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 Please help identify the noise - electric throttle maybe? |
kris-p
 15th Aug 2023 12:28 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 1124 · Subject: Please help identify the noise - electric throttle maybe? |
| Yes, the one I got looks identical. Glueing the partial cog wheel is very easy because it “fits” in very nicely,all you need to make sure is to allign the teeth with the original (damaged) cog whe ... |
| Please help identify the noise - electric throttle maybe? |
kris-p
15th Aug 2023 11:09 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 1124 · Subject: Please help identify the noise - electric throttle maybe? |
| Thanks everyone for replies. I just wanted to provide an update - I bought a “throttle body repair kit” from ebay that consisted of two metal cog wheels and a super glue. One “partial” cog whe ... |
| Please help identify the noise - electric throttle maybe? |
kris-p
31st Jul 2023 9:52 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 1124 · Subject: Please help identify the noise - electric throttle maybe? |
Hi, yesterday on shutdown I noticed unusual sound, normally, there are a few clicks and sounds like some checks or diagnostics are running on engine shutdown. But this time it was rattling sound.
Is ... |
| Towbar - can you identify missing pieces? |
kris-p
1st Dec 2021 7:29 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 924 · Subject: Towbar - can you identify missing pieces? |
It's a genuine one.
Thanks for the website suggestion, I will have a look. |
| Towbar - can you identify missing pieces? |
kris-p
29th Nov 2021 11:48 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 924 · Subject: Towbar - can you identify missing pieces? |
| Hi all, I bought a tow bar from wreckers for my Freelander 08 model, and got it delivered. However, it arrived without bolts and other things. They sent these in a separate package. Now, because of th ... |
| Front wiper blades - which brand? |
kris-p
14th Apr 2021 10:41 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 10 · Views: 3364 · Subject: Front wiper blades - which brand? |
| Thanks all, I will give Valeo a go. |
| Front wiper blades - which brand? |
kris-p
13th Apr 2021 7:28 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 10 · Views: 3364 · Subject: Front wiper blades - which brand? |
| Previously I had wiper blades that were quiet while operating. When they got worn, as a replacement I bought Bosch, which are quite noisy - not while moving across the glass, but when they change dire ... |
| Rear diff oil change - can't remove filler plug |
kris-p
14th Nov 2020 9:16 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 8083 · Subject: Rear diff oil change - can't remove filler plug |
| I had a similar experience with a weep of diff fluid from the output oil seal, but every time i checked the fluid level more was coming out. Turned out to be Haldex to diff seal that was poorly seate ... |
| Rear diff oil change - can't remove filler plug |
kris-p
14th Nov 2020 9:12 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 8083 · Subject: Rear diff oil change - can't remove filler plug |
Congratulations on getting the fill plug out.
Does your Differential look worse than this?
https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/userpics/13868/IMG_3047.JPG
Mine definitely weeps a little o ... |
| Rear diff oil change - can't remove filler plug |
kris-p
12th Nov 2020 10:40 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 8083 · Subject: Rear diff oil change - can't remove filler plug |
Yay, success! I used a bit of WD40, left it for a day, then got a proper good quality socket, which did the job. But man, it was tight!
However, when I removed the plug, to my surprise I found out ... |
| Rear diff oil change - can't remove filler plug |
kris-p
11th Nov 2020 11:04 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 8083 · Subject: Rear diff oil change - can't remove filler plug |
Thanks all for the great suggestions. The socket I used was not the best quality, so I will buy a new one tomorrow and will give it a go. I will report back with the result.
Now I am wondering, is ... |
| Rear diff oil change - can't remove filler plug |
kris-p
9th Nov 2020 11:12 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 8083 · Subject: Rear diff oil change - can't remove filler plug |
| Hi, I wanted to change the oil in the rear diff. Previously it was done by a mechanic. I used a ratchet with a 13mm socket, and it was very tight. As I was pulling hard, the bolt did not move, but the ... |
| Sagging headliner |
kris-p
30th Jul 2020 8:38 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 9 · Views: 4373 · Subject: Sagging headliner |
| I had a look today in the space between the metal roof and the ceiling, and there were no visible signs of water ever being there, or any signs of aircon leak on the floor. However, since we live near ... |
| Sagging headliner |
kris-p
29th Jul 2020 1:38 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 9 · Views: 4373 · Subject: Sagging headliner |
I am not aware of any water leaks, and in fact did not even cross my mind. I can have a look as suggested.
The car was parked outside most of the time, so I thought it was caused by harsh australian ... |
| Sagging headliner |
kris-p
28th Jul 2020 11:39 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 9 · Views: 4373 · Subject: Sagging headliner |
| Headliner in my Freelander started to sag, initially just in corners at the back of the car, but is slowly spreading. I was thinking about “injecting” some glue in between the hard ceiling part an ... |
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