It's taken me a while to sort a post out, but I've now enjoyed 2 months with my FL2. it's been different from my old motor (X3M Comp), is obviously slower, but I don't worry anywhere near as much about parking it, or a wet dog getting in it and has now been across a very wet field twice where the old motor got stuck when it was semi-dry. I also had some noise above 50, which was sorted with a tyre change.


So far, the only job I've done, is change the horrible china tyres out for a set of Pirella Scorpion AS. They've been great, but not my original choice. Essentially on a Friday, 250 miles from home, I had 2 of the china tyres (that it came with) fail. So off to get new ones and these were my only option for 4. Ideally, i'd have had GG AT3's (although I'm not even sure you can get them for the 19" wheel).

Future jobs after Christmas are:

Full Service (it's already had it's cambelt done) and inspection from a local independant LR specialist - booked 5th Jan
Book into Bell for the Haldex service and diff inspection (nothing against my local, but my theory is now is the time to forge a relationship with Bell Engineering given the reputation they have)
Find someone to fit a new headunit from the original sat nav (god I miss Apple Car Play / Bluetooth audio and better nav)
Dog Crate - I need a half crate that doesn't rattle. My old crate doesn't fit properly and has to be rotated 90degrees taking up too much boot space. (any recommedations please)
Full Body inspection for any signs of rust etc
Gearbox Service (I don't believe it's ever had one) - are these worth while
Rubber boot liner
Change the terrible mats, which are supposedly LR originals according the label, but they move way too much
Headlights... Oh the headlights. Either bulbs or new units....

Any other jobs people recommend?

Nice colour! Good luck.

Tim

As above, lovely colour. Gearbox flush from specialist certainly made mine less jerky engaging drive/reverse and smoother changing. The tyre you chose get good reviews, think I will be up for a set of them in the new year. I have same issue with my mats and will put some rug/carpet anti slip tape on them when I get a chance, think it should solve the movement.

If you have Projector Lenses go for these/ https://www.hids4u.co.uk/
Not strictly legal but many folk on here have them and have MOT passes. They certainly make night driving safer. MY 09 GS manual in Lago Grey, Wood Co arm rest and side bumper strips - now sold.

MY 15 SD4 SE Auto Orkney Grey with colour coded Bumper Door Mouldings

Wooly wrote:

It's taken me a while to sort a post out, but I've now enjoyed 2 months with my FL2. it's been different from my old motor (X3M Comp), is obviously slower, but I don't worry anywhere near as much about parking it, or a wet dog getting in it and has now been across a very wet field twice where the old motor got stuck when it was semi-dry. I also had some noise above 50, which was sorted with a tyre change.


So far, the only job I've done, is change the horrible china tyres out for a set of Pirella Scorpion AS. They've been great, but not my original choice. Essentially on a Friday, 250 miles from home, I had 2 of the china tyres (that it came with) fail. So off to get new ones and these were my only option for 4. Ideally, i'd have had GG AT3's (although I'm not even sure you can get them for the 19" wheel).

Future jobs after Christmas are:

Full Service (it's already had it's cambelt done) and inspection from a local independant LR specialist - booked 5th Jan
Book into Bell for the Haldex service and diff inspection (nothing against my local, but my theory is now is the time to forge a relationship with Bell Engineering given the reputation they have)
Find someone to fit a new headunit from the original sat nav (god I miss Apple Car Play / Bluetooth audio and better nav)
Dog Crate - I need a half crate that doesn't rattle. My old crate doesn't fit properly and has to be rotated 90degrees taking up too much boot space. (any recommedations please)
Full Body inspection for any signs of rust etc
Gearbox Service (I don't believe it's ever had one) - are these worth while
Rubber boot liner
Change the terrible mats, which are supposedly LR originals according the label, but they move way too much
Headlights... Oh the headlights. Either bulbs or new units....

Any other jobs people recommend?

Beautiful colour!

+1 for Lakelander re the LED interior lights, I can now see contents of the boot at night.

All fluids serviced are worthwhile.

Highly recommend TransK9 Crates

https://transk9.com/select/land-rover/land...2007-2015/

Not cheap but but excellent quality  Discovery 4 HSE - Aintree Green
Freelander 2 TD4 SE Automatic - Tonga Green
Defender XS - Tonga Green - Gone Now
Freelander 1 Td4 ES Manual - Epsom Green - Gone Now *
Freelander 1 Td4 Kalahari SE - Epsom Green - Gone Now
Freelander 1 XEi - Epsom Green - Gone Now

www.greenlandrover.uk

Get the subframes waxoyled. 2013 FL2 XS.
Defender 90 300 TDi.
Defender 90 300 TDi CSW.
1964 MGB Roadster.
1944 Willys MB "Jeep" with bullet holes. (gone)
17 hand Irish Drought Thoroughbred (mostly lame)
Nagging Old Boiler.

Mahatma Gandhi said if there is an Idiot in power those who elected him are well represented. The Enemy is our own corrupt Government.

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Wooly wrote:

It's taken me a while to sort a post out, but I've now enjoyed 2 months with my FL2. it's been different from my old motor (X3M Comp), is obviously slower, but I don't worry anywhere near as much about parking it, or a wet dog getting in it and has now been across a very wet field twice where the old motor got stuck when it was semi-dry. I also had some noise above 50, which was sorted with a tyre change.

Rommel wrote:

Get the subframes waxoyled.

Ref the inspection of the subframe, from my untrained eye, it looks to have already been done. It seems to be in very good condition underneath as is all the dark grey/black colour I've seen on a friends Defender that was waxoyl'd. However, it's one of the jobs for when it's in for service to have it all inspected.

Thanks for all of the suggestions on the lights. I'll start the search.

ive had the under side of mine completely coated in Lanoguard, and it seems to be doing a perfect job so far.

That’s her dropped off for a service and inspection. I’m hopeful that given it’s service history and clean MOT record I won’t be getting a list of problems back.

Update* Service completed, inspection completed, all good. Chassis is in great condition (a relief), service carried out and all in working order. Over the moon haha. Now off to look at my upgrade list.