Alex Blyth
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Yesterday I removed the side steps from my FL1 same as these (these arent mine) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-S...303460?hash=item283a26a6e4:g:kxgAAOSwg0pZY5M3 . They are in used condition and the brackets will need to be fabricated to refit as they were fairly rusted. The boards themselves are fine with some tar marks on them. Before I throw them away they might do someone on here a turn. Free to pickup only as I cant be bothered trying to package them up. I cant post in the for sale section and dont want any money for them. Might help someone out up her , I am based in Cumbernauld. 
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Skinny Mike
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So yesterday I went out to give it a quick wash, ended up washing it, clay bar all the paint work, polish applied and treating the plastics. Windows are still mucky though
Mike
The picture shows on preview/edit, but not in the thread? Eh
Mike
The picture shows on preview/edit, but not in the thread? Eh
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Skinny Mike
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Well it's there now, must be something wrong with photobucket, cos it can't be me, I'm brilliant in every way
Mike
Mike
Nodge68
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Well it's there now, must be something wrong with photobucket, cos it can't be me, I'm brilliant in every way
Mike
Why use Photobucket at all. I host my pictures right here. That way there's no problem should Photobucket do a shuffle about.
Nodge68
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Well I can confirm that the drive to work was completely free of door rattles and buzzing noises. It's amazing just how much noise one panel can make. Well worth the effort and cost of the materials used.
Skinny Mike
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I'll do most things for beerWell you're brilliant at cleaning cars anyway
That's what I did in the end. I always forget you can upload direct
Mike
Skinny Mike
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The difference is quite marked. Mines a much quieter car now. Only problem is i can hear all the squeaks in the dash.
Mike
Have you tried talc powder at the joints,Also while you are at it put loads in the air vent passengers side only,vehicle may need a bit of a clean after though.
Alibro
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The label claims it's black but you're right, it's more like dark grey but for the mirrors and spare wheel holder that's fine.
I've done it both ways but didn't have the cars long enough to know how long it lasted. Just make sure you scrub it well to remove any polish or grease before starting.
Nodge68
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It is definitely dark grey, but it's fine for the mirrors, as you said.
I just gave the mirror a quick wipe over and removed the squashed insects.
I then sprayed it on and hoped for the best. I obviously missed a fly, as there's a spot in the middle that's not textured like the rest of the painted area. It looks miles better than it did though, and the stone chip has a plastic quality, much like the original finish.
Skinny Mike
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I've always wondered why it is on some Freelanders the plastics go grey in the blink of an eye and others stay black.
Mines 15 years old, has lived outside all its life in the blazing sun of Rotherham and the plastics are quite black, even when not treated.
There are a couple of Freelanders where I work that are unloved, un-maintained and never see a wash bucket and their plastics are black. Yet one further up the estate is a facelift that is lovingly looked after and his plastic go grey within a few days after washing. Very odd.
These things keep me awake at night
Mike
Nodge68
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I've always wondered why it is on some Freelanders the plastics go grey in the blink of an eye and others stay black.
Mines 15 years old, has lived outside all its life in the blazing sun of Rotherham and the plastics are quite black, even when not treated.
There are a couple of Freelanders where I work that are unloved, un-maintained and never see a wash bucket and their plastics are black. Yet one further up the estate is a facelift that is lovingly looked after and his plastic go grey within a few days after washing. Very odd.
These things keep me awake at night
Mike
Some silicone based plastic treatments can actually fade to grey (not heard that song for years), after they get wet.
davidsmith1307
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GrumpyGel
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Did they say why the IRD could be the issue? It sounds strange to me. The IRD plays no part in the back axle other than providing a PTO power source that is constant - the only thing that can go wrong is that it doesn't put any power down the prop. Its only what is done with that torque that could create problems at the back. So that it primarily the VCU, diff mounts, rear CVs or suspension bushes etc.
The IRD can go wrong - eg a bad front CV can take out the support bearing in the IRD and cause further grief inside the unit - but in this type of instance the problems are "up front" not with the back axle.
Flying Scotsman!
Active Member
Replaced 3 brake pipes, 1 flexi and coolant bottle.
Then new MOT!
Had to use a Vauxhall hose as I couldn't get a Freelander one.
Wasn't exactly the same and the caliper needed a wee bit fettling to allow the connection to sit in square. But it's the same length and did the job.
Also £10 quid cheaper.
Then new MOT!
Had to use a Vauxhall hose as I couldn't get a Freelander one.
Wasn't exactly the same and the caliper needed a wee bit fettling to allow the connection to sit in square. But it's the same length and did the job.
Also £10 quid cheaper.
tonytherunner
Active Member
Cleaned the block and cylinder head ,240 g sandpaper,looks good but still had some corrosion ,is bad ? I can go with this ?
