Not so keen on it myself. Call me old fashioned but I prefer the tubular drain pipe type.

On the aerodynamic type, how do you keep it from filling with water when it's parked?
The engine sucking in a big gulp of water the first time the boost come in won't do it much good!!

Think you have got a point there , in hindsight it looks more volvo :D
 
Replaced both front windows on my 3 door this morning as they had been scratched to bu**ery by the dog.........Looks as though the back quarters are gonna need doing as well. Ah well, off to the breakers again. Just hope they have some that are a dark tint.
Anyone got a dog guard they don't need............or want a dog!


I have one sitting in the garage doing nothing
 
Fixed the play in my wipers. All sorted then went onto measuring up so I can make a bed in the back for overnight camping.

Anyone done it to a freelander?
 
Tried out a Clay Bar on the bonnet after washing.

Got to say it was ****.

Had to spend 30 mins afterwards t-cutting the scratches out caused by minute bits of grit that kept appearing in the bar
Yer need to warm up the clay a bit and knead it to make it soft. Some clays work ok with water as a lube but others need a proper lube to help them slide over the surface. Some are just crap. Try bilt hamber. As the crap gets collected in the clay you have to fold it over and squeeze it flat again to give you a fresh clay surface. Have a look on detailing world fer betterer help. The Worlds Largest Resource for Detailers, Valeters and Car Cleaning
 
Fixed the play in my wipers. All sorted then went onto measuring up so I can make a bed in the back for overnight camping.

Anyone done it to a freelander?

Yes, I 've built a storage box for the boot which is the same height as the rear seats when folded, will put a pic up tomorrow.
 
Yer need to warm up the clay a bit and knead it to make it soft. Some clays work ok with water as a lube but others need a proper lube to help them slide over the surface. Some are just crap. Try bilt hamber. As the crap gets collected in the clay you have to fold it over and squeeze it flat again to give you a fresh clay surface. Have a look on detailing world fer betterer help. The Worlds Largest Resource for Detailers, Valeters and Car Cleaning

What he said ^^^

They're amazing when used properly, sounds like it wasn't used right :D
 
What he said ^^^

They're amazing when used properly, sounds like it wasn't used right :D

I think you may be right!

But no matter how I tried I couldn't avoid bit of grit magically appearing in the bar.

Suppose it must need to be done undercover preferably.
 
I think you may be right!

But no matter how I tried I couldn't avoid bit of grit magically appearing in the bar.

Suppose it must need to be done undercover preferably.

The whole point of them is to remove the ingrained dirt, as gritty dirt (not just dirty colour) appears on the surface, fold the bar to a clean part.
The bar should be kneaded in the hand for a good 10-15 mins first to soften it up before use, and a good quality lubricant (quick detailing sprays (such as Meguiars or QD+) are great and cheaper than the specific "lube" that a lot of companies try to give you) should be used liberally, so that the surface is always wet, never try and drag it across a dry surface because thats when the scratches come in.
 
I have one sitting in the garage doing nothing
Unfortunately, you are a bit too far from me otherwise I would gladly have exchanged some five pound notes for it.
I would bang it on ebay rather than it sitting in your garage gathering dust. Some on there for £20-£30+
 
Unfortunately, you are a bit too far from me otherwise I would gladly have exchanged some five pound notes for it.
I would bang it on ebay rather than it sitting in your garage gathering dust. Some on there for £20-£30+


I shall prob be going to the 10th anniversary if your there? I do need to put a lot of things on eBay, it always seems a lot of hassle though
 
fitted a new set of ignition leads last week :)

fitted a new air filter today :)


she is transformed and now runs like a new 'un :D
 
No took it to simon services in Normanton. Haven't got the know how to be messing with the fuel system. They did the leak back test then whipped all 4 injectors over to wakefield diesel centre who said it was number 2 that was faulty. Good service
 

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