1. Lowbank

    Air Temp sensor part number td4

    ok so been searching the net for two hours. I cannot find the Air Temp sensor or the part number for my 54 plate td4. well frustrated, I know someone on here wil know where to find it. car has been smoking on start up and has a flat spot after changing gear. decided to disconnect the air temp...
  2. Lowbank

    new mot...new laws

    The tested has always had the power to stop you from driving away if your car was dangerous. when I used to help my mate who had an MOT station he had a 205 GTI in and the brake pipe was just a bout worn through he filled in a form and guy had two options, get my mate to fix it or get a garage...
  3. Lowbank

    new mot...new laws

    wow,thats news to me too
  4. Lowbank

    TD4 Freelander wont start cold

    The main reason a diesel will not start cold is lack of compression. I have not done a diesel compression check but what I expect etc you do is remove the injectors and use that to do the test. First I do a check on each cylinder. If it's good then stop there. If it's very low I pour in a...
  5. Lowbank

    Locking nut key lost

    If the stud is intact and not damaged, your best bet is to buy a new lock key. If you have the code letter you can get one from eBay as said above
  6. Lowbank

    What have you done to your Freelander today

    why is it familiar????
  7. Lowbank

    What have you done to your Freelander today

    nope, big wide lever under the bottom most part and just slowly persuade it to unclip . the upper most bit is the tricky bit but it justs pops off when you get it in the right position.
  8. Lowbank

    What have you done to your Freelander today

    It was easier than I thought, as you heat it up with a dryer it just stretches allowing you to pull out any creases. Looks better than the original finish. Bonus is if you dont like it you can remove and either go back to orig finish or put another finish on.
  9. Lowbank

    Dave Smith's Freelander

    what I hate is how clever they are, Friday decided not to take the dog, two ran past me within five minutes. dog would have had em both if she wasnt sat in front the fire. They were jumping in the corn bin and eating the corn, I put a fen trap hidden in the corn and they dont go in. How do they...
  10. Lowbank

    Dave Smith's Freelander

    There are a lot about, my allotment is over run with them.
  11. Lowbank

    What have you done to your Freelander today

    Bought some carbon fibre wrap of E**y for another project. However the door handle trim looks naff to me so thought I would have a go. Before After All you need is the wrap, a hairdryer and a sharp Stanley knife and patience
  12. Lowbank

    Fuel Pump

    was not too bothered about. hse or se but found this one so snapped it up
  13. Lowbank

    Fuel Pump

    i will use that on the Mg Tf so I can compare.
  14. Lowbank

    Fuel Pump

    well my plan is, wait till summer, do the freelander wood ramps. take some bits off on friday, clean and paint on sat, replace on sunday. do some chassis cleaning and paint it black as well
  15. Lowbank

    Fuel Pump

    i spent 6 months searching for the right car. This one was a quick look round, a quick test drive and cash on the nose. There are some real sheds driving around. Hopefully I will have this car for lots of years to come.
  16. Lowbank

    Fuel Pump

    looks mint inside and out, its underneath where it matters she looks shocking
  17. Lowbank

    Fuel Pump

    its a 54 plate, done 75k. As an engineer who has done loads of cars over the years, its sad to say the quality of some of the parts on Freelanders is shocking when you consider the purchase price. But I still Love it. Will be paintin loads of bits wit POR15 paint when summer comes.
  18. Lowbank

    Fuel Pump

    first crack the drivers rear wheel nuts and then jack up the drivers side rear wheel. Secure on an axle stand. Remove rear wheel. look underneath and you will see a plastic cover with with a water drain screw in it. remove the two locating plastic clips which secure wheelarch plastic guard...
  19. Lowbank

    Fuel Pump

    Snap , if he was closer, I would do it for him as well. There is thread where i put several pics on of the filter replacement. Pump is part of same sub assembly. Have a look and see if you want to attempt it. Do you have any tools???
  20. Lowbank

    VCU, or no VCU?

    I bought my recon'd VCU from Bell, it was £275 with new bearings and postage including returning my old one. When i bought my freelander it was always my intention to remove the prop and VCU for 9 months of the year. I am currently getting 33 mpg which Is much improved after the recon VCU and a...