htr
Well-Known Member
I used a long bass guitar string. It's a lot thiner than curtain wire but you are still able to push it along a tube without kinking it.
But first try dribbling a small quantity of water from a jug into the corners of the surrounding channel - the painter area of the frame aperture. It should dribble out from behind the front wheel's mud flap if all is well.
htr
Well-Known Member
When I had my s'roof to bits and the F' gaurds off I saw where it drains to. The front corners drain to behind the mudflap. The rears I'm not sure about.
The seal is glued onto the edge of the metal frame. It doesn't seal against the painted car body. The glass, its frame and the seal shed water to that painted area where it should run to the corners and then down the drains.
What may be happening is the metal frame could be rusty / rusted under that seal allowing water through and onto the side of the opening - hence damp/wet hood lining. If that seal has bumps along it or in a few areas then those may well be rust areas beneath
That was the situation with mine and the metal s'roof frame is shot at the front corners and either side
Being some years younger yours may be less affected.brianmurfy
New Member
My FL1 is gone off for work before NCT on Friday (Irish MOT)
NeedleNose
Active Member
After the alternator failed last week decided to fit a VDO voltmeter to lower dash to help keep an eye on things, and one of my headlamps had blown so replaced both with Osram night breaker unlimited ones.
Bring on the long winter nights...
Bring on the long winter nights...
baptista
Active Member
pictures would be nice...
NeedleNose
Active Member
Offering it up:
At night, engine running:
At night, engine running:
NeedleNose
Active Member
Yeah it's a good match and a good fit there (if you don't need the ashtray...).
GrumpyGel
Well-Known Member
Quite a major transmission overhaul. On top of your drop links & CV a couple of weeks ago, the old girl has cost you a few quid of late.
Epicuser
Ex Freelander Owner
The CV boot is part of the driveshaft assy. The drop links were done a few months ago and the track rod ends have both been done this year.
So really, all I have had done is 2 driveshafts, drop links & track rod ends, VCU bearings and a new UJ on the end of the propshaft, along with s rear wheel bearing.
Feels like a different car!!
GrumpyGel
Well-Known Member
Epicuser
Ex Freelander Owner
A lot smoother and quieter presumably
Oh yes. (Say that with a Churchill dog voice
)
Gaj1612
Active Member
What are the bulbs like? Mine need changing for something brighter. Was considering hids but not sure about fitting them in reflector headlights
NeedleNose
Active Member
I don't know yet, had a week off so no night driving until tomorrow. They do look whiter though.
Gaj1612
Active Member
Fair enough. Could you let me know if there's much improvement from the old bulbs please
Atb
taylonm
Active Member
I'd be interested to know too.
Does anyone else find that fl1's have crap main beams?
Mine is terrible especially driving at twilight/night?
