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Chuckalicious Member Since: 23 May 2014 Location: Midlothian Posts: 1796 |
So I’ve clearly been a bad person in a former life.
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14th Jun 2024 6:55 pm |
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Rommel Member Since: 20 Aug 2017 Location: Sandhurst Berkshire Posts: 631 |
get a stick with a dollop of blue tack on it and try to fish it out. 2013 FL2 XS.
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14th Jun 2024 7:16 pm |
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Chuckalicious Member Since: 23 May 2014 Location: Midlothian Posts: 1796 |
Have tried, it’s under some hoses - was hoping it might fall out the bottom like most things but this seems to be a closed space. FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - so many issues
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14th Jun 2024 7:19 pm |
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BossBob Member Since: 30 Sep 2010 Location: Bristol Posts: 1384 |
Is it sat on the top of the under tray/sump guard? |
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14th Jun 2024 8:47 pm |
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Chuckalicious Member Since: 23 May 2014 Location: Midlothian Posts: 1796 |
No, the reservoir sits in what seems to be a separate compartment to the engine bay. It fell down the side of the reservoir so there’s little space available to even get a look in
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14th Jun 2024 8:49 pm |
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Rommel Member Since: 20 Aug 2017 Location: Sandhurst Berkshire Posts: 631 |
So the only way the is to remove the wiper arms and undo the black plastic cover that covers the wiper mechanism and reservoir. Or just get a new one but knowing JLR prices you might need to remortgage ! 2013 FL2 XS.
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15th Jun 2024 5:24 am |
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Lightwater Member Since: 21 Aug 2014 Location: Sydney Northern Beaches Posts: 4906 |
If you pop out all the plastic clips along the front edge you may just get in just enough.
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15th Jun 2024 6:13 am |
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Chuckalicious Member Since: 23 May 2014 Location: Midlothian Posts: 1796 |
Thanks both. I’ll have another look this morning. I’ve ordered a few off Amazon for delivery today in case one of them fits. Supposed to fit most Ford models. FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - so many issues
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15th Jun 2024 6:32 am |
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Chuckalicious Member Since: 23 May 2014 Location: Midlothian Posts: 1796 |
Got it. Many hours with a USB inspection camera locating it then getting something small and flexible enough to reach the cap. Ended up putting hot glue on the end and quickly locating the cap. Worked like a charm
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15th Jun 2024 2:16 pm |
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MotionInc Member Since: 17 Jun 2019 Location: North America Posts: 1354 |
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15th Jun 2024 2:21 pm |
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jules Member Since: 13 Dec 2007 Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire Posts: 4999 |
And dont drop it again Jules |
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15th Jun 2024 10:05 pm |
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Lightwater Member Since: 21 Aug 2014 Location: Sydney Northern Beaches Posts: 4906 |
Drill a hole in one corner (as one says: the corner of the World) & attach a "string line"... to the edge of the cap.
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16th Jun 2024 5:26 am |
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Chuckalicious Member Since: 23 May 2014 Location: Midlothian Posts: 1796 |
Definitely a good idea about putting a tie on it.
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16th Jun 2024 6:51 am |
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shiggsy Member Since: 13 Jan 2013 Location: Kent Posts: 799 |
Probably best change the fluid now its been exposed for a few days.
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16th Jun 2024 9:02 am |
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