I'd put it up on here in the 'for sale' section. If closer, I would have definitely had it!
Or come along to our planned Freelander meet and bring it with you
. I'll take it home from there!
What have you done to your Freelander today
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Or come along to our planned Freelander meet and bring it with you
. I'll take it home from there!
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Did the school run it it today. It failed to start after the pickup. A wiggle of the starter wiring and she was away!
I got good results on the Tonga green 1.8 I flipped over Covid. I can't remember the paint brand now, but it was a perfect colour match, and the clear coat went on as flat as the factory finish.
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ABS sensor removed cleaned lightly lubed and refitted - pushed onto the reluctor ring and that backed off just a 'tad'.I took the plunge today and took the FL1 to have the codes read. The prob I've got is that after fitting a replacement clutch I had the 3 amigos
The code reader showed that there were a lot of historic codes which were cleared. The mechanic is experienced with LR but hasn't encountered too many FL1s. Codes suggested a possible FLH ABS issue.
So my question is: when installing [or refitting] an ABS sensor what gap should there be between the reluctor ring and the end of the sensor? I used a small piece of plastic about 1mm thick - slipped that in-between the ring and the sensor, pushed the sensor onto that plastic the tweaked it back a wee bit and then removed that piece of plastic.
Is that gap critical? should the sensor be closer to the ring or further back?
Do we lube the sensor and the copper cage prior to installing?
3 amigos GONE.
HDC works as it should...
Very happy
Being a 2009, I don't think it'll have DPF (my MY2009 hasn't).
I went with Castrol Magnatec on my last change - I'd rather spend a few quid more on a decent brand.
It needs to meet a Ford standard. I'll try and dig it out...
LR specify an oil which meets Ford specification WSS–M2C934–B for DPF equipped vehicles, and WSS–M2C913–B or C without a DPF. The 5.9L capacity is the same for both grades.
I've no idea if the VW specification would be OK, but normally a DPF vehicle needs a low ash oil. Some VW oils are known as extra life, which has lots of anti-wear additives, but again I don't know how that would effect the FL2 engine.
For conformation if a DPF is fitted or not. Look at the 8th character on the VIN. If it's a B then no DPF is fitted, if it's a C, then a DPF is fitted. This is correct up to 2011MY.
No. There's no DPF fitted, which is why I chose that model year.
The oil filter housing is a bit awkward to get off.
Most use a flex-head spanner (27mm)
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Investigated knocks and rattles from the front suspension today. Whipped off the drop links and went for a quick spin. The links were pretty tired and most of the noises were eliminated, except the worst knock. New HD links on order and the search for the culprit continues. Prime suspect = OSF strut mount
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Before you condemn the top mount or bearing, whip the coolant bottle off and check the top nut is tight. Allen key in centre to hold. I had one that needed a new lock nut and unscrewed on its own !!
Never had to get to mine on the F1 so unsure, but on the F2 you need a cut-away socket to turn the nut and hold the allen key in place. You just can't get the angle / depth with a spanner.
... and don't over-tighten!!!
You're right
Managed to get a 27mm socket on it and free it off a bit but then realised that as I unscrewed the filter top it would wind out and jam on the radiator housing so it has to be a spanner
I don't have a flexi head 27mm spanner so I've ordered one from amazon, be here tomorrow.
Oil needed changing, luckily I have a couple of drums of 5w30, I'll run it on my Ireland Scotland road trip then drop it out for more new stuff.
There is a pollen filter in the cabin, in the passenger seat footwell...Think the air filter was due
I'd say that filter is years old
Thanks I'll have a look
Make sure to use the correct PS fluid...New wiper blades and checked/topped up washers, power steering fluid and coolant
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