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Service and annual technical inspection time ... then on a journey.:) ...next time the gear oil will be.

Hi all, injector leak back test done… 🫣 As expected - issues! Please could someone be kind enough as to explain them to me? Mechanic was in a rush, said clearly 4 has excessive leak and 2 clogged. He said he didn’t know if 1 and 3 are correct...

Thanks for that. I've tried looking from above, taking the engine cover off but couldn't see any leaks. What's the best way to view the hoses you have mentioned? Would it be taking off the wheel & arch covers or from somewhere else?

I cheat and use coach enamel and a gloss roller, so if you are doing it properly and trying to spray it then you have a even steeper learning curve than I did. Mine is not perfect and is a daily drive so i am not going for concourse and you can...

Great knowledge, thank you, appreciated

Yes, I have. I was looking for advice on whether I could something a bit more powerful in it seeing as I had the opportunity. Thank you for your help.

Thank you.

Oh dear. I have a car with no engine, no prop shaft, lots of rusty broken bits. If I am bothering to repair it, I would like to have some fun and learn along the way. Apologies if this offended you, killjoy.

As you seem to have replaced all of the steering components already I would echo the do not assume a recon box is a good bax. however I would be also looking to check some of the other components. You say you have replaced the radius arm bushes...

The hole where the exhaust gas comes out or air goes in from manifold.

Agree with the above, but if you want them to last a lifetime replace the stock pistons with stainless before refitting. You talking about prop shafts in point B? If so just use the original style, you are not lifting and the wheel and trye...

The leak to the exhaust is likely only to get worse over time. As a short term repair [ months] you could put in some rad sealant, like Kseal [other makes available] Advertised as permanent repair but in my experience that is not so and will give...

Have some pictures to help you and OP, depending on how much work you are doing to the rear body there is a fair amount of station wagon body rebuild documented on my thread here: LINK You can see on the below the panels is removed showing the...

Welcome - nice F2, and others! Head over to the Freelander threads like @marjon says - plenty of help there. I've done loads on my F1 and then my F2 with their help, and still learning. There are a few guys on here from NZ, including @GrumpyGel...

Very valid point above ^^ 2x 100watt halogen spotlights have a 16.6 amp draw at 12v so you do not want more than a 20amp fuse. If you are using a standard 2x 55watt bulb then that is a 9.2amp draw at 12v so you want a 10 amp fuse. If you are...

Check the connector underneath the valve block. The connector body may appear tight, but the socket contacts open up slightly over time due to heat & cold cycles in the engine bay. Intermittent connections will cause "valve stuck" faults when...

Please advise, What would be the consequences of running the vehicle as it is with coolant leak from the valve port with new core plugs ?

Lynall Thanks for your input. What would you say about the cardan?

The cheap calipers are just fine. Any of the silicone coolant hose sets will be just fine. In a nutshell spend what ever you want, they will all work.

Thanks for that, thinking it will need to go to someone who knows more than me as some further googling of swivel pins they seem immensely easy to mess up even further!!!

. Remove the front wheels, remove the track rod and drag links and using a set of luggage scales check how much it takes to pull the hub lock to lock. What that reading should be seems to be completely different for each motor but you're looking...

I just enlarged your picture and I can see the knee bolster is attached to that panel. I think there is enough flex in the wire to lay it in footwell, but probably safer if you disconnect in case it gets pulled.

Stupid question time... how does one check the preload? And what should it be?

I wouldn't assume. Also they're really bloody awkward to get right, even Landy mechanics and experienced owners need to play about with it just to get them correct (Christ knows how they done them in the factory). But if I were you I'd double...

Unless his UJs are absolutely gubbed I can't see them having so much slack that he's got an inch of play either way. Like yours mine is spot, a slight movement of the steering wheel when driving translates directly to the wheels. If he had the...

I presume this was done when the swivel joints were rebuilt (dangerous to assume I know), either way the problem was the same before and after doing the rebuilds

Yes Nuts & bolts all replaced, I haven't replaced the UJ's but have inspected them and all appear ok. The problem was exactly the same before I started replacing everything... the steering box was the first thing replaced and the problem was the...

Very clever thread title!!! There was me hoping to read some tips!!!!

I I think he has got that by now and just wants a set! @Demelza Maybe try eBay, Gumtree or better still the LR breakers of whom there are quite a lot. Post and packing will be pricey unless you pick them up!