Changed the power steering fluid reservoir. From what I've read, not a bad idea on a 10 year old FL2. Will gradually replace the fluid over the coming weeks...

Or at 10 years old. Which ever is reached first. My specialist says 120k miles. Had mine done at @115k, but it was nearly at the 10 year mark.

The temp guage reading lower than normal could point to a failed thermostat. If the engine isn't reaching optimum running temperature that won't help and it could knacker your DPF if one is fitted. Chances are yours doesn't as its a 2008.

Changed the thermostat on my FL2 earlier. Was unable to drain the coolant from the drain on the rad, so got a bit messy. Not to bad a task to do, although a small amount of awkward and fiddly thrown in for good measure. Still easier than the same job on an M47 TD4...

I'd go for the HSE, but ultimately I'd base the final decision on service history and condition. If you know the registrations do an MOT history check at the very least. I think the SD4's are a bit lower on the road tax as the emissions are less. Torque figure is the same despite the SD4's extra...

They came with trim on originally to cover the edge which itself gets grotty and traps dirt and moisture on a sharp metal edge where the paint will be thinner and will ultimately flake off. My 2009 hasn't got the trims on any more and the rust is only slight on the surface so I'm going to sort...

New tyres and a wheel alignment done. Money well spent as some adjustment needed. Managed to find another small independent tyre place as the one I'd used previously has been taken over by a chain and despite numerous phone calls failed on the day!

The indie I use has just done my cambelt, water pump (so a coolant change too) and auxiliary belt as mine is ten years old. It had done 114k, but he said they should be done at 120k. Definately not left until 150k. He replaced the gearbox oil (auto) along with the diff oil and haldex fluid...

Most likely going to get it sorted during its next service, but for now a locking filler cap is on its way...

Personally I've always been told not to sit with your foot on the brake and the auto left in drive for too long like when sat at traffic lights...

Had the tailgate in bits looking into why fuse f6 blew a couple times. Turns out the fuel filler flap solenoid has stopped playing...

Just had the same issue myself. Fuse kept blowing, so I've just had the tailgate in bits. No sign of water getting in which I thought was the cause after all the rain we had Friday and Saturday. I used some self adhesive neoprene tape to replace the knackered seal on the tailgate handle. Turns...

Not today, but last week I had the cambelt, waterpump and transmission fluids changed on my 09 FL2 TD4 auto. The only fluid not changed was the front box as he couldn't get his vac pump probe down into the oil. No drain plugs on some bits which is surprising. I don't believe in sealed for life!

There is a new one on the bay at the mo current bid of a fiver plus £2.90 postage...

I'm sure I've got a couple of theses lamps in my garage...

When I had an injector failing the idle was fairly lumpy and with the engine running just unplugged the electrical connector to each injector in turn to identify the one which was unwell as the idle settled down. Lots of posts on here about injector replacement...

Hi, Sorry for not replying earlier, but I couldn't remember where I'd put it. Now found! I'll pm you...

Hi I have an actual handbook pack from 2004/2005 which is face-lift if you're interested...

More datailed than my response and therefore of more use, but I do remember to get to the bolt at the end I did take out the bolts along the top of the wing to get to the bolt at the end of the bumper as the caged nut was knackered on one side. I carefully bent the wing back as its plastic to...

It is available separately, the part number appears to be LR041112 which superceded LR007800. You'll probably need the bolt too which is stated as BOLT HEXAGONAL HEAD, M6 X 14MM. A few part numbers pop up for this one, so I'm not 100 certain which is the correct one I'm afraid.