1. Zippy

    TD4 Engine wanted .... anyone?

    The previous post is a good idea but why havent you just removed the whole head :confused: A gasket is cheaper than a new engine and much easier to do. Get the head off remove the injector and replace in one full day :)
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    TD4 and towing

    My best advice to you as you are towing a fair bit is to pay £149.00 ish to Roverron and get his box of tricks for the TD4. Do a search on Roverron, i have just done my wifes TD4 manual and the car is transformed power wise. The overall 'FEEL' when driving it is so much better than...
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    Help!!!!

    Cant be a starter solenoid issue as he says the car turns over but wont fire. I take it you dont have any check engine lights on the dash when it is running. I would start by cleaning your crank position sensor. On other model cars the problem you describe is normally caused by this sensor...
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    K&n Makes Me Angry!!!

    Have had one on my wifes TD4 manual for 2 years with no issues at all with it, i would say the throttle response was instantly better low down after the K+N was fitted. I have also added one of Roverrons upgrade boxes last week and the car absolutely flies now. Upgrade Box + Filter = :D
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    chipped

    I have just got one of Rons tuning boxes for my wifes TD4, i run it on setting 6 and the car is transformed. Her car was always decent before the upgrade as the MAF is always kept clean and works fine but with the addition of the TU3 unit even the wife asked me what i had done to her car as it...
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    Rear window doesn't work

    Your problem does sound electrical possibly with the switch. Its better then the problem i have just fixed. My wifes TD4 5 door had the horrible grinding sound from the drivers window on wind down, i dismantled it to find the shorter of the 2 cables coming apart, i fixed it with a bike...
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    FAO Zippy........big thanks!!

    What can i say, happy to help. :D
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    Do we have an auto electrician in the house?

    Try disconnecting the headlight adjuster on the side you have the issue with. Its a matter of elimination for each device using the same circuit, it takes time but you should get there. My guess would be corroded connections to the adjusters.
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    can someone please point me in the direction of a 'RAVE'?

    Send me a private message with your address details on and i will get you a copy out in the post. Zippy
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    Tyre Noise.

    My wifes TD4 has a pair of Kuhmo's fitted to the front and the tyre noise over 60 is awfull, she has Goodyear on the rear and to prove the problem i swapped them over and no more noise. Its down to the tread pattern and the fact Kuhmo are a budget tyre. Cheap isnt always best where tyres are...
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    K&N Panel filter - are they worth it?

    The paper one in the TD4 isnt a tenner more like £20+, but i get your point:D
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    K&N Panel filter - are they worth it?

    I have one on my Wifes TD4, no MAF contamination at all and together with the Tunit box (Tunit recommened the K+N) the car is much better to drive. As i intended to keep her car for 3 years putting in a FREE K+N filter saves me cash long term, as i can clean it and away you go.
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    Depleting Clutch Hydraulic

    I have seen this problem on Freelanders even with new clutch cylinders fitted. Over time the fluid levels drop, i use a surgical syringe with a rubber pipe on the end to top them up. Keep an eye on it and it should be fine but i have also never seen any sign of leakage at all from anywhere in...
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    Fit new tyres to rear?

    Never had an issue with this, i replace the tyres in pairs which should always be done on a 4x4, but i ignore the new to the rear instructions. I have always put the newest on the front without any problems at all. I also rotate the tyres after time to even the wear up.
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    Oil leak Freelander TD4

    Check the engine breather filter, its located under the engine cover at the back of the cylinder head, do a search on here for more information. Its slightly fiddly to remove. It has been covered extensively recently, its a serviceable item and when blocked causes poor performance and when...
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    Difficult Gear Change 2002 TD4 Manual

    Clutchdust is right, poor pedal 'FEEL' ie (if the pedal travel is crap) it will be the master cylinder which is attached to your clutch pedal and then to the bulkhead. Its a complete item that can be changed in about 1 hour max. If you look behind the engine you can see the master cylinder...
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    Replacing wheels

    Yella was being nice :D it will get worse,wait until the thread is hijacked with loads of useless crappy posts that you or nobody sane will understand. You did well getting some replies of use to you early.
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    Oil Service - What bits (& Genuine or not!)

    Have never seen the suck method used, by a mechanic anyway :D. The guy always moans that the belly plate makes the job a 1/2 hour affair where it should be 10 minutes if there was a sump plug access plate. I know you can do a mod to the belly pan to make it easier but as i never do the oil...
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    Oil Service - What bits (& Genuine or not!)

    I always stand and watch the Kwik Fit guy do the job, i normally take the socket for the filter as they never have one to hand :rolleyes: this gives me the excuse i need to stand and watch to make sure they do it correctly. So far so good, the guy knows me by name now at the branch i use. They...
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    Oil Service - What bits (& Genuine or not!)

    The best option is to get it into Kwik Fit who will use Mobil Semi Synthetic oil together with an oil filter that they supply for £29 all in :D My Wifes car (TD4) gets the oil changed every 4 months by them. Its a no brainer, how much does 6 litres of decent semi synthetic cost + a filter...