I wanted to capture the work I’ve done on my car in one spot so thought this would be best.

Purchased car: 214,825km 29/5/2021
Fitted with 19” alloys



As of the 14/1/2022 I’ve done 234,049km averaging about 8.0L/100km (35.5mpg)

Work completed so far:
New thermostat - stuck open temp gauge not sitting mid range
Two oil and filter changes
Front and rear discs and pads
Fitted 18” Evoque alloys (anyone want a set of 5 19” alloys?)



Four new shock absorbers - only one still working!!



Replaced the flakey driver’s side rear door lock
Replaced both front dash vents (cracked/broken)
Serviced the Haldex
New power steering fluid
New front transfer case oil
Painted the front grill, side vents and boot handle what I thought was satin but it’s more gloss
Fixed the sluggish drivers electric window
Purchased a roof pod so there’s a bit more storage on trips

I’ll update with more pics and details of some of the work…

Looks lovely and you're giving it the care it deserves.

Ive got some underneath jobs lined up for when its not so wet and cold - in about 6 months  Jules

Not a common colour in the UK, which is a shame as it suits the car.

Yup, shocks, springs and bushes on my list too, along with giving the sub-frame a good clean and treatment to make sure I don't join the rotten subframe club.

And like you, also waiting for warmer, dryer weather! Current driveway contents:
2021 V60 Cross Country B5
2009 FL2 dog bus and shooting wagon

On Order: 2023 Fisker Ocean Ultra - deposit paid.

that's a lovely colour,
and same here Jules, this summer it's bearings and a clean up
of the underside.  DAVE.

Hi,

we had a RRS in Ipanema with Arabica leather and photos Never do it justice its a colour that always looks better in the flesh

Not many peeps think about changing the power steering fluid, good call.

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my first ever FL2 and I did keep it longer than most other cars!
But its now gone way up Norf

Had a bit of fun with a misfire and went down a bit of a rabbit hole in sorting it out. A code reader helps!
Appears to have been down to suspect wiring on the MAF sensor and a loose connector on the throttle body.

In sorting this out, I replaced:

Fuel filter which I don't think had been done for some time
Air filter which was badly clogged (can't believe I missed this! 25k kms and it's knackered) - fitted a K&N filter so I can service it
MAF sensor connector and wiring which looked suspect
MAF sensor
Crank position sensor

B1026 Steering column lock
B10A2 Crash input
U0156 Info Centre lost comms - down to the aftermarket stereo I have I think
B12CA Start/stop status indicator

NoDo$h wrote:

Not a common colour in the UK, which is a shame as it suits the car.

My first FL2, a 59 plate over specced XS was in Ipanema Sand…




A fine colour indeed.

Now it's looking to be fixed, it's time to break it again...

- get it serviced by the local Bosch gurus - a check for codes other issues
- fit an LED lightbar
- fit sound deadening to the doors
- polish the headlights to remove the discolouration and crazing
- remove the inlet manifold to remove the swirl flaps and clean it up now I've blanked the EGR
- transmission fluid flush and filter if the latter is reasonably accessible
- change the Haldex filter and oil - did it recently but want to flush out all the grot again
- fit the PTU for a drain plug so the oil can be drained
- drop the fuel tank if the dodgy fuel gauge shows itself again...

Time-serts are great for a threaded insert into soft material (have this size) if I can get the right length for the thickness of the casing: https://www.mechanicstoolsandbits.com/time...r-kit.html

Use tapping fluid when tapping holes. Far less likely to break a tap & you get a cleaner thread. Also back turn the tap a bit every half turn. Best to use a tapping handle. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18

Land Rover Servicing & Fuel consumption

Due for service at 3/6/2023 or 260,000km.

Currently hunting a rattle - partially the exhaust (pipe clamp at centre join works loose and clamps not clamping...) partially something else front passenger side. Not ARB links all replaced.

24/12/2022 37.65L 419.9km 249,715km 9.0L/100km

18/12/2022 27.24L 297.9km 249,295km 9.1L/100km

14/12/2022 27.99L 332.4km 248,997km 8.4L/100km - trip fully loaded 4 adults with roof pod

11/12/2022 61.09L 713.9km 248,664km 8.5L/100km - trip fully loaded 4 adults with roof pod

3/12/2022 247,892km oil flush, oil and filter. Drained catch can. Penrite 5W 30 full synthetic and Ryco oil filter

2/12/2022 filled up 247,866km
Replaced front ARB links (Meyle HD)

Due for service at 4/2/2023 or 245,000km.

26/11/2022 fitted head unit, reversing camera.

23/10/2022 Replaced the cabin air filter (Meyle 512 320 0006)

8/10/2022 Replaced the Rear ARB Links (Meyle HD)

1/10/2022 fitted s/h rear hatch seal and air filter housing (has one way valve).
Adjusted bonnet, tightened air intake duct to remove rattle.

28/9/2022 30.81L 340.5km 9.0L/100km 245,615km

20/9/2022 39.83L 435km 9.2L/100km 245,275km

10/9/2022 61.93L 620.9km 9.8L/100km 244,840km

4/9/2022 replaced passenger front window regulator. $10 s/h

10/8/2022 60.75L 656km 244,219km 9.3L/100km

30/7/2022 63.68L 693.9km 243,563km 9.2L/100km

10/7/2022 47.15L 524.8km 242,869km 9L/100km

29/6/2022 64.79L 910.9km 242,344km Country trip loaded with roof pod

28/6/2022 10L 8.2L/100km - trip loaded with roof pod

28/6/2022 57.35L 586.8km 241,434km 7.8L/100km Country trip loaded with roof pod

24/6/2022 34.35L 441km 240,406km 7.8/100L Country trip loaded with roof pod

24/6/2022 Filled up at 239,965km.

13/5/2022 20L

4/5/2022 10.02L

17/4/2022 35L

29/3/2022 30L

19/3/2022 237,696km 60.21L 785.3km 7.7L/100km

10/3/2022 236,911km 58.99L 8.3L/100km

25/2/2022 236,201km 57.29L

4/2/2022 Serviced at Petrotechnics changed oil and filter 5W-40 HPR Penrite full synthetic

28/1/2022 refitted original OEM crank sensor and MAF sensor. Loose connector to throttle body secured as it wasn’t latched and works loose resulting in code. Secured with cable ties to lock
Refitted EGR blank off. No further engine codes. Misfire has gone.

24/1/2022 234,636km replaced fuel filter (Cooper) WCF310 / Z1067
Replaced crank sensor and MAF wiring.
Fitted K&N air filter.

14/1/2022 234,049km 1048km 84.34L 8.0L/100km
14/1/2022 20L/39.33L
11/1/2022 25.01L

2/1/2022 233,001km 659.5km 59.87L 9.1L/100km

28/12/2021 232,815km fitted four Monroe shock absorbers and new rear disc rotors and pads (Bremtec). Four wheel alignment.

24/12/2021 Replaced the drivers rear door lock.

18/12/2021 Replaced the drivers rear door seal. s/h $20

16/12/2021 232,341km 778.9km 62.84L 8.1L/100km

10/12/2021 231,562km 653.7km 55.06L 8.4L/100km

2/12/2021 230,908km 947.3km 77.17L 8.1L/100km

19/11/2021 229,961km 627.1km 51.26L 8.2L/100km

12/11/2021 229,334km 631.7km 50.1L 7.9L/100km

5/11/2021 228,701km 584.9km 46.7L 8.0L/100km

30/10/2021 228,116km 758.4km 60.48L 8.0L/100km

22/10/2021 227,357km 753.2km 61.2L 8.1L/100km

13/10/2021 226,604km 706km 61.27L 8.7L/100km

10/10/2021 226,407km changed oil and filter 5W-40 HPR Penrite full synthetic

1/10/2021 225,910km 721.1km 58.18L 8.1L/100km

23/9/2021 225,189km 772km 62.15L 8.1L/100km

16/9/2021 224,417km 751.5km 60.22L 8.0L/100km

10/9/2021 223,666km 772km 63.42L 8.2L/100km

31/8/2021 222,894km 647.6km 51.85L 8.0L/100km

23/8/2021 222,246km 732km 62.93L 8.6L/100km (country trip with roof pod)

19/8/2021 221,514km 460.6km 37.39L 8.1L/100km

15/8/2021 221,087km Front brake rotors and pads installed. Bremtec

13/8/2021 221,053km 720.3km 61.13L 8.5L/100km

5/8/2021 220,333km 725km 60.78L 8.4L/100km

26/7/2021 219,608km 670.2km 54.91L 8.2L/100km

20/7/2021 218,938km 693.3km 55.51L 8.0L/100km

13/7/2021 218,244km 665.7km 58.65L $86.16 8.8L/100km

2/7/2021 217,578km 567.1km 51.21L $74.20 9.0L/100km

28/6/2021 217,470km faulty thermostat replaced

27/6/2021 217,427km oil flush, changed Oil (6L 5W-30 synthetic) and filter

21/06/2021 217,011km 589.4km 48.05L 8.2L/100km

18/6/2021 216,422km 399.1km 33.07L 8.3L/100km

14/6/2021 45.71L

Purchased car: 214,825km 29/5/2021