DD3
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:welcome2:to the nut house just in time for the snow lol
TBH, this did make me smile!
:welcome2:to the nut house just in time for the snow lol
Finally got my own car and happy to say its one of the ones I have always wanted ! I am in love with her already but cant stop thinking of what I can upgrade or fit now. I am not going to be going mad with off roading but like to think I will do some maybe beginner runs or at least country muddy roads ! If anybody has any suggestions they would be much appreciated.. apart from if anybody send the very very original matches and petrol tank images as you know what you can do
Happy to join the Land Rover Club
Drew
My Dad had an Imp. Little cracker, as I remember - engine in the back.
Do a VCU check and make sure all the props are actually there, then -
pcv - get the BMW upgraded part.
EGR disable.
perhaps upgrade the headlight bulbs to Osram Nightbreakers.
Once you're sure that everything that should be there is there and is working then I have a few light modding suggestions for you:
- Light guards
- Nudge bar
- Phat tyres for muddy fun
Thanks to OP from posting, I just bought a TD4 but not my first car (think it's my 9th car), first car was a 2nd hand 1980 Ford Fiesta.
Thanks to Singvogel for practical checks and to WLJayne for suggestions. Those light guards are actually fairly affordable, the idea of a nudge bar is attractive but one linked is too "new" for my 2002, may keep an eye out for something affordable.
You will need pre facelift guards if yours is 2002 but they aren't expensive either if memory serves .
Yep - all aluminium engine - way ahead of it's time.
Certainly ahead of the anti-freeze generally available at that time.
Terrible internal corrosion problems.
Garages (even main dealers) wouldn't open them up to de-coke etc.
Imagine a rally prepared Sunbeam coupe version in the same class as a Porsche 911 - ho ho those were the days.
I had a mate in Edinburgh who rallied them - and the Davrian version.
SV.
Do a VCU check and make sure all the props are actually there, then -
pcv - get the BMW upgraded part.
EGR disable.
perhaps upgrade the headlight bulbs to Osram Nightbreakers.
But most of all - enjoy it.
tell me what PCV and EGR stand for ?
Used to walk past the imp on the way to school everyday - it was in bits and full of pigeon baskets but I liked it ...when I turned 17 I knocked on the owners door and offered the old bloke £150 which he accepted, me and my dad rebuilt it and it became my little buzz around - loved it!Not seen one for years. My Dad was a stickler for early starts - so one v cold winters morning (when we had proper winters) we set off for Norwich to see grand parents. Tartan flask of ropey instant in car. Even without Motorways we got there way too early, so pulled up in a lay-by to greet the dawn. Engine off and no proper heater anyway, it were fookin freezing - I must have been about 8 years old and have never forgot this. Proper little car but sooo basic. bla blA.
How do I find out what headlight bulbs are currently in ? also could you tell me what PCV and EGR stand for ?
Thanks for the very warm welcome from everyone too !
Used to walk past the imp on the way to school everyday - it was in bits and full of pigeon baskets but I liked it ...when I turned 17 I knocked on the owners door and offered the old bloke £150 which he accepted, me and my dad rebuilt it and it became my little buzz around - loved it!
My first car was a Hillman Avenger 1500 Super. My second car was an Avenger 1500 GT which I still own some 25 years later !!
Maybe you'll still have your Freelander in 25 years?
Thanks for the links Singvogel, I have looked into your suggestions and they are definitely things im going to do.Take a bulb out - there are 4 of course - all H7 type. Don't touch the glass. Instructions in Handbook. Have you a handbook?
The makers name will be on it - unless it comes from the 'land of chop-sticks'.
The Osram Nightbreakers and the Philips equivalent Xtreme Vision will have a very faint irredescent hint of blue.
Be careful to get the 'Plus' version - there are still folks selling the original ones which don't last so long.
OSRAM H7 NIGHTBREAKER PLUS HEADLIGHT BULBS *BRAND NEW* | eBay
pcv - positive crankcase ventilation - available at any BMW dealer for around £23. In my opinion this item is ESSENTIAL.
BMW E46 , E60 , E90 OIL SEPARATOR / BREATHER FILTER M47N , M47N2 320d 520d | eBay
EGR - exhaust gas re-circulation - if you don't want to spend £40 right away to completely bypass it, you can simply disable the valve on your engine by pulling off the vaccum pipe, which is not so good, but better than allowing soot and carbon laden gasses to re-enter the engine.
LAND ROVER FREELANDER TD4 EGR BYPASS KIT Stainless Steel | eBay
As hd3 says - do a search - there is LOADS of info on the benefits of all these items.
I am so happy with my Freelander I can quite imagine Ill have it for YEARS ..My first car was a Hillman Avenger 1500 Super. My second car was an Avenger 1500 GT which I still own some 25 years later !!
Maybe you'll still have your Freelander in 25 years?