That is an interesting idea! Personally I'd probably do that cam side as the next step. I'm quite keen on option #1 above but with the larger valves installed and the back trimming done too. Only one way to find out really and that's to give it a go. Like I said, it's my winter project so I'll...

Supercharging - now I have to admit I hadn't thought of that! Basically I'm going to have to take the head of my FL1 as there is a coolant weep below the exhaust manifold and I'm having to keep a very close watch on it and top up about 100ml, that's close to the 'Low' to the 'High' mark. I have...

I was thinking carefully about my 'option #1' above but exploring the possibility of adding in the VVC valves [valve grind and seats recut] and in light of what you suggest dropping in that inlet cam. Essentially leaving the runners & ports as they are but just cleaning them up a bit. This...

Browsing Mr Bell's article here, I noted that the cam numbers for the 135 upgrade to a st'd 1.8 head are the same as the stock cams for a FL1 as listed on rimmers. Interesting - I'll have a gander at the cams that I have here. Below is the table of data from that article. Question: Does anyone...

Ah yes too long eh? Just seeing what advice is out there to guide me! Option 1 looking good!

I won't use the VVC head as it's 'soft' I was thinking of removing the valves and fitting them to the standard K16 head which cam off an MG. I was in error when I said about using the VVC inlet cam/s I should have said the exhaust cam. Are the standard FL1 cams the better option as FLI power...

My winter Workshop project - a more modified head for my K series Freelander 1. I have interesting plans but I am wanting some guidance and advice. My aim is to enhance and improve the torque characteristics of the motor. I certainly don’t want it to guzzle more fuel or hamper it’s current...

I'm not qualified to judge that. But if it's only on that bracket then I can't really see a problem. Will that brake line still be held securely and not vibrate around as it the junction from the rigid brake line to the flexible one which goes to the rear wheel cylinder?

Good springs - I had my local garage fit the springs to the struts - easy job to remove/refit to vehicle - down side is you have to disconnect the rear brake lines to get those ones off/on. Slightly firmer ride and possible 10 to 15mm higher. All works well with my taller mud tyres in the...

Common issue/s = Yes Have a very careful look at the driver's side of the rear sub-frame. The Front mounting point in particular. Use a good torch /light... The chassis rail that the subframe bolts too often cracks at this point.

Will that thermal wrap increase the temp' of the head?

There is a driving test too that may give you an indication of the VCUs 'stiffness'. Find a flat open are where you can slowly drive in circles or figure 8s. In 1st, and or reverse, with the engine on idle you should be able to drive forwards / backwards in circles on full steering lock, left or...

When I fitted a new one to mine it too felt stiff on lock. But it would still idle around on either lock, forward and reverse, with out stalling...

Before fitting the new cam belt did he align the cam pulleys and have the crank pulley sitting at its mark?

Lots of good info - thanks gentlemen!

Ah - I understand now. Thank you.

Lol - Tuesday week ago, the day I put up those pix of the spring snowfall, we went for a walk on the snowy beach. Nice idea - a rising tide, we were walking right up by the high tide line [that beach is over 100m wide at low tide]. About 70m away I saw what I initially thought was a whale...

Recently I accidentally took a dunk in in the sea, the key and fob were in my pocket. My mobile is a write off but I was worried about the fob not working. I've got a EKA code but it's a combination of letters and digits, eg: A2P6. I've not used the EKA code before but just in case I ever have...

Drove it through a spring snowfall yesterday - Woke op to this today!

Did you ever get around to fit that VW expansion tank? My new LR one, which is less than 18 months old, has micro cracks around its neck. That's the 4th one I've fitted since I bought the car in 2014 : (. I'd be very interested to fit a VW one. Any photos of it in situ?