martin41076
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Dar ran Dar ran
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GrumpyGel
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Dunno when you'll have time to fit it given the exercise those 3 must need!
Dar ran Dar ran
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it never ends morning noon and night the big black and white one will be under the freelander “helping “ no doubt
WhiskyLassie
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Get the subframe done, I did my front and will have the rear done soon.
Rank Amatuer
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It’s in getting done. The rest of the underside is in remarkably good nick.
Nodge68
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I've discovered that my FL2 doesn't use as much coolant if the Haldex fuse is pulled out.
I've been having to top up the coolant every 80 to 100 miles, as it's getting pressurised, presumably from a slightly leaking HG fire ring.
However as the Haldex is in need of some maintenance, I've pulled the fuse until I get round sorting it. Oddly the coolant isn't disappearing so fast while running as a FWD. The vehicle is also faster, better on fuel by a small amount, and the steering is lighter. So I'm guessing the Haldex is engaged the whole time I'm driving, which obviously needs sorting out. Odd about the coolant though.
I've been having to top up the coolant every 80 to 100 miles, as it's getting pressurised, presumably from a slightly leaking HG fire ring.
However as the Haldex is in need of some maintenance, I've pulled the fuse until I get round sorting it. Oddly the coolant isn't disappearing so fast while running as a FWD. The vehicle is also faster, better on fuel by a small amount, and the steering is lighter. So I'm guessing the Haldex is engaged the whole time I'm driving, which obviously needs sorting out. Odd about the coolant though.
WhiskyLassie
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Genuine question not a sarcastic remark. Does the engine have to work more to power the haldex I'm guessing then.
Nodge68
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No, but if the Haldex is engaged more than it should, then the AWD will increase drag on the tyres, which uses a bit more power to overcome. I can feel the AWD is in more than it should, because I can feel it cause extra drag pm the steering, which will actually use more engine power to provide the extra assistance required.
martin41076
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Nice. 
kernowsvenski
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Fitted a replacement front washer motor and gave the car a good wash. Was disappointed to discover after that I'd stripped a bit of laquer off the offside rear door with the pressure washer 
Dar ran Dar ran
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Your pressure washer mush have more power than mineFitted a replacement front washer motor and gave the car a good wash. Was disappointed to discover after that I'd stripped a bit of laquer off the offside rear door with the pressure washer
What type is it
Rank Amatuer
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Got my Freelander back today complete with MOT.
Jobs done as follows:-
Propshaft CV joint gaiter.
Rear offside wheel bearing.
Nearside rear brake caliper & hose.
Rear brake pads both sides.
Rear Subframe, link arms, bushes and bolts.
Entire underside wirebrushed and undersealed.
Running great again. Not that it was running badly before, just liable to collapse.
Dar ran Dar ran
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On rear subframe did you use new genuine bolts or ? Or just bolts
Dar ran Dar ran
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Rank Amatuer
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I sincerely hope genuine bolts (High tensile?). Local garage did the job and they were quite adamant they would not re-use any of the fastenings.
Dar ran Dar ran
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I am changing the entire subframe and all the arms the bolts look like they will not surrender without a fight so I am going for the full set of them as well and complete poly bush the entire frame
I was hoping you had part numbers and any advice
