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    Nankang Tyres??

    My Td4 Kalahari had a full set put on when I got the car, the sp5 pattern. On 17" rims I've found them ok in both wet and dry, in fact I had difficulty getting them to spin up in mud! Stop laughing at the back. Ok Ted the Gent is an auto, but it's no slug. Done 10k on them so far, some wear on...
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    radio cassatte

    I fitted a blaupunkt with no issues to my 2003 td4. Be aware that the radio cassette may be screwed in! Mine was, but I persuaded it out with 2 terminal screwdrivers!!!
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    rattling reverse on an 03 diesel auto

    Hi everyone, my lovely 03 TD4 Kalahari has started to rattle in reverse, forward is near silent and car drives fine with gears selecting as they should. It started straight after I fitted new intercooler hoses! No, all tools are present and correct. TBH it sounds suspiciously like a tired...
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    Just brought My first Freelander

    Welcome mate. Lovely colour, much better (if smaller) truck than Frontera, but what do I know?
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    What have you done to your Freelander today

    Driven it loads. Bought some ring microline foglights for it. Filled the tank, getting 33mpg per tankful, from TD4 auto, I'm happy. It's got a Bluespark automotive plug-in box that makes it so much livelier than standard, loads more torque and 10% better fuel, just like the guys there say
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    Too good to be true?

    I think that is a LOT expensive mate. Look for a Freestyle, much better spec, or an SE or HSE, a decent one should be around £6-£6.5K. Echo the above checks. If it has new tyres already on all round, be suspicious. They could be to hide a shagged viscous coupling or IRD. Funny wear patterns on...
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    Freelander Faults poll

    2003 td4 Kalahari auto central locking won't unlock passenger door Passenger back window winder broken
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    upgrade to DPF FL1 td4 2L auto

    I wouldn't try sticking a dpf on an engine not designed to have it. Having owned a citroen with dpf, it's more grief and heartache. If you're going into german cities that require 1 to be fitted, hire a car there or use public transport. Your Landy doesn't need an excuse to be a worky ticket...
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    Fuel consumption Poll

    Got 30mpg from my '03 td4 kalahari AUTO first check. Fitted BLUESPARK tuning box, am now getting 34.5mpg same driving and it's f***** lovely to drive, instant response, real torque and a good bit quicker, got to keep eye on speedo now. Am I pleased-do bears s*** in woods? You'll find em on...
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    What have you done to your Freelander today

    Driven it loads, like yesterday, & the day before & the day before that........................... Put Bluespark tuning box on on monday, 31mpg before, I'll report back. Driveability much improved and really picks up if I floor it from a standing start. It's only £150 so it's a lot cheaper than...
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    Whining sound from left side

    Chuck mother-in-law out and tell her to get the bus!
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    dont stress over unesscerary stuff!

    Did you ever work for a water board? The tool kit-big hammer, large flat bladed screwdriver, stillsons!
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    dont stress over unesscerary stuff!

    Nowt wrong with Metallica mate. Where did they find the lined guy in the Enter Sandman vid? Just got my hippo, it's a lot different to a Rangy, I think the fuel gauge is broken, I've done 200 miles and it's not empty yet, what's wrong?
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    parts and workshop manuals, downloads

    It'll do them good and serve them well in later life. My youngest son looked absolutely terrified when he helped me do a diff oil change. He didn't know I could swear for 1/4hr without repeating myself. He's living on an island now!
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    Anyone fitted opening rear(boot) window to a Disco?

    Thanks mate, you may have saved my life!!!
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    Anyone fitted opening rear(boot) window to a Disco?

    Has anyone modified the boot side windows of a Disco so they can be opened-sliding or quarterlight? I carry Collies a lot(my own!) and we all know they need to have their head stuck out of the window. Unfortunately I can't have a defender, so I need to mod a Disco or get a Freelander. HELP. I've...
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    How do I get Disel and Power Steering Fluid off my drive

    Dig the drive up, lay weed control fabric then a nice thick layer of gravel. Then when it gets dirty, just turn it over with a shovel! PLUS you get that lovely crunching sound as you drive onto it-sorted!!!!
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    need a new grease gun

    I'm using a Hilka 400ml cartridge/manual fill one with a flexi pipe supplied with it. Cost about £12 off ebey. It's good, with lots of pressure and easy use. The outside is a black crackle finish that's easy gripped, even with cruddy hands. Not as good as a wanners tho
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    Freelander Sport for sale, low miles

    It's £7700 offers-it's in the ad! Nice, shame I got no moneys
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    4.6 Autobiography on LPG

    no longer for sale