britbadboy said:

A nuclear scientist aint born one ... learns over the years! No comparison... but with the way these LandRovers breakdown the sooner I start to learn to tinker with my car the better. So Nathan no need for such harsh words... just trying to learn and getting advice from you fellas...

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chromiumuk said:

Agree with most of what your saying old bean, but if you think Nathans words are harsh then you're in for a treat on this forum.

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TD John said:

Google 'Green Oval' - dowload the Rave disc (free) for your Freelander and you will find all things technical explained.
If you find the download a problem - copies of the discs are available on Ebay but check carefully what you are getting - latest (last available) versions are dated March 2003.
There are some tips on how to get the undertary off in earlier posts.
Reading the Rave and searching the forum will usually turn up a good set of info.:welcome2:

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nathan5346 said:

the rave cd is great but an oil change is hardly rocket science and if he needs help with an oil change i reckon anything else should be left to a garage

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howardo said:

willo said:

L-series is better, slower but better.

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Yes, have heard that too but no experience with it. Only when I just did a short testdrive the day I decided to buy the FL, was something in October 2000, just before the Td4 came out. I could have that Di at a VERY interesting price but as i wanted an auto. I preferred to wait a couple of months for the Td4 in combination with the Steptronic. So I don't know what I missed by not accepting that generous offer but what I know is the fun I have with the combination I choose and for which i waited that long. (But the driving etc.. of the L-diesel made me decide to go for the FL so it must have left a good impression after all).

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chromiumuk said:

With a cambelt.

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discobill said:

Just get yourself a Haynes Manual for reference and do it. Get that job under ya belt and start thinking what else to tackle. Hopefully in time your confidence and experience will grow and you'll be servicing it before you know it. Good luck mate.

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britbadboy said:

Thanks for the inspiration! I did downloaded the Haynes manual yesterday and now looking forward to the weekend so as to start the ball rolling.

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willo said:

Nana, which is ****..... Viva el chaino ........

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chromiumuk said:

Hey Willo, nice car that Manta A, always fancied one myself. You're right about the Td4 auto - it's absolutely superb & was my main reason for going for the Td4. Didn't really rate the select shift option & after trying it once or twice haven't bothered with it. Also the IRD ratios are more sensible on the Td4 & less likely to cause trouble than the old L-series.
To be fair though, I do believe the L-series is good & if I was ever stuck with little money & no car wouldn't hesitate to go for one, but to say it's better than a Td4 - I'm not so sure. Both models have their strengths & weaknesses.

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chromiumuk said:

Hey Willo, nice car that Manta A, always fancied one myself. You're right about the Td4 auto - it's absolutely superb & was my main reason for going for the Td4. Didn't really rate the select shift option & after trying it once or twice haven't bothered with it. Also the IRD ratios are more sensible on the Td4 & less likely to cause trouble than the old L-series.
To be fair though, I do believe the L-series is good & if I was ever stuck with little money & no car wouldn't hesitate to go for one, but to say it's better than a Td4 - I'm not so sure. Both models have their strengths & weaknesses.

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willo said:

Attached a pic. of my Manta. The guy next to it is my brother in law. Picture taken out of 1st floor window of our home we then lived in.

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willo said:

Attached a pic. of my Manta. The guy next to it is my brother in law. Picture taken out of 1st floor window of our home we then lived in.

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chromiumuk said:

really nice car, I really liked the round tail lights on them. Maybe some day if I come into some extra cash I'll go for one (most here are now very rusty or mint condition but expensive).

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britbadboy said:

Ok Boys and girls its about time and gonna do my first 'SELF SERVICE' bit on my Landy! The Filter and Engine oil is here and am gonna start it tomm!
Going through the Haynes manual now!
any tips/advice will be appreciated!

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britbadboy said:

A nuclear scientist aint born one ... learns over the years! No comparison... but with the way these LandRovers breakdown the sooner I start to learn to tinker with my car the better. So Nathan no need for such harsh words... just trying to learn and getting advice from you fellas...

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