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 Should the cooling fan ONLY come on when the engine is warm? |
Chalky9
 16th May 2018 5:33 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 2 · Views: 1657 · Subject: Should the cooling fan ONLY come on when the engine is warm? |
Hi,
I've just had the air-con re-gassed on my Freelander 2 by a Halfords-type outfit here in France. Since then I've noticed that the cooling fan starts up as soon as the air-con is switched on, ev ... |
| What's this noise? |
Chalky9
29th Dec 2017 1:27 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 2 · Views: 1421 · Subject: What's this noise? |
| Okay, thanks! |
| What's this noise? |
Chalky9
28th Dec 2017 4:50 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 2 · Views: 1421 · Subject: What's this noise? |
| My 2007 TD4 is making this clattering noise when the engine is cold. After a short drive it goes away. It is coming from the front offside of the engine bay. There is no noise on shutdown and I've che ... |
| Tapping noise from engine - anyone experienced this? |
Chalky9
27th Dec 2017 11:50 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 14 · Views: 5951 · Subject: Tapping noise from engine - anyone experienced this? |
| I also have a tapping/clattering noise which appears to be coming from the front offside of the engine when it is cold. After running for some time it goes away, but reappears after a few minutes cool ... |
| Consequences of driving with turbo-compressor problem |
Chalky9
14th May 2016 7:25 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 19 · Views: 9272 · Subject: Consequences of driving with turbo-compressor problem |
Let me just clarify:
There is no black smoke, no whooshing, no loss of power, no warning lights. The noise is not just associated with applying power, it was originally more noticeable on the over- ... |
| Consequences of driving with turbo-compressor problem |
Chalky9
14th May 2016 10:06 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 19 · Views: 9272 · Subject: Consequences of driving with turbo-compressor problem |
| ok so could be turbo bearings. if it is then i would suggest replacing the turboif it fails debris could enter the engine causing more damage. if an oil seal in the turbo fails due to excessive shaft ... |
| Consequences of driving with turbo-compressor problem |
Chalky9
13th May 2016 7:04 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 19 · Views: 9272 · Subject: Consequences of driving with turbo-compressor problem |
| ok so could be turbo bearings. if it is then i would suggest replacing the turboif it fails debris could enter the engine causing more damage. if an oil seal in the turbo fails due to excessive shaft ... |
| Consequences of driving with turbo-compressor problem |
Chalky9
13th May 2016 6:16 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 19 · Views: 9272 · Subject: Consequences of driving with turbo-compressor problem |
lets take a step back.
whats the noise ? is it just a whistle or a harsh bearing noise ?
is it just something as simple as an air leak or steering columb grommet failing allowing more noise i to the ... |
| Consequences of driving with turbo-compressor problem |
Chalky9
13th May 2016 5:34 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 19 · Views: 9272 · Subject: Consequences of driving with turbo-compressor problem |
| Thanks! It has had a good "blow out" recently as we have done a couple of trips with the caravan in tow. The noise is much amplified when towing, but without the 'van it is often hardly noti ... |
| Consequences of driving with turbo-compressor problem |
Chalky9
13th May 2016 5:11 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 19 · Views: 9272 · Subject: Consequences of driving with turbo-compressor problem |
| ... and the consequences of that "blow out" would be....? |
| Consequences of driving with turbo-compressor problem |
Chalky9
13th May 2016 9:00 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 19 · Views: 9272 · Subject: Consequences of driving with turbo-compressor problem |
Please excuse my first posting!!
My FL2 '07 with about 80,000 miles on the clock is developing a noise which has tentatively been identified as a turbo-compressor fault by a LR dealer. He says the ... |
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