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Jimski Member Since: 21 Jan 2013 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 649 |
That's the badger!! 2013 FL2 - Black Edition Auto
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6th Jan 2014 7:07 pm |
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GreenLandy Member Since: 11 Jan 2015 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 18 |
I'm suffering a leak from the rear light seal . I don't want an ineffectual repair like the original author of this post. Has anyone come with a fix that works and still allows the light to be replaced if required at a later date .I have a 14 my HSE. |
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14th Aug 2015 10:56 pm |
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davef Member Since: 14 Oct 2013 Location: Tyne & Wear Posts: 10 |
check the small O ring that fits over the washer jet it is probably missing after you change the hl brake light the water is from the washer jet when used |
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15th Aug 2015 9:21 am |
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Landiroamer Member Since: 30 Apr 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 1185 |
It needs a thicker gasket and the light be screwed in place ideally, the original gasket is too thin and the light is only a press/clip in place and can be moved still even when clipped in properly, bad design really.
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15th Aug 2015 11:08 am |
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Eurolandy Member Since: 09 Oct 2010 Location: Cleveleys, Lancashire Posts: 285 |
I’ve read the previous posts with interest. My MY13 has leaked once previously and having read over time that it’s a KNOWN problem I’ve just applied silicone to the gasket (changed the bulb as a precaution at the time).
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15th Aug 2015 4:06 pm |
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turboextreme Member Since: 03 Nov 2012 Location: devon Posts: 362 |
My mate who owns his own garage fitted Polyurethane Expanding Foam Sealing Tape to my rear light it expands and stops all the water entering the brake light.
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15th Aug 2015 4:47 pm |
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GreenLandy Member Since: 11 Jan 2015 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 18 |
Thanks for all the replies ....the expanding foamTAPE sounds perfect. . I am assuming that when the pressure is applied and the clips are in place the foam expands and makes the whole fitting tight and water proof. I have not attempted to do anything yet and as in warranty will give LR first go but believe may well be better off with the expanding foam tape.I'm impressed with the sound of this solution . My problem is definitely the weather water ingress rather then the washer . I am a bit worried now though that the o ring problem might effect me after the unit is replaced . Got it booked in for Thursday and see what happens . JUST LIKE TO ADD THIS IS A CRACKING SIGHT WITH MANY USERS GIVING HELPFUL TIPS |
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15th Aug 2015 10:57 pm |
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RichP Member Since: 21 Sep 2014 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 1369 |
The expanding tape that is being discussed sounds very similar to Compriband which is used in the construction industry. This tape expands to create a waterproof seal and has been used for quite a few years in the UK. |
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16th Aug 2015 5:12 am |
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gravon 42 Member Since: 10 Jan 2013 Location: Birmingham Posts: 522 |
Have I got the worlds only non leaky Freelander! ?? ] 2013 Dynamic Santorini black
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17th Aug 2015 6:05 am |
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RichP Member Since: 21 Sep 2014 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 1369 |
No, mine doesn't leak either! |
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17th Aug 2015 7:45 am |
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Deano64 Member Since: 16 Aug 2013 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 602 |
I'm on my third one and , touch wood, OK so far |
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17th Aug 2015 12:07 pm |
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GreenLandy Member Since: 11 Jan 2015 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 18 |
Well been to the doctors and all good as new on warranty no rain ingress or faulty washer so o ring fitting must have been done as well. Light is now solid in its housing where appeared fairly loose before .. As a bonus got a discovery sport to drive which had more room than I thought ( I'm a large chap) cumfy and filled to the brim with tech.Nice drive . Still like my freelander best which came back spotless from Granger at Royal Wootton Bassett |
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6th Sep 2015 10:19 pm |
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