Well to cut down on oil spouting out underneath I pumped all I could from the dipstick. Then pulled the sump plug and another litre came out. Some kind mechanic or previous owner had cut a hole in the bottom engine cover to allow access to sump plug. I was crossing my fingers that it wasn’t...

That makes sense to change more frequently

Hi Col My FL1 TD4 has gone black after 50 miles. Not sure why it does goes black instead of a petrol engine staying cleaner

Oops got a bit mixed up there. Please ignore No4. Did filter at the end lol

Oh wow I did not know! I thought it should have taken more. Thank you for that

I’ve been a bit lazy over the last couple of years and left it to the garage to change the oil and bits. Loving my 2006 Adventurer with genuine 32000 miles from new I thought I would start doing the oily bit myself. Engine flush Drained for an hour 3-4 litres of cheap oil and ran it for a...

I’m hoping that I can resurect this thread. I attach the wiring diagram from Haynes. My 3 windows work for a little while and then blow f29 which is the 5A that seems to look after relay R9 and f Is it likely that that one of the relays is failing. F9 is the time out relay, or should I start...

Oh thank you! I will be at it in the morning, I sort of tried that but I guess a little persuasion from a little screwdriver might help

Freelander adventurer 56 Auto 21,000 Hello I’ve been a silent member for a long time and always found my answer without having to bother anyone. HOWEVER The clip that joins the gear selector to the car is beyond me. I’m working from the back and heading towards the radio area. Everything was...

Well thank you all for your support and help. I have completely stripped and cleaned the very, very clogged intake system AND NOW I OWN A POCKET ROCKET the responsiveness of the engine is unbelievable Tools for the day.

So it sounds like everyone has been down this street but also getting through it. Where does the gunk from? Does it spew back from the piston arena? It cannot be be coming from the air suckie inny part.

Oh! Not too sure what kerosene is? Is it Paraffin in the UK. Sounds good though. Thank you!

Right, hmm! It really is full of gunk. Been contemplating putting it in the dishwasher (Mrs.N said NOOO) Might get down to town in the morning on a solvent and brush quest, thank you so much for helping.

Well I’ve managed to get a whole can in the manifold, slowly spraying it into all of its grubby orifices. There is so much gunk in there. Really hopes it shifts it in one.

I’ve no experience of impact wrenched. Give it time

Best not do it in the kitchen then lol. Off to buy some Mr. Muscle. Thank you

Started the service eek! Well what a day. Got under the bonnet and there were so many bits and bobs wrong that I shall not bore you. Got as far as changing the crank case filter and refitting it. I am shocked at the amount of black crap in the air intakes never mind the intake housing. I...

Yes I think that they are probably too nice to break. Having looked there are a few things that I know I will not do

Hi I’m not able to look under atm but I have had a look on google images and I have none of it. To be honest I’m probably going to leave it. It’s main duties are snow and ice and getting off car boot fields Might end up buying a bleedin’ donor car at this rate he he

Ggggrrrrrrr Been under the freelander and there is NO SUMP GUARD. As I look up all I see is sump and transfer box. Not sure if there is meant to be one. It’s a 2004 TD4 and I recon someone chucked it. I am NEVER EVER EVER putting it in a garage EVER AGAIN (except for the things I cannot do of...