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Chuckalicious Member Since: 23 May 2014 Location: Midlothian Posts: 1785 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
So I’ve clearly been a bad person in a former life.
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Rommel Member Since: 20 Aug 2017 Location: Sandhurst Berkshire Posts: 581 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
get a stick with a dollop of blue tack on it and try to fish it out. 2013 FL2 XS.
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Chuckalicious Member Since: 23 May 2014 Location: Midlothian Posts: 1785 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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 - tailgate paint issues, fuel gauge rewire, transfer box failure at 36k miles, clutch at 60k
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BossBob Member Since: 30 Sep 2010 Location: Bristol Posts: 1330 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Is it sat on the top of the under tray/sump guard? |
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Chuckalicious Member Since: 23 May 2014 Location: Midlothian Posts: 1785 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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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Rommel Member Since: 20 Aug 2017 Location: Sandhurst Berkshire Posts: 581 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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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Lightwater Member Since: 21 Aug 2014 Location: Sydney Northern Beaches Posts: 4885 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
If you pop out all the plastic clips along the front edge you may just get in just enough.
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Chuckalicious Member Since: 23 May 2014 Location: Midlothian Posts: 1785 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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 - tailgate paint issues, fuel gauge rewire, transfer box failure at 36k miles, clutch at 60k
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Chuckalicious Member Since: 23 May 2014 Location: Midlothian Posts: 1785 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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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MotionInc Member Since: 17 Jun 2019 Location: North America Posts: 1338 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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jules Member Since: 13 Dec 2007 Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire Posts: 4817 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
And dont drop it again |
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Lightwater Member Since: 21 Aug 2014 Location: Sydney Northern Beaches Posts: 4885 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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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Chuckalicious Member Since: 23 May 2014 Location: Midlothian Posts: 1785 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Definitely a good idea about putting a tie on it.
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shiggsy Member Since: 13 Jan 2013 Location: Kent Posts: 797 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Probably best change the fluid now its been exposed for a few days. |
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