See what you mean about those vertical bolts now I've looked at the link by dippypud. They look a bar steward to undo what with the rust on them.

Nice one Phil. I still want a Defender but sadly way out of my reach :(

Hi Phil. There is a distinctive rumble with the MM silencer fitted and it sounds really nice. Performance? I'm not sure. In the last few months I've done the egr removal, manifold clean with oven cleaner at the same time and fitted silicone hoses as well as the new silencer. All round the car is...

I wanna remove it not butcher it but thanks for your input

Surely those 2 bolts either side don't need to be removed as they are attached to the main cross member which is secured by the 3 bolts either side of the car?

Thinking of removing it as I'll never be towing anyone or anything. I've removed the tow eye weeks ago so is it a case of unbolting the 3 bolts right and left and dropping the bar?

Off to the seaside tomorrow for a few days so I give it my full attention cleaning

Mines a 2006 and I was told by my mechanic that there's loads of rust underneath. After that comment I got it waxoyled. Not happy with the way they done it either. Perhaps it's because mine is from Wales near the coast.

This thread might be of interest https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/silicone-turbo-hoses.313385/

Where and when was this event?

Going off piste. My daily commute is on London underground everyday hence low millage. Going to see Dr Feelgood in 2 weeks and Max Richter at Blenheim palace in June. Can't wait for both.

The silencer is on the link nodge68 posted. Been listening to Joe bonamassa, Muddy Wolf at Red Rocks DVD. Wish my missus liked it loud but unfortunately not. Enjoy yourself tonight mate.

I can vouch for the Diesel Do silencers. I have one fitted and it looks the bollocks :)

There's a silencer guard here (bottom of page) but could be out of your price range. http://www.mansfield4x4burystedmunds.com/freelander_accessories.php

5hit I actually know something about a Freelander. Made my day.

Is it something to do with the battery in the key fob needing changing or am I talking out my arse :)

What did everyone do with their old hoses. Is it worth keeping them or binning them?

Dettol and tooth brush sorted the problem :)

Thanks Spock I'll bare that in mind.

Pressure washer it is then. ta