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ElmstoneBoy Member Since: 23 Jul 2015 Location: Biddenden, Kent Posts: 7 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Just started to get this leak on mine. How do you remove the trim under the light fitting.
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RichP Member Since: 21 Sep 2014 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 1369 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Just follow the video on YouTube, search for tailgate freelander 2, I think it is done by PowerfulUK. |
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ElmstoneBoy Member Since: 23 Jul 2015 Location: Biddenden, Kent Posts: 7 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks Rich, found it, keep forgetting about Youtube.
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ElmstoneBoy Member Since: 23 Jul 2015 Location: Biddenden, Kent Posts: 7 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks again Rich, all done.
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RichP Member Since: 21 Sep 2014 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 1369 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Glad you got it sorted. |
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Arese Member Since: 09 Jan 2012 Location: Casablanca Posts: 397 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hi guys,
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mattd Member Since: 19 Jul 2021 Location: New York Posts: 10 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hi everyone,
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SYFL2 Member Since: 16 Jun 2012 Location: Sheffield Posts: 2608 ![]() ![]() |
It’s usually the top stop light but maybe too much of a coincidence fitting the roof rails. |
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Lightwater Member Since: 21 Aug 2014 Location: Sydney Northern Beaches Posts: 4915 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Wrap Teflon tape around the bolts. Yellow gas tape is thicker than pink or white if you are buying a roll. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!
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Bobupndown Member Since: 26 Dec 2014 Location: Upside down behind the TV! Posts: 2851 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Driving behind my Freelander in my wife's car I noticed my high level brake light not working. Went to replace bulb tonight I found that it's already been sealed with some sort of mastic over and under the original foam seal.
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MotionInc Member Since: 17 Jun 2019 Location: North America Posts: 1365 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Sadly, you either need to replace it or it will likely reoccur IMO. I tried a new gasket sold by a UK vendor on EBay, I tried Vaseline, I tried silicone. The silicone lasts the longest but pressure washing always caused a small leak which of course will eventually get worse but it the cheapest/easiest fix. The replacement light which I also snagged on EBay has currently solved the pressure leak issue 100% to date but only time will tell. |
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Bobupndown Member Since: 26 Dec 2014 Location: Upside down behind the TV! Posts: 2851 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
New light unit and seal?
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MotionInc Member Since: 17 Jun 2019 Location: North America Posts: 1365 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I got mine from Romania(?) on EBay, the price was better than the dealer even with shipping. I also believe that PowerfulUK sells a replacement model but their shipping to Canada is just nutz so I was lucky to get the LR model for the price that I did. Pretty sure PowerfulUK is much more palatable for the local market! |
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Deano64 Member Since: 16 Aug 2013 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 602 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Got mine from eBay a few years ago but this is leaking now. Silicone grease on the foam seal didn’t work for too long. I’ve now put a bead of flexible silicone sealant round it but it’s not that neat so there’s still a bit of leakage. Terrible design ! |
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