I don't actually have an issue with water getting in (yet).
I do have an issue with condensation (I believe) in the cubby hole as it is never enough to suggest water getting in.

I am trying to prevent, rather than cure. :D

I also intend during the warmer weather (I hate working on a car in the cold) removing the carpet and sealing any potential sources of water. I will also check and reseal above the tailgate door.

Mind you, is it worth me doing?
I love my 2006 TD4 but it is clear that diesel drivers are going to be seen as leppers and lots of pressure and expense is going to be plonked upon us.
Extra parking charges, bans from Citys and large towns. I fear the end is nigh.
Rumours of a generous scrappage scheme for diesel cars being announced in the next budget.

As a result, I find myself thinking should I sell it later this year and get an economic new or newish car. :(
 
dog-man said:
I don't actually have an issue with water getting in (yet).
I do have an issue with condensation (I believe) in the cubby hole as it is never enough to suggest water getting in.

I am trying to prevent, rather than cure. :D

I also intend during the warmer weather (I hate working on a car in the cold) removing the carpet and sealing any potential sources of water. I will also check and reseal above the tailgate door.

Mind you, is it worth me doing?
I love my 2006 TD4 but it is clear that diesel drivers are going to be seen as leppers and lots of pressure and expense is going to be plonked upon us.
Extra parking charges, bans from Citys and large towns. I fear the end is nigh.
Rumours of a generous scrappage scheme for diesel cars being announced in the next budget.

As a result, I find myself thinking should I sell it later this year and get an economic new or newish car. :(
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when u take the carpets out, check around the welds in the floor

plud i done a quick upgrade on my freelander

bought a D3 :D:D

that should make the environmentalists cringe with the diesel :rolleyes::rolleyes:
 
dog-man said:
Mind you, is it worth me doing?
I love my 2006 TD4 but it is clear that diesel drivers are going to be seen as leppers and lots of pressure and expense is going to be plonked upon us.
Extra parking charges, bans from Citys and large towns. I fear the end is nigh.
Rumours of a generous scrappage scheme for diesel cars being announced in the next budget.

As a result, I find myself thinking should I sell it later this year and get an economic new or newish car. :(
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I've just acquired my TD4, I love it, & I'm keeping it. :mad::mad:
 
I love driving mine too but I am concerned about the future once things are made tough / unpleasant for diesel owners.
From a point of driving it, this is the best car I have ever had, closely followed by a Toyota Town-ace I once had.
 
I have a K series for avoid the anti-diesel pitchfork wavers.
I'm in trouble if it ever turns out that damaged head gaskets are killing small children, or swans' heads are getting caught in them!
 
dog-man said:
I love driving mine too but I am concerned about the future once things are made tough / unpleasant for diesel owners.
From a point of driving it, this is the best car I have ever had, closely followed by a Toyota Town-ace I once had.
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i had mine 7 x years and thought it was really nice, great as a soft off roader , comfortable and economical

until i drove a D3 , was taken back at how quiet it was down the motorway , along with huge amounts of room

alas though it has it draw backs only does around 32-34 mpg on a run

but is now the best land rover i've owned so far

not every persons cup of tea and of course depends on what u want the landy to do
 
Nodge68 said:
When these neoprene seals are manufactured, they are naturally water repellent. This is the silicone used in manufacturing that causes this. Over time the silicone degrades and wears off. This is one of the reasons seals stop working correctly.

Of course if the seal is leaking through the back. No amount of silicone on the seal face is going to work. And yes, often the door adjustment plays a role in the seal function too. However it's definitely worth giving the seals a wipe in silicone grease. I don't mean dollop it on in great lumps. But use the grease as a polish, to seal and lubricate the surface of the neoprene.
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I've found Vaseline works too. Helps to stops seal sticking and tearing in the frost.
 
Agreed,
Panic Over said:
I've just acquired my TD4, I love it, & I'm keeping it. :mad::mad:
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Like the stupid tracking thing they were going to push on us for a pay as you drive scheme a few years ago, the people spoke and told the government where to get off. We will need to get a petition going and tell these government nut jobs exactly what is NOT going to happen with our diesel cars.
 
I removed the boot carpet today to silicon the edge of the cubby hole.
I was surprised to find that the underneath of the carpet was soaking wet. From the top of the carpet, it was only barely detectable as damp.
It looked like water was getting in from the bottom right corner of the tailgate opening when standing looking at the rear.
I took off some of the boot rubber seal and cleaned it and applied silicone grease to the surfaces where the rubber boot seal fits. I then pushed the seal into place.
On Sunday, I will run a hose over that area to see if I can find exactly where it is coming in.
 
dog-man said:
I removed the boot carpet today to silicon the edge of the cubby hole.
I was surprised to find that the underneath of the carpet was soaking wet. From the top of the carpet, it was only barely detectable as damp.
It looked like water was getting in from the bottom right corner of the tailgate opening when standing looking at the rear.
I took off some of the boot rubber seal and cleaned it and applied silicone grease to the surfaces where the rubber boot seal fits. I then pushed the seal into place.
On Sunday, I will run a hose over that area to see if I can find exactly where it is coming in.
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There is a hole for tow bar electrics too in the rear right corner which should have a rubber grommet but it can fall out, letting road spray in. If you look up behind the bumper you'll see if it's still there.
 
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