davidsmith1307
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You can get replacement lock nut keys. The lock number is on the key.
The lock code is actually stamped on the locking nut on mine - worth a check. Get them on ebay.
The lock code is actually stamped on the locking nut on mine - worth a check. Get them on ebay.
Stuart hall
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I agree, I just went to have a look, no point in buying a new key as it looks like they've fitted used replacement nuts on all wheels, but their the type I couldn't remove at the side of the road.
So will probably just get five ordinary nuts.
Also two center plastic caps are missing so will go back tomorrow. Grrrrrrrr.
In any case can't get posted here from UK, if I could it may take a month more Grrrrrrr
So will probably just get five ordinary nuts.
Also two center plastic caps are missing so will go back tomorrow. Grrrrrrrr.
In any case can't get posted here from UK, if I could it may take a month more Grrrrrrr
GrumpyGel
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Just done my first fill. 603kms and 45.5 litres. .. 37.5 mpg. 'OK'ish.
Stuart hall
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Hi, hope your having a great trip.
As said have no idea what I'm getting but sure not that good !
I put 20 euro's in at a time for which I get about 20 liters.
When I can afford it I'll fill up and do proper check.
Had new tyres fitted ( Nankang ) which I looked up and it says they started making tyres in 1940 under Japanese instruction in 1940 ( WW 2 ? ) so better than I first thought.
Only problem they broke the key so used special tool to remove/replace locking nuts so will have to replace as won't get them off if I get a flat !
See sets on flea bay for £30 so will collect from UK on next visit.
Also they've lost/pinched the two front centre caps so will go back on monday !
Regards. Stu.
Stuart hall
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Hi grumpy, hope you had a great trip ?
No joy with centre caps, am sure they pinched em, especially when he made the mistake of telling me his dad had same vehicle !
Noticed I'm still losing coolant although no sign of any leak.
Maybe it's connected with my running problem?
What if head gasket had very slight leak when hot allowing coolant to enter engine ?
It's been much colder here recently and coolant loss is much less.
Few weeks back was 40 deg and only covered say 60 klms and reservoir would go from full to empty.
Now its only 20 deg and for same journey hardly drops.
Just an idea, as said can't yet find a trustworthy garage, in uk I'd just take it in and let them sort it.
Best regards. Stu.
No joy with centre caps, am sure they pinched em, especially when he made the mistake of telling me his dad had same vehicle !
Noticed I'm still losing coolant although no sign of any leak.
Maybe it's connected with my running problem?
What if head gasket had very slight leak when hot allowing coolant to enter engine ?
It's been much colder here recently and coolant loss is much less.
Few weeks back was 40 deg and only covered say 60 klms and reservoir would go from full to empty.
Now its only 20 deg and for same journey hardly drops.
Just an idea, as said can't yet find a trustworthy garage, in uk I'd just take it in and let them sort it.
Best regards. Stu.
teddywood1
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obviously you are not coasting down them hills LOL
GrumpyGel
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Yep, was another great trip... and the car performed really well. It does struggle up the hills though, especially when its fully loaded with 5 adults and a boot full of gear!
Mine always uses coolant. Sometimes I can check the bottle and the coolant is still there - but its a surprise when that happens and not the norm. Almost always the bottle is empty. It only ever appears to drain the bottle though it never needs more than that. I always thought it was the heater matrix, but presumably that would drain more than just the bottle. As its just the bottle that gets used, maybe its the cap - there's a little crazing on the bottle, but not much. I was a bit alarmed at first, but its been like it for years without seemingly doing any harm, other than the cost of antifreeze on probably 1 in 4 top ups so running a bit weak on that.
GrumpyGel
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lol I am a bit of a Nana driver going down hills - I do like to be well within the car's limits cos they're mainly accompanied by twisty bits. I'm therefore normally in a gear that keeps the revs up and the engine keeping the speed down.
Stuart hall
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Saw the latest I think honda diesel advert, it's a 1600 and does 84mpg !
davidsmith1307
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What's that in Smiles Per Gallon though?
Stuart hall
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That's a relief sounds exactly like mine although I'm completely devoid of any antifreeze !
Before I get bombarded yes I know its vital but can't seem to find the special red ( oat ? ) stuff here, anyway didn't see the point when it was leaking out faster than I could fill it up !
However now new water pump is fitted I of course trusted the garage when they said refilled with antifreeze. Of course another case of being ripped off.
I have found some ready mixed red anti coagulant stuff in a hardware store for 5 € for 5 liters so adding that to the Windsor soup.
Guess if I only ever use that eventually will stop the rust etc.
Stuart hall
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A very rough mpg check, put in about 20 liters got roughly 120 klms.
So roughly four gallons
137 miles
About 34 mpg ?
Also misfire seems to have cured itself, mind you keeping rpm between 2.5 - 3000.
Wondered as battery term kept coming off the ecu had to re learn my driving style ?
Anyhow can't see a more serious problem just curing itself.
So roughly four gallons
137 miles
About 34 mpg ?
Also misfire seems to have cured itself, mind you keeping rpm between 2.5 - 3000.
Wondered as battery term kept coming off the ecu had to re learn my driving style ?
Anyhow can't see a more serious problem just curing itself.
Stuart hall
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Yeah numpty, meant 220 klms !
Nodge68
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The L series EDC is a dumb ECU, so it doesn't learn driving style. Not even the TD4s much more advanced EDC can do that, although that unit will learn engine characteristics and adjust to suit. The L series EDC doesn't do anything clever. It just puts fuel in at the correct time and at the volume needed for a particular throttle position.
Stuart hall
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Thanks yet again, I've kind of decided to leave as is while it's at least useable !
When and if I find a decent garage will get it looked at but don't want to spend too much as mot test due early April.
As said used injector cleaner and drained bit of water from fuel filter so after the very bumpy road may have dislodged some crud from tank etc.
Stuart hall
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Mucho smiles when I drive past all the filling stations.
Stuart hall
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The car seems to be sorting its problems out itself nicely
Mine does that, if I hear clunks and bangs, I'm not to worried, they usually sort themselves out given time.
Lol I hope so Grumpy, if I can get another year out of Phoebe I'll be very happy.
Just need a bit of luck with Aprils mot.
Heard their tightening up the test in May.
Looks like they eventually want all old clunkers off the road.
Some crazy law's here like can't px against a newer car and will finally cost me a fortune to scrap her.
GrumpyGel
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I was chatting to my next door neighbour the other day and we recon our cars are among the most environmentally friendly on the roads. My '99 diesel Freelander and his '98 Land Cruiser diesel. Sure they may put out slightly more toxic emissions than, the 'real world', emissions of 'modern' cars. They may also burn slightly more fuel to cover the same distance. They were though built 20 years ago and may last another 20 years - where as governments are trying to get us to swap out cars every 5 years - where's the environmental benefit in that? Where's the environmental benefit in manufacturing huge quantities of toxic batteries that need disposal of every few years? Where's the environmental benefit of burning huge quantities of coal or oil to power electric cars?
No I recon my L Series Freelander is about as environmentally friendly as you can get. It doesn't even need fossil fuels, it can run on rape seed oil, so if Orangutans can be trained to be farmers and paid a fair wage, its a win-win.
Surely it won't cost you to scrap the car, there must be enough steel in it to have a value to the scrap metal merchants? Its not a Discovery, it won't have all turned to rust.
