I finally got around to replacing the front dampers today, it all went well and was very straight forward. Firstly you need to properly jack, support and chock the wheels
Category: Maintenance
Leaking front shock absorberLeaking front shock absorber
While I was swapping my alloys over last week I noticed that the front nearside shock absorber (RHD vehicle) had some ‘misting’ on the lower section, just under the dust cover indicating
Discovery rear wiper renewalDiscovery rear wiper renewal
Back in December I changed the front wiper blades, I did buy a full set and intended to change the lot but due to Land Rovers stunning design, to change
Self levelling suspension – Sorted!Self levelling suspension – Sorted!
Carrying on from my post below, yesterday I started the job of renewing the rear air springs. Firstly I jacked up the rear of the Disco (in gear, handbrake on
Rear air suspension troubleRear air suspension trouble
I must admit, I’ve been half expecting this to happen at some point! When I left the house this morning I noticed that the Disco was sat on it’s rear
Mysterious buzzing soundMysterious buzzing sound
I’ve noticed over the last few months that upon start up there’s a noticeable ‘buzzing’ sound emanating from the right side of the instrument binnacle; it had got markedly worse
Winter Health CheckWinter Health Check
Given the sub-zero temperatures here of late (see previous post) I did a bit of winter maintenance this afternoon. Nothing major, just a check of levels and top ups where necessary.
Freelander Doesn’t StartFreelander Doesn’t Start
Left work at 6:30 yesterday. Got in car and it wouldn’t start. Cranked ok but wouldn’t fire. Called the AA and eventually got home at 1 in the morning. That’s
Freelander Fails MOT (then passes…)Freelander Fails MOT (then passes…)
The Freelander went into the guys at Ultimate Land Rover today for the annual MOT. Unfortunately it failed at the first attempt 🙁 Sidelight bulb not working (needed tweaking and
Fuel Leak!Fuel Leak!
Typical! The day before we were due to go on holiday in the Disco it decides to start spraying diesel all over the underside. In all honesty I’d had the