Roger that! I'll do exactly as you suggest because it makes a whole lot of sense. Thanks for that. And hope anyone else who is experiencing the same takes heed of your advice.

It's such an easy thing to do, if you are okay with electronics. If anyone needs any advice I'm only too happy to help. And the best thing is, as Alibro knows, LED's are cheap, efficient, and extremely long-lasting. The things I could do to a car! Wanted... Machine guns. Lol.

Thanks, Alibro, for the info. I'll check what arrives and go accordingly. Your warning is well received.

Living in Spain, and enjoying the weather.

Today, I did something about the car’s clock. It was a bone-of-contention because although it worked well enough to show the time the back-light proved to be very poor. The story of what I did to improve it follows. Oh, the soldering isn’t my best, but the quality of solder I have is not very...

Hi Arctic, I take on board what you write, but also take note of the original designed running temp. I considered an 89degs thermostat, but opted for the lesser and more closer to the BMW engine requirement. The hotter an engine, the thinner the oil & its protection. Also, as more heat creates...

Hi. Having just finished my High Pressure Injector Pump overhaul (seals), and not replacing the coolant pump, I carried out some research as to why my Engine Temp fluctuates quite wildly. Living in a mountainous region, I've noticed the engine temp (ET) fluctuates, and can get quite cool as I...

Hi Nodge, and thanks for the photo's. Great quality showing the mess thay can get into. I wrote a detailed account yesterday, but we had a power outage so lost everything written. My 2nd attempt... I agree with what you say, Nodge, about not needing to remove the belts for this task. However, I...

The pump took an age to remove. I couldn't do it without removing the starter motor first. I have no idea how any could do the job with it still in place. I stripped all three pump covers, removing & replacing the seals, including the conical in its correct position. The screws were so tight I...

The pump took an age to remove. I couldn't do it without removing the starter motor first. I have no idea how any could do the job with it still in place. I stripped all three pump covers, removing & replacing the seals, including the conical in its correct position. The screws were so tight I...

I removed my modified Engine Undertray, earlier today, as preparartion for replacing the seals in my HP Injector Pump, replacing the Water (coolant) Pump & thermostat, and the two drive belts. All 3 jobs overlap the others so it made sense to do them all. My earlier mod was to de-rivet the...

You're right Hodge, and I did consider doing that, but as I was planning to do a mod on the tray I decided it might be the only time I would need to remove the frame. However, should I ever need to drop it again I will surely do what you suggest.

I've just finished! Tools are away, I've showered and poured myself a G&T before writing the following. From start to finish, it took a little over two hours, and that includes getting the tools out, etc. What a pain in the asp that was!! I'm wondering if the tray had ever been removed? If...

Yes, I used Copper Slip on the back plate. I'm aware there are certain features that need TLC, and that is one. Thanks for the info. Oh, having bled the car's breaks, ensuring new fluid is throughout the system, everything is tickity-boo. The old brake fluid looked as if it had been burned, such...

Please forgive the spelling mistakes in my previous thread. It all seemed so perfect, until it was posted, thenit all went to h**l. I do apologise. please do try to under stand the story though. Tahks.

Hi all. Today, I set about renewing the rear & fron brake parts on mt FL1 TD4 2006. I got the parts delivered over the past 2 days, so set myself to fit the replacement parts... today. It has been siad, by other LandyZone members, if it aint broke don't fix it. I'm all for keeping things running...

Hi Nodge68, and I'll certainly take on board what you say, making a decision when I experience the task. Thanks.

Thanks everyone. I won't be the 1st to modify this panel then? Lol To carry out my projects the panel's removal has to be the first step on this journey of discovery. I will record each step I take and eventually post the result.

Bonne chance, Mon amis. In other words.. good luck.

Oh,one more thing... I reckon I'll be doing a mod on the undertray as its removal seems to be Ott. It's a cover, a basis for protecting systems. It shouldn't be Fort-Bloody Knocks with locks and bolts! It should be a form of protection that is easily accessed. I will work on a mod, one that is...