowledge and assistance with the fl1.
If anyone here needs help then andrew is a godsend, his website is https://www.alwmotorvehicleengineering.com, he has an amazing workshop and spares galore. I will be paying him a visit again soon to get other bits of the landy sorted.
I would also like to say a big hello to everyone on here and look forward to being a part of the forum.
Thomas.
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Finally got round to mowing the lawns today.
I'd used the last of my bottle of 2 stroke oil for the weed eater/strimmer last time, so first off went to my cupboard of "fluidly stuff" cos I was pretty sure there was another bottle in there that I used for the outboard motor. Sure enough found it.
Thought I'd have a rummage around and see what else was in there and found a bottle of tar and whatever remover. Probably been in there at least 10 years.
Gave it a go and it removed the spots reasonably well. The bigger ones came off easy, but the smaller ones took some budging. Took a while leant over the bonnet in the afternoon sun putting in quite a bit of elbow grease.
So I was knackered and the lawns still aren't done - but the bonnet looks much betterer.
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Polish the bonnet and get some sheep. That's what I did. Great little lawn mowers.
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Lawns? Plural???
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Lots of people have front and back lawns, its not that unusual.
Our section is only 1/4 acre, and the way the section is laid out we have 3 separate lawn areas, the front lawn, 'back' lawn which is more of a side lawn, and 'the meadow' around the other side - so called because I often can't be bothered to cut it until its a fire risk!
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