K-series Thermostat. Stop Overheating & Better Heater. Change PRT to output type - Old PRT reused. @comeinhandynow

comeinhandynow Better Cooling! MG Rover Freelander Thermostat. Stable head temperature! Better Heater! I show a new much better setup that avoids any potential overheating, keeps the temperature more stable and makes the cabin heater much better by changing to an output type thermostat (as used by racers) at no cost, just reconfiguring the PRT one!

I discuss what failure mechanism and overheating problem I have fixed with the new setup.

Second I discuss where the original thermostat is and how to change it and the rear pipe - often a source of leaks.

Third how to do a conversion to a PRT type external thermostat and what it is, plus a look at the internals and how it works.

Fourth - why the PRT setup can lead to engine overheating when idling, especially in cold air and why you may not know you have a problem.

Fifth and finally the NEW configuration - a replumbing of the existing PRT that turns it into an engine output type of thermostat that gives MUCH more stable engine temperatures and removes the previous ‘overheat on idle’ failure mechanism. It also gives a much better cabin heater.

The PRT system often appears to work ok but there is a mechanism whereby it can lead to significant engine overheating (117 Centigrade!. Which can shorten the like of the cylinder head and gasket).

To see the failure mechanism you either need an additional temp gauge or an OBDII reader as the car gauge just shows normal from about 60 to 110C! (Like most modern cars! - they don’t like to worry customers!).

After a long time idling it can sometimes overheat. I changed to another PRT and a similar overheat happened. Tried grey and biege PRTs. I split the old PRT apart to check operation. The pressure spring / plate is against the bypass flow pipe (engine out to pump inlet pipe). It is also pushed more as the thermostat opens (that makes sense in that it reduces the bypass flow when hot). The thermostat opening controls the cold return from the rad, the back of the thermostat with the sensing section has a limited flow from the spring/plate/ bypass flow with some mixing from the cold rad return when the thermostat opens.
So the stat is trying to provide a set temperature of the return water, which is a mix of bypass and rad return water, rather than control the engine out temperature like most engine stats.
Problem: At idle there is little water flow through the bypass hose as the water pressure is low and the spring /plate is closed and limits the bypass flow. The flow is restricted to 4 small holes in the plate.
This small flow of hot water has to heat the thermostat which has cold water the other side of it and the PRT is a bit of distance away from the engine. Soo.. the engine could get very hot before the thermostat eventually opens. Which is what I see happening, and its made worst by the fans coming on as the engine gets hot, as this air flow just cools the PRT and bypass flow more, which doesnt help open the thermostat.
Any revs quickly opens the pressure spring/plate due to higher water pressure, this increases hot water flow to the stat and it opens, rapidly cooling the engine with colder water. Not good either = big sudden temperature change.
So a better system is, I believe, with a engine water outlet thermostat.
This would then regulate the outlet temperature keeping it constant, reducing engine temperature fluctuations which can be bad for the HG.

An alternative is to open up the 4 holes in the spring plate more, but this allows for more bypass all the time even when very hot, which is not good. I tried this with a couple of 5mm holes, but it didn’t prevent idle overheating (110C).

The temp variation observed above was with a beige PRT, which is slightly higher temp than the original grey one, but the same effect was also observed on the grey one. I split apart the grey stat and it worked fine opening fully at 100C in boiling water. Hence why I changed to an output type of thermostat configuration.

The car never showed any problem when used normally as this overheating problem only shows on idling for a long time. Like what happened to me while the car was having an MOT test! Or stuck in traffic for 10 mins. Not good.

Due to the inherent issue of the PRT regulating the water temperature going into the engine rather than the more normal regulation of water temperature coming out, then the plan involves a replumb the PRT to make it a plain thermostat (not pressure regulated) that works on the engine water outlet.
It works and is a lot more stable.

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K-series Thermostat. Stop Overheating & Better Heater. Change PRT to output type - Old PRT reused.

comeinhandynow 2022-08-01 | Better Cooling! MG Rover Freelander Thermostat. Stable head temperature! Better Heater! I show a new much better setup that avoids any potential overheating, keeps the temperature more stable and makes the cabin heater much better by changing to an output type thermostat (as used by racers) at no cost, just reconfiguring the PRT one!

I discuss what failure mechanism and overheating problem I have fixed with the new setup.

Second I discuss where the original thermostat is and how to change it and the rear pipe - often a source of leaks.

Third how to do a conversion to a PRT type external thermostat and what it is, plus a look at the internals and how it works.

Fourth - why the PRT setup can lead to engine overheating when idling, especially in cold air and why you may not know you have a problem.

Fifth and finally the NEW configuration - a replumbing of the existing PRT that turns it into an engine output type of thermostat that gives MUCH more stable engine temperatures and removes the previous ‘overheat on idle’ failure mechanism. It also gives a much better cabin heater.

The PRT system often appears to work ok but there is a mechanism whereby it can lead to significant engine overheating (117 Centigrade!. Which can shorten the like of the cylinder head and gasket).

To see the failure mechanism you either need an additional temp gauge or an OBDII reader as the car gauge just shows normal from about 60 to 110C! (Like most modern cars! - they don’t like to worry customers!).

After a long time idling it can sometimes overheat. I changed to another PRT and a similar overheat happened. Tried grey and biege PRTs. I split the old PRT apart to check operation. The pressure spring / plate is against the bypass flow pipe (engine out to pump inlet pipe). It is also pushed more as the thermostat opens (that makes sense in that it reduces the bypass flow when hot). The thermostat opening controls the cold return from the rad, the back of the thermostat with the sensing section has a limited flow from the spring/plate/ bypass flow with some mixing from the cold rad return when the thermostat opens.
So the stat is trying to provide a set temperature of the return water, which is a mix of bypass and rad return water, rather than control the engine out temperature like most engine stats.
Problem: At idle there is little water flow through the bypass hose as the water pressure is low and the spring /plate is closed and limits the bypass flow. The flow is restricted to 4 small holes in the plate.
This small flow of hot water has to heat the thermostat which has cold water the other side of it and the PRT is a bit of distance away from the engine. Soo.. the engine could get very hot before the thermostat eventually opens. Which is what I see happening, and its made worst by the fans coming on as the engine gets hot, as this air flow just cools the PRT and bypass flow more, which doesnt help open the thermostat.
Any revs quickly opens the pressure spring/plate due to higher water pressure, this increases hot water flow to the stat and it opens, rapidly cooling the engine with colder water. Not good either = big sudden temperature change.
So a better system is, I believe, with a engine water outlet thermostat.
This would then regulate the outlet temperature keeping it constant, reducing engine temperature fluctuations which can be bad for the HG.

An alternative is to open up the 4 holes in the spring plate more, but this allows for more bypass all the time even when very hot, which is not good. I tried this with a couple of 5mm holes, but it didn’t prevent idle overheating (110C).

The temp variation observed above was with a beige PRT, which is slightly higher temp than the original grey one, but the same effect was also observed on the grey one. I split apart the grey stat and it worked fine opening fully at 100C in boiling water. Hence why I changed to an output type of thermostat configuration.

The car never showed any problem when used normally as this overheating problem only shows on idling for a long time. Like what happened to me while the car was having an MOT test! Or stuck in traffic for 10 mins. Not good.

Due to the inherent issue of the PRT regulating the water temperature going into the engine rather than the more normal regulation of water temperature coming out, then the plan involves a replumb the PRT to make it a plain thermostat (not pressure regulated) that works on the engine water outlet.
It works and is a lot more stable.

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Car Battery: TEST IT before it fails

comeinhandynow 2022-10-24 | Very useful Car Battery tester, surprisingly comprehensive testing of cranking current and voltage, and alternator tests of loaded, unloaded and ripple.
The Topdon car battery tester can be bought here:
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Car Plastic Re-blackening

comeinhandynow 2022-10-21 | Restore black plastic on cars back to black.
Two full videos here: youtu.be/sWGkTokpmbM
And the original first one here: youtu.be/steNu7tjgVM

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Useful Gadget? A Car Battery TESTER. Yes it is! Full review of a Topdon battery tester & a Charger

comeinhandynow 2022-08-02 | It is difficult to know how good a car battery is by just measuring voltage. What you need is a battery tester that measures the cranking amps, like this one. I was surprised what a nice little device it is, which seems well featured and accurate as far as I can tell. Tried on quite a few different batteries and on the car running.
It also tests the car's charging system, in other words the alternator.
This will probably pay for itself by being able to test second hand batteries, useful when buying a car, or buying second hand car batteres, or just knowing when your battery is nearing end of life. Might save you being stranded with a flat battery sometime.

I also added at the end a quick review of a battery charger I bought, quite useful, just not very accurate on Amps reading.

The Topdon car battery tester can be bought here:
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Car battery chargers similar in function to that reviewed are here:
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Wireless Apple Carplay / Android Auto Upgrade Box - Ottocast

comeinhandynow 2022-07-30 | Here is a box that will upgrade to Wireless your wired in Apple Carplay (or Android Auto) car system. It even seems to be able to enable Android auto on a car that only support Apple carplay, it seems, as shown on a Skoda Scala (based on the platform for the VW polo and Seat Ibiza). Like a lot of people I like Apple Carplay. My son likes Android Auto. This box makes life just a little easier since you don’t have to plug in your phone when you want to use Carplay/Auto. Handy if you are driving when you remember that you haven't plugged in since it is illegal to hold your phone while driving (nanny state rules to stop people crashing who can’t multitask!). It’s a “comeinhandy” device!

Skip to 5:44 if you just want to see it working on a Skoda / VW / Seat.

The device is called a U2-X from Ottocast and is on
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There are also other devices from Ottocast that do the same job that work similarly on those links. I believe there is an updated one on there as well.

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Starter Motor Noise of Gears Grinding / Overrun. How to Fix it!

comeinhandynow 2022-05-16 | This starter motor noise is quite common across lots of cars. When starting there is a lingering gear grinding noise for a second after the engine starts. Easy enough to fix by removing, stripping down, cleaning and lubricating the starter motor.
This work was on a Freelander1 1.8 year 2003, but is applicable not just to freelanders but to a lot of cars. With time and over say, 120,000 miles or 20 years the starters can get a bit dried up and lacking in lub slowing down the movement of the bendix gear in and out. It just all needs freeing up.

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Here is a more detailed strip down of the motor part that I did a while back on a Bosch motor used on MG Rovers, which is a similar design, just a bit different: youtu.be/rtuMCh3iIlw

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Freezer Not Cold Enough? Do this before throwing out and replacing

comeinhandynow 2022-05-16 | My frost free upright freezer was struggling to get before -5C. Here is a fix, now easily goes down to -24C. I nearly bought a new one instead. I was thinking that frost free freezers couldn’t ice up and hence never need defrosting. I was wrong. Defrosting was the fix but it needed some dismantling and a couple of days. If it’s more than that like it needs regassing then see other videos for that, there are already a few.

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Freelander fix for Clicking Noise on turning + IRD oil seal & Bearing change

comeinhandynow 2022-05-11 | Another minor but slightly annoying ‘clicking noise on turning’ job done on my Freelander. This noise is usually caused by a worn CV joint on the driveshaft, which turned out to be the case. There was also a fair bit of play and a slight oil leak from the right hand IRD bearing so the bearing and oil seal were also changed, as shown in the video.

Not an essential job but nice to have it all working 100%. As said in the video it is hard to recommend changing the IRD bearing as a DIY job as the bearing is shimmed in order to get the correct play. I took the risk and just changed the bearing for a new one as I had no easy way to keep repeatedly removing and reshimming the bearing. I took the risk and changed the bearing for a new one and it all worked out fine for me. So it depends on your risk appetite!

Just changing the driveshaft is easier and was the main cause of the knocking noise I think.

Here is the IRD oil seal from ebay uk: ebay.us/JMtjKz
Here is the LM603011/49 bearing from ebay uk: ebay.us/xer5n7
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Here is the freelander driveshaft, lots on
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Torque Wrench by Handife Review and Calibration check - is it accurate?

comeinhandynow 2022-05-10 | Until now I never had a 1/4” drive torque wrench for measuring small torque values like 5 Nm or 4 lbft and some bolts like on the k-series camshaft cover are around this torque setting. I’ve always just done them hand tight, but when teaching others who are just starting out on mechanics it often occurs that people over-tighten them and snap the bolts.
So I was given this torque wrench by Handife to review. First thing to check is: is it accurate? In the video I show how anyone can measure their torque wrench to see if it is calibrated correctly using some scales and any old weights and a stick!
The Handife torque wrench came with a calibration certificate, which is nice, showing actual tests on the unit.
From my measurements it is shown that the recorded measurements are correct, verifying the 4% claimed accuracy. It is actually accurate and well made it would seem.
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Amazon UK: amzn.to/3vZH4HU
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Toilet Cistern - Fixing a Leak and Installing so it Doesnt Leak

comeinhandynow 2021-10-01 | A small hidden leak led to major problems, so take your time installing a toilet cistern to make sure it never leaks. Some useful tips, sealants and parts shown here to fix a leak, in this case, but also useful to prevent any leaks in the future when installing a toilet.

Here is the very good Heldite sealant I used, great for covering gaskets:
eBay UK: ebay.us/DF4xA8
eBay USA: ebay.us/5yocCn
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3oD97tF

Here is the much better donut seal for the bottom of the cistern:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2ZP1plJ
eBay USA: ebay.us/2pN8QV
eBay UK: ebay.us/1A7hcN

Here are a lot of different jointing compounds / pastes for sealing the bigger gaps as well as plumbers mate and alternatives to heldite etc:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3zYBO6i
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3inxqYC
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3B2zhJk

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eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3cdwjpD
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2Q0VHZm
Amazon Australia: amzn.to/2QlUawX

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Swytch E-Bike Kit - Tips and Advice on the Tricky Bits + Test

comeinhandynow 2021-09-27 | This E-Bike conversion kit is great for upgrading an existing bike. The manual and instructions are good and the support good. There are also some good assembly guide YouTube videos, so instead I just cover in this video what are the tricky bits needing an extra bit of advice, based on my experience building my own bike (bought with my own money). None of it is too difficult but hopefully this video will help those not so experienced in DIY and liable to get stuck.

Fully independent non sponsored advice. The kit can be had for a good price of around £500 under the batch order (pre-order early access) arrangement. Use this link for the 50% batch discount price:
swytchbike.com/referrals/?r=jon645x

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A set of Hex keys are needed for various bolts, see here:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3oeKnaK
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3ANZVFY
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2XV74FW

For that neat brake cable cutting there are lots of mini cutting discs to use in a drill (or buy a small Dremel type rotary tool)-
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3obwB8G
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2Y93mZw
eBay UK: ebay.us/3NWeEP
eBay USA: ebay.us/nDOmZA

Rubber disposible gloves are also useful, here's the links for
eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3cdwjpD
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2Q0VHZm
Amazon Australia: amzn.to/2QlUawX

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Electric Gate Motor Replacement - ‘NICE’ ME3000 or ME3100

comeinhandynow 2021-09-25 | This video shows how to replace the electric motor in an electric gate made by NICE. Quite easy really. Save some money and DIY.
Here is where I got my new motor, on eBay UK: ebay.us/vAHsZD
Also on Amazon UK: amzn.to/3kHpGlO

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Car Bumper & Wing Re-blackening - The 3 year Test! Does it last?

comeinhandynow 2021-08-30 | Quite a few years ago I shared a discovery that Ronseal Hardwood furniture oil is great for restoring car black plastic back to looking like new black plastic again, instead of that grey colour that it goes after many years.
Many people asked how long it lasts. Well finally here is the definitive answer and proof. I show the results after 3 years.

Many people also said use a hot air gun. This obviously works for some people but it doesn’t work on fairly old plastic, as there is little oil left in the plastic to rise up from the action of the heat. It also risks melting the plastic! Or blistering the paint! Obviously best avoided. I tried the hot air gun method on my old Discovery (see the original bumper blackening video here: youtu.be/steNu7tjgVM ) and it didn’t work. So no more comments on using hot air guns please.

Here is the Ronseal Hardwood furniture oil. It may not be listed due the current supply difficuylties, in which case try the other sources:
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/2DxCqYg
Or Amazon USA. & other countries: http://amzn.to/2DX5JQM

Or on eBay UK: ebay.us/WK5rnt
Or eBay USA: ebay.us/hwJ0TO

Please try it for yourself first so that you dont blame me for any dodgy results!

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eBay USA: ebay.us/oF3ZSK
eBay UK: ebay.us/gPFVGy
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/3cdwjpD

Here is the usual stuff I’ve used in the past, which is meant to be for bumper blackening. However I have personally found that it does fade over the years too quite a grey colour, as in the video:
On Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/2DxFDqI
And similar stuf on Amazon USA: http://amzn.to/2E1ehq1

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Eye goggles: Amazon UK: amzn.to/2IUSqos
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A set of precision screwdrivers:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2W311si
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CV Rubber Boot Change on Freelander 1 (Land Rover)

comeinhandynow 2021-04-23 | How to change the CV (constant velocity) joint rubber boots on a Land Rover Freelander1. Or at least how I did mine. Mine may have been an aftermarket driveshaft as the inner rubber boot didn't seem to match the official ones but hopefully the principles involved will be the same for yours and give you the confidence to do yours yourself.
On the last CV boot I did on a Rover, the outer CV joint would knock off the shaft in order to make it easy to change the boot while leaving the inner CV joint still in the gearbox. This saved having to drain and change the gearbox oil. See my other video on that if interested:
youtu.be/7ahGJL0-92M

This time either because my shaft may have been an aftermarket one, or the design is different, or because it was just stuck, it wouldn't knock off so easily and for me instead the inner CV joint came apart easily allowing the shaft and half the joint to be removed when the rubber boot was cut through to release it. This still kept the gearbox oil in place and also a bit of time was saved by not removing the brake calliper as suggested in the workshop manual.

When you buy the rubber boots, preferably check the replacements look the same as yours, after also checking it fits your cars VIN number.

Here are some buying links to start off getting parts and tools:

Some universal rubber CV boots and crimp tools, also specific Freelander ones:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2QuJVXg
Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/32DPF3w
Ebay UK: ebay.us/zcQdXj
Ebay USA: ebay.us/mJZyMq

Get specific with your car model in searches on the above sites to get car specific parts.

Start off with the above links for other tools like socket, wrenches, etc. That dewalt impact driver DCF899 is also quite good but slightly expensive:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3dKdJbt
And battery: Amazon UK: amzn.to/3ndW6nr
Also on:
Amazon USA & other countries: amzn.to/3tNAq3Q

I wouldn't use the split boot kits that make fitting easy (they use superglue to join the split) as in my experiences they don't last.

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eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
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Fit a Snorkel or Raised Side Vent? - Freelander 1

comeinhandynow 2021-04-22 | Couldn’t decide whether to fit a snorkel or raised side vent for my Freelander. I didn’t want to spend a lot and bought cheaply, see buying links below. I got the parts ready for both but went with the side vent as the current solution, but the plan is the same for a snorkel, which is discussed and shown.

Here are the bits shown in the video from ebay or Amazon:

UK sites:
Side vents £8 or less eBay: ebay.us/iK0BUa
Flexi hose, 80mm £15 per 1m, eBay: ebay.us/EbONUb
Snorkel head £15, eBay: ebay.us/8OUq14
Aluminium pipe 80mm diameter, £17 eBay: ebay.us/IQoYY3
Pipe with 45 deg bend, 76mm diameter, £17, eBay: ebay.us/fS9k1q
Stainless jubille clips 80 - 100mm £7 for 4, eBay: ebay.us/M2S5Ax
Black etch primer £11. eBay: ebay.us/Sxrp4D
Aluminum angle piece, £11 Amazon: amzn.to/3dJGYLe

More links for those in the USA:
Side vents ebay: ebay.us/PlgLga
Flexi hose, 80mm ebay: ebay.us/y5u7ZR
Snorkel head ebay: ebay.us/DN99Bc
Aluminium pipe 80mm diameter ebay: ebay.us/Pqspyo
Pipe with 45 deg bend, 76mm diameter ebay: ebay.us/z4OGy8
Stainless jubille clips 80 - 100mm ebay: ebay.us/7C5Q6D
Black etch primer ebay: ebay.us/7pgaIu
Aluminum angle piece amazon: ebay.us/5xIWRl

Polymer sealant Amazon UK: amzn.to/3epaDbR
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3sIwpMW
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3ayjJC6
Amazon Australia: amzn.to/3aPpcVp

To get the 45 degree pipe to fit in the 80mm ali tube cut the end off with the wider bit and grind the edge down a bit on a grinding wheel. It’s a tight fit. Seal it on with polymer sealant.

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eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
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Amazon USA: amzn.to/3cdwjpD
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How to Change Front Brake hoses - Freelander1

comeinhandynow 2021-04-22 | Changing the front brake hoses on a Land Rover Freelander 1 covers undoing the tricky rusted and rounded off brake nuts and bleeding the system afterwards. A job that should be straight forward but often slowed down by the difficult to remove and rusted on nuts on the top section of hose. Here is what worked for me. A cheap job to do yourself.

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A pair of brake hoses is around £25. Check here:
Ebay UK: ebay.us/NxmmcJ
Ebay USA: ebay.us/IRMXWe

The Gunson Eezibleed brake bleeding kit is here:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3dF9my8
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3na6fRW
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2QL9V0s
Amazon Australia (other kits): amzn.to/2Pefy75

Here are some buying links for other useful items:
Brake pipe nut spanner:
Amazon USA: amzn.to/32CDST9
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3sHspfN
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3n9sOGu
Amazon Australia: amzn.to/3dCJ3bX

DOT4 brake fluid:
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3gwDA8G
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3ercjS2
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3nfm1uT
Amazon Australia: amzn.to/3vaYaPY

Mini gas torch as used in video:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3emxjJJ
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3dI9mNY
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3vci6SA
Amazon Australia: amzn.to/2QHGQTD

Rubber disposible gloves are also useful, here's the links for
eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3cdwjpD
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2Q0VHZm
Amazon Australia: amzn.to/2QlUawX

If you get air in the ABS block then this unit which can activate the ABS air bleed procedure should do the job it seems. I tried it and it did activate the ABS motors: youtu.be/YFU8Dj0qWKw

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Car Remote Fob in the Washing? - How to Fix!

comeinhandynow 2021-04-09 | My car key / fob went through a full washing machine wash and spin dry and stopped working. Here I show how I brought them back to life! Not always guaranteed but this has worked a couple of times for me on different cars. This time it was my Jaguar / Land rover keys for the F-Pace. All fully working again now. Please subscribe if you find it useful.

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Why not put in a new battery while you have it apart, CR2032 batteries here:
eBay USA: ebay.us/bVfWNm
eBay UK: ebay.us/t8kEVm
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3my0AVD
Amazon USA & other countries: amzn.to/39UhsAM

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Save your Engine! - Install a Coolant Level Sensor - Modern Type - Here is How!

comeinhandynow 2021-02-10 | Knowing that your engine is low on water is essential and could save your engine being ruined from overheating!
This video shows the installation of a modern electronic type of sensor. The sensor only costs £5 so go do it now. You could reuse your old expansion bottle by putting two electrical connection points low in the water, like a couple of bolts. Or you could put in a tank with a two wire sensing point in place, like in this video.
This job is on a Land Rover Freelander 1.8 but applies to any car. It is especially important on modern aluminium engines with small coolant water capacities like on the Rover k-series and other modern engines. Any small leak and the engine can overheat if not checked regularly and lets face it who checks their coolant level every week?!

The replacement coolant expansion tank that I used to replace the Freelander one in this video was from a VW Tiguan, from eBay UK. try this link to see if there are some suitable for your car of a similar type:
eBay UK: ebay.us/FRIGUh
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aSXo1l
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3tFnMEF
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3cZlHNL
Amazon Australia: amzn.to/3d7WaSu

This is the electronic water sensor (very cheap) that you need for connecting to the tank:
eBay UK: ebay.us/HQTptt
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2NiULxB
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3cXaHk4
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3q8C5PR

Search for a "12V LED 5mm" as an indicator light on the above sites, if you want to use the same as I did, here are some links to those:
eBay UK: http://ebay.us/wZbDQn
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2Z7iPq5
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3d1yqjg
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3rEyIQR
Amazon Australia: amzn.to/3aPbqkM

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eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Or Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3cdwjpD

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Jeep Merc Chrysler 3.0 CRD Warning Light? Quick Fix Resistor OM642 Swirl Bypass ETC Lightening bolt

comeinhandynow 2021-01-18 | The warning light of a lightening bolt in two lines came up flashing on this Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD with the OM642 Merc engine. It is common and caused by oil getting into the swirl motor circuit. Disconnect the swirl motor and trick the ECU into thinking it is still there and working by adding one 4700 ohm resistor (4.7k or 4k7 is the terminology used).
This saves dealer costs of $$ ££ thousands stripping the engine to replace the swirl motor!!
The difference to the feel of the engine is unnoticeable going on user feedback.

It applies to Mercedes Benz, Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep with the 3.0 CRD diesel engine (e.g. E-class w211 e280CDi, e320CDi, C-class C320, ML, GL, CLK, GLC, Jeep Grande Cherokee 3.0 CRD, Jeep Commander, Dodge / Freightliner, Mercedes Sprinter, Chrysler 300C which have engine OM642, 3.0L v6 diesel, year 2005 to present )

Buy a 4k7 resistor on Ebay (any wattage will do):
Ebay UK: http://ebay.us/qFLV1x
Also on Amazon:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3nZXAAE
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2N5Ukqo
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3bNrSUt
Amazon Australia: amzn.to/3oTAz3t

The recommended turbo inlet seals are here:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3qmo7JU
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3bMAsmq
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3p6bxxW
Amazon Australia: amzn.to/38Rd4SR

Also use the above sites for the Locktite 574 sealant if you dont change the seals and reseal them instead.

More info on forums and via an internet search of MB swirl motor bypass resistor. Good info here: http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1290646&postcount=62

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iPhone Back Glass Change - DIY Job? YOU can do it Without Hot Air Gun

comeinhandynow 2020-12-29 | Can you Change the back glass without a hot air gun? With a bit of imagination using cheap tools you can. I used a car headlamp bulb as a heat source to soften the glue plus some superglue removing solution which helps soften the glue. It is a long and tedious task but you can do it yourself, if you have some patience.

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Here is the rear glass I bought and used for an iPhone 8 Plus graphite colour, for example, search for your unique requirements here:
Ebay UK: http://ebay.us/IAkolq
Also replacement glass parts on:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3rBgq3L
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3nZzypU
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/34S0NLw
Amazon Australia: amzn.to/2L6hFqR

And the B7000 glue used:
Ebay UK: http://ebay.us/m47zqA
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3rBr62m
Amazon USA: amzn.to/37WBj1L
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2WV7Sqk
Amazon Australia: amzn.to/38YDFfZ

Use the above links to start off searching for scalpels as well.

Also useful is superglue remover liquid, here is the power bond 802 I used from Ebay UK: http://ebay.us/ECwBox
Similar superglue remover / debonder products should also work:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2WQIemz
Amazon USA: amzn.to/38IHvJU
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2L4MwnK
Amazon Australia: amzn.to/3hp6kOS

Rubber disposible gloves are also useful, to start you off here's the links for
eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK

Or Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3cdwjpD
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2Q0VHZm
Amazon Australia: amzn.to/2QlUawX

Take care not to glue your fingers!
Also wear goggles or a face mask to avoid getting glass in your eyes! It gets everywhere.

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New OBD2 diagnostic and service tool review -Autel AP200C. Universal. Tried on Jag, Mini, Freelander

comeinhandynow 2020-11-05 | I recently bought this for doing proper brake bleeding (ABS autobleed) on a modern car, but found that it has a lot of other useful functions that are worth sharing. Not only OBDII error code reading and resets, with detailed descriptions but it can also talk to other modules like ABS / DSC, SRS / Airbag, EPB (electronic park brake), BMS (battery management) and throttle and steering systems.
Previously I seemed to be buying new obd2 cables and software for each car, but this AP200 software for this device seems to cover most manufacturers and cars with five different interface protocols supported.
I tried it on a Jaguar F-Pace 2016, BMW Mini R55 2007 and a Landrover Freelander 1.8 2003 year. It read and resets error codes from the main ECU and ABS and SRS(airbag) car modules, which were the features that came with the device. Access to other modules is via add on purchases, which I didn’t try.

The AP200C unit I bought was on Amazon U.K., the currently available equivalent model is here:
amzn.to/3TvIRxb

For Amazon USA and other countries: amzn.to/3yS7YCv

The other Autel OBDII scanners are also here for comparison:
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Fix a Dripping Tap for Zero Cost Quickly - 1/4 turn ceramic valves

comeinhandynow 2020-10-23 | Got an annoying dripping tap? A 1/4 turn ceramic valve type? Here is the way to fix it easily and quickly and for zero cost, in my case. Even if you replace the whole valve it is only £8. Save time, save money and more convenient to just fix it yourself. Don’t be afraid to DIY it’s quite easy. Use this video as a guide.

The tap tops in this video just pulled off. They were very stiff so I had to use two screwdrivers each side to lever it off.

My tap had a regular drip, which then turned into a pour after I pushed and pulled the knob to see it I could find a position where it stopped. Taking it apart as shown in the video completely fixed it and a week later it is still good with no dripping. All at zero cost. No harm in trying some DIY yourself!

Just cleaning the valve out and retightening down was enough to fix my leak, but if you decide to replace the valve or it’s parts look to buy here cheaply:

Ebay U.K.: ebay.us/XqgyoW
Ebay USA: ebay.us/NDPEb7
Amazon U.K.: amzn.to/3ksWImY
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How Easy to Change Brake Pads? How Quick? For lots of Cars. Freelander1

comeinhandynow 2020-10-16 | For DIY beginners - Could I save some money and change my car Brake Pads? How easy is it and how long does it take? See this video!
This is applicable to lots of cars, they may have slight variations around how the pads are secured but they are all similar in principle. This particular car was a Land Rover Freelander 1 1.8 2002 year.

Red rubber grease, useful if you decide to lubricant the caliper piston and around the seals, from:
EBay UK: bit.ly/3j5Y0Ti
Ebay USA: ebay.to/2IyNOpT
Amazon UK: amzn.to/31cYelr
Amazon USA: amzn.to/355jdrv

Copper grease for the metal edges and back of pads, thin layer only:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/351rBsk
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3j3zLFm

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Key Fob Fix / Renovation - Freelander, MG, Rover, Landrover - Lucas 3TXB 2 Button Remote Fob

comeinhandynow 2020-10-14 | Intermittent or failing key fob? Here’s how to renovate and fix some common wear issues with the Lucas 2 button fob used in Rover, MG and Landrover cars. The push button switches can corrode and become difficult, the button end may detach, both fixed by soldering on a new button. Battery and case also changed with parts only about £4. Make yourself a nice new remote fob! This job was on the Lucas 3TXB fob, may be applicable to other models.

Key fob repair kit at about £4 on eBay UK: bit.ly/376XBxS
On Amazon U.K.: amzn.to/314gT2M
Or eBay USA: ebay.to/33XvUFC

Soldering iron station similar to my one:
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Amazon USA: amzn.to/3182XFc

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Traction and Hill Descent Lights on? - Freelander1 - Quick Fix for “The Two Amigos”

comeinhandynow 2020-10-12 | A common problem that anybody can fix quickly, caused by a worn brake switch or a blown fuse. It’s a common problem on the Freelander1, but is cheap to fix with a new switch that takes about a minute to replace. Or a change of fuse. No collection of Freelander fixing videos would be complete without this one. It’s commonly refers to as the two Amigos, i.e. two lights on.

It’s often described on forums but just for completeness here is the fix video. The brake switch can be repaired as shown here. Sometimes there is a break that can be fixed by soldering (happened to me on another car) sometimes its just worn out as in this case. On this fix interestingly it was also caused by a blown fuse (F2 in drivers side inside fuse box) probably caused by a trailer attachment. Fuse hasn’t blown since being replaced. A new switch always seems to be best as even after fixing both the fuse and the brake switch the lights would just occasionally come on again. Changing the brake switch for a new one fixed it completely with no more lights.

There are other possible reasons for these lights, along with “the three amigos” of HDC, TC and ABS lights on. By far the most common fault is a worn brake switch but for more details and a look up table of indicated faults see this forum page: landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/difference-between-3-or-2-amigos.320501

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Amazon UK: amzn.to/36UPOmr
Amazon USA and other countries: amzn.to/3b3c9yL
Ebay UK: ebay.us/VW3k53
Ebay USA: ebay.us/mnjh34

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eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3cdwjpD
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NICE Electric Gate Fix for Worn Out Motor Cog (Driveshaft gear)

comeinhandynow 2020-10-11 | With time the electric gate motor shafts get worn and slip on the actuating arm so that your electric gate goes all floppy and won’t open or close. It has happened on all four of mine. They are made by NICE. Model ME3000.
Straight forward to fix. Needs a drill and the following:

Cobalt drill bits here:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/34HJZpY
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3iKOKnp

Tap and Die set for making a screw thread in the hole:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/30Q76xa
Amazon USA: amzn.to/34KAy9e

M6 bolts and nuts etc:
Amazon USA: amzn.to/33MaLOA
Amazon UK: amzn.to/30Tmd99

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Gear Knob & Gaiter Replacement for £4 - Freelander1 & Others

comeinhandynow 2020-10-10 | A new gear knob and leather look gaiter for £4. Easy to do. A common wear problem fixed. Here it is on the Land Rover Freelander1, but it applies to a lot of cars.
The replacement gear knob and gaiter was made for a VW Passat, as that one was available on eBay. It is the same shift pattern and number of gears as the Freelander so is suitable and gives it a more modern look, I think.

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The gear knob and gaiter set In the video was from Amazon UK (not eBay as said in video):
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2FnynQk
It is also here though: ebay UK: bit.ly/33JS8e2
There are other ones on here as well:
eBay USA: ebay.to/2GMRfZs
Amazon USA: amzn.to/30QKHQD

Then you need some superglue:
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3jS9yec
Amazon UK: amzn.to/33QYNDz

And perhaps some polymer sealant as knob glue:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2SI7glZ
Amazon USA: amzn.to/36YvIro

Rubber disposible gloves are also useful, to start you off here's the links for
eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3cdwjpD
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2Q0VHZm
Amazon Australia: amzn.to/2QlUawX

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Make your Turbo Last Longer - By keeping it Cool and Not Cook the Oil

comeinhandynow 2020-10-09 | How to provide additional pumped cooling for your Turbo, like more modern cars. I have seen burnt out bearings in a Turbo that then generated loads of oily smoke. I have also heard the water boiling in the Turbo after stopping.
To stop that and prevent the oil in the Turbo from cooking and coking up the bearing, some modern cars have an additional electric water pump that runs on after the car has stopped, that cools the turbo. You may have heard the advice to idle the engine for a few minutes after stopping to allow the Turbo to cool down. Well this circuit does that for you, but without having to leave the engine running. It is a run-on timer with extra water pump. Importantly the timer circuit is set up to use ZERO power after the time of 4 minutes is up, so as not to drain the battery.

In this video I show how I added a cheap second hand eBay water pump, meant for this purpose, to a turbo used in a Freelander 1.8 Turbo. Equally applicable to MGZT turbo, MG6 Turbo and lots of other turbo cars both petrol and diesel that don't have pumped water cooling that still runs when the engine has stopped.

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The auxiliary water pump I used was from eBay, any similar pump will do:
eBay UK: bit.ly/2GVwydx
eBay USA: ebay.to/30QdwMP
Also on Amazon UK: amzn.to/3jKlleF
and Amazon USA: amzn.to/3jOrVkm

The Diodes I used are here:
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Freelander 1.8 Turbo Conversion 200bhp

comeinhandynow 2020-09-21 | This is a story of converting a standard petrol 1.8 freelander to a 200bhp Turbo engine, using the original engine block and driveline. Why, you may ask? It’s for more driving fun and because the more powerful 185bhp 2.5V6 only comes as an auto, whereas the 1.8’s are usually manual, which again is more fun.

It is a two stage story, my first build was just getting the engine and bits together that were bought (was told it was a turbo engine - it wasn’t!)
A good lesson, check eBay buys more thoroughly! And adding a Turbo to a standard 1.8 engine is asking for trouble! - It didn’t last long! Also you need a properly mapped ECU (changed to a KMaps 200bhp MEMS3 ECU later from the rather unusual XIC ECU on the initial build)

So the second chapter (from 7m 49s) is all about doing it properly, so you can skip to that if you prefer. These are the chapters:

First Step Get it Running From 1m19s
Initial results From 6m56s
Doing it Properly From 7m 49s
End result From 26m 35s

Lots of details, but can’t cover everything. Some will think it's too long, for those people: just skip forward.

Here’s the short video of this car running with some nice turbo noises (I hid the boost swoosh from the dump valve later after i got bored of that by plumbing it into the air filter box) - youtu.be/IirkSuXbl_0

Hopefully this will inspire or help others! There is also a good guide in LRO magazine autumn 2020 issues by another guy doing the same conversion.

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Check out eBay for buying bits for a conversion. You can also buy whole MG6 turbo engines if you want to swap the engine. e.g.
Ebay UK MG 1.8 turbo engines: ebay.us/6Zbdvx

Turbo throttle body: ebay.us/Hs4bhd

Also look on Ebay for parts like exhaust, manifolds, gauges etc.
For instance this is the wide band Air:Fuel Ratio (AFR) gage and sensor that I used:
Ebay UK: ebay.us/CmorX1
Turbo recirc valve blanking plate:
Ebay UK: bit.ly/3iNYwX1
K series liner shims:
Ebay UK: bit.ly/30nNFMh

and Amazon for tools like a torque wrench, socket set etc:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2ZTX65w
Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/2FLgo6t

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eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/3cdwjpD

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Fitting Rock Sliders - Freelander 1 (Sill protectors)

comeinhandynow 2020-09-19 | How to fit Rock sliders (Sill Protectors) to a Land Rover Freelander1. Quite simple to fit, no drilling required. It doesn’t really need a description of how to fit these but this DIY guide does give you an idea of how time consuming or difficult it may be. The answer is fairly quick and easy. It also shows you what the rocksliders are like which is useful to know before you buy them.
I bought these from Bearmach, just because they had a sale. They are normally a bit cheaper from MuddyMods. I think they all come from the same source.

The Rock Sliders are occasionally on eBay UK being sold by muddymods or others Here:
ebay.us/UlbNyE

Here is another video on fitting the 40mm lift kit I had on the Freelander: youtu.be/7EuhDGmy_4c

Rubber disposible gloves are also useful, to start you off here's the links for
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eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3cdwjpD
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2Q0VHZm
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Fitting 40mm Lift Kit and Bigger Tyres. Freelander1

comeinhandynow 2020-09-19 | If you want to know what is involved in fitting spring lifts and bigger tyres to a Freelander1 then check this video. I fit a 40mm Lift kit, with camber adjusting bolts and a set of bigger tyres, one of the biggest you can fit without spacers.
Another video also shows fitting rock sliders which are shown briefly at the end: youtu.be/XPu0L1HN1QY

The MuddyMods lift kit I fitted, with camber bolts is available on eBay UK here: ebay.us/bCWX6r
The Rock Sliders are sometimes on eBay UK being sold by muddymods and others Here:
ebay.us/UlbNyE

A set of torx screwdrivers or bits for taking the rear panel off are on
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2FE55fW
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3mpYh6z

Spring compressors for sale here:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2RwRIRu
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2RsbIES

Lots of choices of Angle grinder / disc cutter and discs (need at least 115mm size):
Ebay UK: ebay.us/RrgAxJ
Ebay USA: ebay.us/MKXGsv

If you also have to renew the rear brakes, here are the bits I got cheaply on eBay UK:
Rear brake hoses: bit.ly/2RKuBD3
Rear brake cylinders: bit.ly/32OUwQv
Rear brake pipes: ebay.us/oBviv7
Brake retaining clips: bit.ly/35TxxFN

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eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/3cdwjpD

The tyres (tires!) I fitted were Kumho MT51 225/70 R17 which you can get for around £100 each. They have good reviews and are the largest diameter you can fit without spacers. A lift is also not essential.

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MG Rover K-Series Engine Rebuild Dos & Donts. Extra Hints & Tips

comeinhandynow 2020-08-25 | During a recent K-series 1.8 rebuild of a poorly built engine, a list of Do's and Don'ts on engine rebuilds came to mind that I am sharing here. Let me say this is my personal perspective from analysis of this engine and experience from rebuilding others over the years. I am sure there are other more qualified experts on this engine out there, so by all means contribute and discuss in the comments but keep differences of opinion civil! Engine balancing is a larger subject that I didn't really discuss much as there are better videos out there, so please look up those and my balancing was a bit crude but still some improvement over standard.
For full rebuild details of course use a Rover / Haynes workshop manual. This video is just some extra points to check. For instance a lot of people have there own preference for head gasket, my preference is the MG6 and KV6 type of MLS gasket without aggressive fire rings.

Here's my older video with more build details on the k-series: youtu.be/aMcjc3LmMv0
HERE IS A GREAT NEW THERMOSTAT IMPROVEMENT VID: youtu.be/Fyq7yDlUKDg

As shown in this video: Do’s and Don’ts of an MG Rover K-series engine rebuild:
Don’ts:
1. Don’t Over-skim the Cylinder head. Min height 118.75mm according to OEM. Time 0:45 in video
2. Don’t use silicon, definitely not lots of it, on the Camshaft retaining ladder. Time 2:08 in video
3. Don’t over-tune it like adding a turbo without changing anything else! This engine had a melted piston! Time 4:28
4. Don’t ignore bad indents on the head, skim or replace. Time 6:58
5. Don’t ignore scatches or corrosion on the surface of the block. Time 8:02

Do’s;
1. Do use the N-series head gasket. My personal favourite. Time 8:26
(Also I should add use the 10.9 high tensile strength head bolts)
2. Use the PRT thermostat. Time 9:06
3. Use the stronger Oil Rail 9:26
4. Check piston/conrod balance between rods/pistons 9:35
5. Set the piston ring gaps (especially if doing a turbo conversion) 10:41
6. Locate the piston ring ends correctly on assembling. Time 11:37
7. Check Liners are even and protrude over the block 3 to 4 thou. Time 12:12. Also see fitting shim later at time 19:16
8. Align pistons correctly, arrow to front. Time 12:28
9. Clean out the hydraulic Tappets / Lifters. Time 12:55
10. Use liner clamps to stop liners moving on engine rotation. Time 13:23
11. Use steel head dowels and check depth/ height. Time 14:18
12. If using a ‘manual tensioner’ type cylinder head to replace an automatic tensioner style one take care to block unused holes. Time 15:19
13. If looking to buy a new head, check head height. Time 17:19
14. Grind out any water way flashing. Time 18:08
15. Fit liner shims if liners sunk or flat with block. Time Time 19:14
16. Seal the liners (and shims). I used Hylomar in the end Time 20:36
17. Check the oil rings don’t flip out and get bent while fitting. Time 21:43
18. Check for rusted pipes and leaks - e.g. water pump inlet pipe. Time 22:47
19. Check / replace if necessary the expansion tank. Time 23:18
20. Plug the rear (gearbox side) water hole in inlet manifold (a minor leak improvement). Time 25:12
21. Check for cracks in belts. Time 25:59

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Updated oil rail, ebay UK: ebay.us/l0SpZM
Haynes workshop manual Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/2DOXERi
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Freelander 1 8 Turbo Conversion Driving Noises! Build Details Now available....

comeinhandynow 2020-08-22 | Freelander 1 8 Turbo Conversion Driving Noises! With Blow Off Valve - Just for Fun!
A quick preview of fun noises from a 200bhp turbo conversion on a 1.8 Freelander (k-series engine).
Lots of dash gauges(!) for monitoring of the engine state to try and avoid any melted pistons! - Fuel pressure, Air intake temperature, narrow band and wide band AFR gauges, boost/vaccum pressure, volts and extra readouts via the XIC display (not much shown on this vid but can also show AFR, boost, turbo boost controller % modulation, lean warning etc).

The Turbo conversion video is now out: youtu.be/wLqLMiUuct0
Some more do's and don't of the engine build here: youtu.be/8BEYJX-GOIc
An extra for more Turbo cooling: youtu.be/eAmWeRuVoNg

Check out my channel home page for lots more videos on the Freelander and other DIY jobs!

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eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
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Preview of some Freelander videos coming soon. 2020

comeinhandynow 2020-08-16 | Latest Freelander turbo project car and preview of jobs to do and videos coming soon. This was a short video I did in March 2020 for patreon.com that was a bit of a waste of time due to no interest on that site, so now it’s on general release. It’s a quick preview of my next project: Sorting a turbo conversion on the 1.8 Land Rover Freelander.

UPDATE: these videos are now here!:
Turbo conversion: youtu.be/wLqLMiUuct0
Turbo noises: youtu.be/IirkSuXbl_0
K-series rebuild do’s/don’t: youtu.be/8BEYJX-GOIc
Fitting rock sliders: youtu.be/XPu0L1HN1QY
Fitting lift kit and big tyres: youtu.be/7EuhDGmy_4c
Improved turbo cooling: youtu.be/eAmWeRuVoNg
Gear knob upgrade: youtu.be/vXk7AK8-B94
Warning light fix: youtu.be/_bTUVGO39aY
Key fob fix: youtu.be/HXHFtREIC_Q

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Face mask:
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Eye goggles: Amazon UK: amzn.to/2IUSqos
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2GAtIXJ

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Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
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A set of precision screwdrivers:
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Torx bits sets:
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Changing Car Tyres (Tires) DIY - Is it worth the Bother? - Pros, Cons & Balancing

comeinhandynow 2020-06-20 | Is it worth the effort and time of changing your own car tyres (tires)? Well yes it can be but weigh up the pros and cons as in the video. There are definitely things that you can do better yourself like sealing against leaks on corroded edges, as you have more time. And eventually you will save some money after a few tyres changes. In this video I go through the whole tyre changing process, removing, cleaning up, assembling and balancing the tyre.

There were more advantages than disadvantages but it does take a fair bit of effort and time with these manual tyre changers. People have added their own upgrades with tyre ducks and additional arms which look to make it easier.

UPDATE: I fitted and balanced 8 tyres recently, a set of road tyres and a set of mud terrain tyres and they were all balanced well enough on the road with no wheel shaking.

Here are a few buying links for things mentioned:

Tyre (Tire) changing machine:
eBay UK: ebay.us/eLiq9P
eBay USA: ebay.us/S7O2nO
Amazon U.K.: amzn.to/3dkMlgs
Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/2zMQ3lo

Tyre/Tire Balancer:
eBay UK: ebay.us/WXWuLO
eBay USA: ebay.us/z0idtv
Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/2YkyyCu
Amazon U.K.: amzn.to/2BuRaqj

Bead sealant from
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2Yh3O5q
Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/30YDYVy

Not used (I used soapy water) but bound to make it easier:
Tyre/ Tire Lube: Amazon UK: amzn.to/311PVcU. And amzn.to/2Yit5fj
Amazon USA & other countries (brushes as well): amzn.to/3hO44QY
Balancing weights, stick on:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/311fSJV
Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/2Bq3pVn

Rubber disposible gloves are also useful, to start you off here's the links for
eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/3cdwjpD

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Dent Protection - Cheap car side rubbing strips / mouldings

comeinhandynow 2020-06-15 | Got dents from other people opening their door onto yours? Annoying isn't it? You want to put on some protection but not spend a fortune, then this video is for you. About £11 for the strips plus £1 on meths (alcohol) for cleaning the surface, about half an hour and job done!

The side protection strip is on
Amazon uk: amzn.to/30L8Lov
You may also find it on Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/3qO1Kxc

And similar ones on eBay UK: http://ebay.us/ti1JkF
or eBay USA: http://ebay.us/xkQTku

(Update: The adhesive foam that is part of it may have a few weak spots I found, so replace those stretches with this better double sided adhesive tape. You could replace all of it for peace of mind, with this stuff:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2EgX5Ry
eBay USA: ebay.us/BcR6bf )

Rubber disposible gloves are also useful, to start you off here's the links for
eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/3cdwjpD

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Windscreen Wiper fix - Freelander

comeinhandynow 2020-05-01 | A quick show of show a Freelander windscreen wiper drive is fixed and accessed. Commonly on old cars the link arm detaches and one wiper stops working. It’s a simple fix, shown and described in the video.

Quick clips for retaining the arms as mentioned in the video are on
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3d5tztV
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2WiKTEV

If you want to drill a hole and insert a bolt, then cobalt drills are great:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2WvLW4P
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2WlxYCc

Thread locker Loctite 243:
Amazon U.K.: amzn.to/2z1231Y
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3aU3Hjj

Rubber disposible gloves are also useful, to start you off here's the links for
eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3cdwjpD
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2Q0VHZm
Amazon Australia: amzn.to/2QlUawX

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How to Preserve your Freelander - Protect from Rust - Make it Live Longer!

comeinhandynow 2020-04-25 | This could also be called “Jobs to do in Coronavirus lockdown”! Or “How to protect your car”. A recent job I did making my Freelander 1 last longer and give less hassle on future MOT tests by protecting it from rust. Well worth doing if you plan on keeping this car for a few years. Waxoyling the underneath where rust shows or is starting, fixing mud traps and where rust on the sill starts, removing rust from brake drums and discs and protecting brake pipes is shown in this video.
It’s best to remove the wheel arch liners front and back and remove the rear wheel arch (front part of it) for best access. Nothing too hard.

Waxoyl is cheapest on eBay UK: ebay.to/3bF0d5d
Or ebay USA: ebay.to/2LRcdbp

It is in various forms. Personally I use the 5l refill cans and refill by 1 litre can that I use with an underbody Shultz coating gun (air line powered), but you can get aerosol cans of it as well.

See my other video on waxoyling for a few tips and how to’s - youtu.be/94duWkqHMyQ

The Waxoyl and tools are also on Amazon UK: amzn.to/2zwbSp1
It doesn’t appear on Amazon USA but you might find similar stuff: amzn.to/3aBD16E

Also see the above links for the airline spray gun for Waxoyl/Shultz if you are using an airline, otherwise use the aerosol Waxoyl cans.

Here is the face mask I used from
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2GHE9d6
Similar ones on Amazon USA: amzn.to/2IHmip1

Eye goggles: Amazon UK: amzn.to/2IUSqos
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2GAtIXJ

Rubber disposible gloves are also useful, to start you off here's the links for
eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3cdwjpD
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2Q0VHZm
Amazon Australia: amzn.to/2QlUawX

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How to MIG Weld - Tips for DIY and Demos (note: don’t look at welding without a mask)

comeinhandynow 2020-04-10 | If you do DIY work on cars at all, there comes a time when some welding is required. A MIG (Metal In Gas) welder is the easiest and cheapest place to start. Reasonable results can be achieved with a bit of practice. I was doing a bit of recent exhaust welding up and in this video I share some tips on MIG welding and show some weld results including what a good or a bad welding session look like though the welding mask view. Only 16 minutes so just some basic tips included - 8 of them, or 9 if you included just the need to practice lots!
IMPORTANT NOTE: DON’T LOOK AT THE WELDING POINT WHEN OPERATING. ONLY LOOK THROUGH THE WELDING MASK. YOU WILL BLIND YOURSELF OTHERWISE.

Mig welders, including Clarke ones, on: Amazon UK: amzn.to/2RqvZLu
Others on Amazon USA: amzn.to/34qZCkZ
Also on ebay UK: ebay.us/QRVqcy
Ebay USA: ebay.us/ACGp6S

You WILL need a welding eye protection mask, these auto dimming ones are useful:
Amazon Uk: amzn.to/2XCIozV
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2y2194S

And welding gloves:
Amazon U.K.: amzn.to/2VhZ9gR
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2y9tBSc

Eye goggles for use when angle grinding, not for welding protection:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2IUSqos
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2GAtIXJ

Rubber disposible gloves are also generally useful, not for welding use:
eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/3cdwjpD

Also use the above sites to search for mig welding disposable gas bottles, mig welding wire and cutting tools like a small angle grinder, gloves etc.

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How to Fix the iPad Pro keyboard - 4 fixes! Working Proof!

comeinhandynow 2020-04-08 | The iPad pro smart keyboard is great until it stops working or intermittently connects, giving “accessory not supported” messages. In this video I show what’s is causing this and how to fix it. Conductive tracks inside the cover become high resistance, leading to corrupted data and that pop up message, or they break completely stopping it working. This text is now being typed on my iPad Pro keyboard proving that it is possible to fix it! It is a great keyboard when it is working. So much better than those really cheap Bluetooth ones on eBay.
It is a half hour video showing why and where it has failed, a temporary fix, a better fix for the tracks in the cover, fixing the connection pins and fixing breaks between the 3 pins and the tracks. It doesn't take too long to do but needs a bit of perseverance, a soldering iron, a knife and some copper tape. See buying links below for these. All quite cheap compared to a new iPad pro smart keyboard.

The copper foil with conductive adhesive can be bought here:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3c0wZNZ
Amazon USA & other countries: amzn.to/2JKRXVc

Soldering iron kit and other tools:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2XkiiBi
Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/2RkHpjw

Multimeter, for measuring resistance:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2RkHCTQ
Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/3c26Bn3

Also on ebay for the above, e.g. soldering kit:
eBay UK: ebay.us/5rNt7Z
eBay USA: ebay.us/qHSpwM

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eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/3cdwjpD

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Note on copyright / licensing: This video was created using Apple iMovie and as such any music or video content is fully licensed by their terms and conditions for free publication and distribution.

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Additional background music free used royalty and copyright free (no copyright songs) from the following source:
Sound track from DJIGo app copyright free: Glowing with Hope, Happy Bossa Nova

How to Fix a Turbo - Cheaply and quickly - Turbo Core Replacement

comeinhandynow 2020-04-06 | Rather than a new turbo why not just change the core of the turbo. In this example it only cost £40 and was relatively quick. As shown in the video. This turbo was a Garrett GT2052LS as used on the 1.8T engine in Rover and MG cars (rover 75, MG ZT) and probably others as well like the MG6 1.8T. Similar GT2052 turbos are also used on the Vauxhall / Opel Signum 2.0 Turbo, Vauxhall / Opel Vectra 2.0 Turbo, Saab 9-3 & 9-5 2.0T.
I picked up the new turbo core for £40 from ebay UK, however the prices seem to vary a lot. Currently seem to be about £70, could be the current Coronavirus effect on the market! So shop around. GT2052LS turbo links for core and whole turbos etc:

On ebay UK: ebay.us/e4x7o4
On Amazon UK: amzn.to/2UKp2Xu
On Amazon USA, GT2052 stuff: amzn.to/3e8FMzw

Additional gasket set on:
eBay UK: ebay.us/EDVAZO

Torx T30 bit here (better to get a set)
Ebay uk: ebay.us/1ND8Gz
Amazon U.K.: amzn.to/2JIHjyj
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3aSGLBK

Rubber disposible gloves are also useful, to start you off here's the links for
eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3cdwjpD
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2Q0VHZm
Amazon Australia: amzn.to/2QlUawX

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DJI OSMO MOBILE Camera Gimbal Teardown and Fix of Power Switch - Model OM150

comeinhandynow 2020-02-26 | This shows a dismantled OSMO mobile hand held camera gimbal being fixed. The power switch broke. It is a fragile design. In this video I show how to fix or replace the power switch and reassemble the unit. So it’s the reverse of this if you want to dissemble it. A few internal bits are shown for interest. The OSMO model numbers are base: OM150 top: ZM01

Lots of micro push button switches on here, Amazon UK: amzn.to/2PqyMTP
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3ccPdg2
Ebay UK: ebay.us/VnQCRB
Ebay USA: ebay.us/zRZUt1

Search on the above sites for a Torx T6 screwdriver and precision screwdriver sets to help as well.

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eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3cdwjpD
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2Q0VHZm
Amazon Australia: amzn.to/2QlUawX

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Fixing a Smokey diesel, Freelander TD4 with BMW M47 engine, my story

comeinhandynow 2020-02-24 | This is a story of all of the tests and fixes involved in fixing the poor running and smoke coming from a landrover Freelander with the BMW TD4 Diesel engine.
This video shows the general diagnosis and tests with the detail of the individual tests separated off into separate videos, as in this list (some additional ones in this list as well, not mentioned in video):

Crankcase filter upgrade to cut smoke, plus a full service kit:
ebay UK here: ebay.us/PocYh8
ebay USA: ebay.us/grdf4c
Changing the MAF sensor and fitting a Synergy tuning box:
youtu.be/8IIzwjjn0kg
Changing the LP fuel pump and fuel filter:
youtu.be/BPHUbgBAF_I
Changing the crankshaft sensor:
youtu.be/oPffJ_iH0jw
How to clean the intercooler to cut smoke:
youtu.be/UBWhqeH0boY
Pressure /testing the turbo hoses and intercooler:
youtu.be/TZwy5xbAoEQ
Removing, stripping, cleaning injectors:
youtu.be/lq0qp1qDtbk
Fixing the engine temperature and heater being too cold:
youtu.be/wQCDvhasrh8
Fixing the HP fuel pump regulator:
youtu.be/l0kEew05Vw0
Testing the MAP sensor:
youtu.be/PL200yJx9YE
Testing and stripping down the Turbo Boost Control solenoid:
youtu.be/_SRynSU8Xjk
Making and fitting a simple Turbo boost controller and boost gauge:
youtu.be/6AWOzF9u1Co

This is the playlist of all these videos related to fixing a smokey diesel freelander td4:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQVqjk4n1wAM3CHHo-GIWSp89NcHER-hT

And this is a playlist of all my Freelander fixing videos:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQVqjk4n1wANtCZaRcYzojUz5YHJD7Z3y

Some useful bits to buy:
A service kit from ebay UK ebay.to/2He01xB
The new PIERBURGH MAF and tuning box is here: ebay.to/2UkEaIv
A Haynes workshop manual can usually be found cheap on ebay UK:
ebay.us/nJZ3K9
That HG stove cleaner spray shown in this video:
Amazon uk: amzn.to/2SXg0FS
Rubber disposible gloves are also useful, to start you off here's the links for
eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3cdwjpD
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2Q0VHZm
Amazon Australia: amzn.to/2QlUawX

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Face mask:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2GHE9d6
Similar ones on Amazon USA: amzn.to/2IHmip1

Eye goggles: Amazon UK: amzn.to/2IUSqos
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2GAtIXJ

Rubber disposible gloves:
ebay USA: http://ebay.to/2Aorefi
And eBay uk link: http://ebay.to/2AlTPSx
Or Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3cdwjpD

A set of precision screwdrivers:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2W311si
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2Z322T5

Torx bits sets:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2Pgmf48
Or Amazon USA: amzn.to/2XlOK3h

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Note on copyright / licensing: This video was created using Apple iMovie and as such any music or video content is fully licensed by their terms and conditions for free publication and distribution.

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Installing a Synergy2 (Ronbox) Diesel Tuning Box & New MAF sensor, Freelander TD4

comeinhandynow 2020-02-24 | Fancy a bit more power? Or need to replace the MAF sensor, then why not change it to a better Pierburg MAF and put in a tuning box as well. The Synergy2 is switchable from standard (unchanged) mode up to various levels of increasing torque and power. It is certainly noticeable in driving and I wouldn’t want be be without it in this car.
This is not a paid for promotion, the box was bought with my own money at full price and so this is independent experience and opinion.
Shown in the video is how to fit the MAF sensor and tuning box.

You may find the synergy 2 tuning box on ebay uk: http://ebay.us/mnawcW
Or if you just need a Freelander MAF sensor: http://ebay.us/t0lyZP

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Face mask:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2GHE9d6
Similar ones on Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/2IHmip1

Eye goggles: Amazon UK: amzn.to/2IUSqos
Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/2GAtIXJ

Rubber disposible gloves are also useful, to start you off here's the links for
eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/3cdwjpD

A set of precision screwdrivers:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2W311si
Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/2Z322T5

Torx bits sets:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2Pgmf48
Or Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/2XlOK3h

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Become a Patron to get extra content or previews or sponsor here: patreon.com/user?u=31365629&fan_landing=true

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Note on copyright / licensing: This video was created using Apple iMovie and as such any music or video content is fully licensed by their terms and conditions for free publication and distribution.

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A simple Turbo Boost Controller - on a Freelander TD4 - quicker pickup, less smoke.

comeinhandynow 2020-02-24 | As part of an investigation into removing the smoke at 2500 rpm on a diesel Friedlander TD4 I eventually built this circuit to enable a bit more air to be pushed into the engine. I had gone over everything else on the engine fixing and cleaning of the faults. In the end I came to the conclusion that a small amount of smoke at idle at 2500 rpm was due to the fact that the engine was quite old and a bit carbonised up and therefore the airflow into the engine was reduced. By controlling the turbo boost with this circuit I was able to get a bit more air into the engine and doing that completely eliminated the final bit of smoke. This is just part of my long journey improving my Freelander TD4 and reducing smoke. I’m not saying you should definitely do this, it’s really up to you, this is just what I did on my car.

This circuit is quite simple, also very cheap. It gives quite a coarse control and has a few different modes to select, but basically gives more boost pressure but has a sharp safety cut out of the boost pressure at a preset level that you decide. The turbo can be set to maximum right from idle so the pick up of revs is quicker which is an advantage as well.

Here is a printable circuit digram (pdf file) of the final two versions of the circuit (different options For boost) along with some more buying links and board pictures:
Use this link to make a small, few dollars payment and the circuit details appears after you pay and click return to merchant (login to dropbox if requested): bit.ly/3ejiOdL

The buying links for various bits are:
Comparator board from ebay here:
Ebay USA: ebay.us/zXYFhu
Ebay UK: ebay.us/Q1fhVU
Gauge pod: ebay.us/PICoUM
Boost gauge: ebay.us/HBMqHa
Rotary switch and knob from amazon uk: amzn.to/2HYqSwZ
0.1uf capacitor From amazon UK: amzn.to/37NK6jj
1.5kohm resistor: amzn.to/3a1LEYt
Some example resistors for that 63ohm 5W resistor that I used, something close to this resistance and at least a few watts power rating: amzn.to/2v8ikk9
The 7805 regulator IC: amzn.to/2T6LZ5g

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Face mask:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2GHE9d6
Similar ones on Amazon USA: amzn.to/2IHmip1

Eye goggles: Amazon UK: amzn.to/2IUSqos
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2GAtIXJ

Rubber disposible gloves are also useful, to start you off here's the links for
eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3cdwjpD
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2Q0VHZm
Amazon Australia: amzn.to/2QlUawX

A set of precision screwdrivers:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2W311si
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2Z322T5

Torx bits sets:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2Pgmf48
Or Amazon USA: amzn.to/2XlOK3h

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Become a Patron to get extra content or previews or sponsor here: patreon.com/user?u=31365629&fan_landing=true

The video is about my personal opinion and experience and contains no paid for product placements. No responsibility is accepted for any perceived recommendation for or against a product or feature nor any consequential damage or harm since this video is just my personal experience. You accept by watching this video that you accept any responsibility for any subsequent actions or decisions that you take.

Note on copyright / licensing: This video was created using Apple iMovie and as such any music or video content is fully licensed by their terms and conditions for free publication and distribution.

See the Apple iMovie software license agreement at:
http://images.apple.com/legal/sla/docs/iMovie.pdf

Which states "all Sample Content included in the Apple Software may be used on a royalty-free basis in your own video projects"

Additional background music free used royalty and copyright free (no copyright songs) from the following source:
Beyond by whitesand
Nebula by Savfk

Converting a Flat Roof To a Pitched Roof - How I did mine

comeinhandynow 2020-02-18 | This shows how my flat asphalt roof was dug up and converted to a tiled pitched (sloping) roof. It was all done by me and a carpenter friend who did the frame and was approved by UK building regulation control and was successfully signed off by them. If you as a DIYer are thinking of saving money and doing it yourself then this should help show the rough methods and stages involved. I have tried not to be too detailed in order to limit the video to 30 minutes. There should be enough shown here to illustrate the stages and construction method. When you’ve done it once you realise it is not too difficult but it is a fair bit of work.

It is not intended for good builders who probably know most of this stuff already, but more for the DIYer. Having said that many so called builders build some shocking roofs with many faults being water leaks, poor structural support and no resistance to roof spread/ collapsing! So even if you don’t do it yourself it is good to know some of the steps and principles involved.

Here are a few links on buying bits. Nowadays I have found it cheaper buying on ebay than from a local builders purchants, for instance with lead flashing, on:
Ebay USA: ebay.us/vyZM2X
Ebay UK: ebay.us/zuQocb

Silicon sealant for lead, “lead mate”:
Ebay USA: ebay.us/Zve3pU
Ebay UK: ebay.us/Be7bIa

Breathable roof membrane:
Ebay USA: ebay.us/GcTUIy
Ebay UK: ebay.us/xYgOpO

Similarly use eBay via the above links to get other stuff like a bricklayers trowel, cement colouring (coloring), UPVC facia, soffits and batten etc.

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If anyone wants to show appreciation for any money savings, or just help support the channel and future videos then you now can. Use this link: http://paypal.me/comeinhandy
OR you can support me by using the Amazon and Ebay links to buy other stuff that you would usually buy, it will not cost you anything more, but will help this channel. e.g. Generally useful stuff:

Face mask:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2GHE9d6
Similar ones on Amazon USA & other countries: amzn.to/2IHmip1

Eye goggles: Amazon UK: amzn.to/2IUSqos
Amazon USA &other countries: amzn.to/2GAtIXJ

Rubber disposible gloves are also useful, to start you off here's the links for
eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA & other countries: amzn.to/3cdwjpD

A set of precision screwdrivers:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2W311si
Amazon USA & other countries: amzn.to/2Z322T5

Torx bits sets:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2Pgmf48
Or Amazon USA & other countries: amzn.to/2XlOK3h

I’m on Facebook here: facebook.com/comeinhandynow
Become a Patron to get extra content or previews or sponsor here: patreon.com/user?u=31365629&fan_landing=true

The video is about my personal opinion and experience and contains no paid for product placements. No responsibility is accepted for any perceived recommendation for or against a product or feature nor any consequential damage or harm since this video is just my personal experience. You accept by watching this video that you accept any responsibility for any subsequent actions or decisions that you take.

Note on copyright / licensing: This video was created using Apple iMovie and as such any music or video content is fully licensed by their terms and conditions for free publication and distribution.

See the Apple iMovie software license agreement at:
http://images.apple.com/legal/sla/docs/iMovie.pdf

Which states "all Sample Content included in the Apple Software may be used on a royalty-free basis in your own video projects"

Specifically the following tracks from iMovie included songs are:
“What’s your poison?” by Benny Sky
“Shine” by Alvin Risk
“New Roof” by Judson Crane

Additional background music free used royalty and copyright free (no copyright songs) from the following source:
“Limitless” by Elektronomia

Rechargeable Electric Chainsaw Review. Toro Model 51138T Brushless Cordless

comeinhandynow 2020-02-17 | A review of the Toro rechargeable battery electric chainsaw. First let me say this is not a paid for review. This chainsaw and the other Toro products were all bought with my own money and so this is completely independent advice. I’ve done reviews of other mains electric powered chainsaws so I thought this would be a useful addition, being a rechargeable battery electric chainsaw. So how good are they? How long does the battery last? Will it be a useful addition to your tool collection? Hopefully this video will answer those questions.

The models shown in this video are:
Toro Chainsaw model 51138T (14” bar length)
Toro Hedge Trimmer 51136 (24” blade”)
Toro Strimmer 51132T

Buying links for the electric chainsaw (Toro and others):
Amazon USA: amzn.to/37xU9J9
Amazon U.K.: amzn.to/2uOuUVz
Ebay UK: ebay.us/o7mfsF
Ebay USA: ebay.us/pCkQ7r

You will need some chain oil, don’t run a chainsaw without it, cheapest to buy here:
Amazon U.K.: amzn.to/2SzxebV
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2P0iXTG

Take particular care with chainsaws and wear thick clothing, a mask and gloves. Have a look on Amazon or Ebay using the above links to get you there quickly and search from there.

If anyone wants to show appreciation for any money savings, or just help support the channel and future videos then you now can. Use this link: http://paypal.me/comeinhandy
OR you can support me by using the above Amazon and Ebay links to buy other stuff that you would usually buy, it will not cost you anything more, but will help this channel. For example rubber disposible gloves are generally useful, to start you off here's the links for
eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3cdwjpD
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2Q0VHZm
Amazon Australia: amzn.to/2QlUawX

Subscribe to the channel for similar DIY, fixing stuff, car bits and tech reviews here:
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Note, if you want to be notified of new videos click on the bell symbol on my home page.

The video is about my personal opinion and experience and contains no paid for product placements. No responsibility is accepted for any perceived recommendation for or against a product or feature nor any consequential damage or harm since this video is just my personal experience. You accept by watching this video that you accept any responsibility for any subsequent actions or decisions that you take.

Note on copyright / licensing: This video was created using Apple iMovie and as such any music or video content is fully licensed by their terms and conditions for free publication and distribution.

See the Apple iMovie software license agreement at:

http://images.apple.com/legal/sla/docs/iMovie.pdf

Which states "all Sample Content included in the Apple Software may be used on a royalty-free basis in your own video projects"
Specifically the following songs are used in this video and are provided for royalty free use as part of Apples iMovie and covered by the above license are:
Sunroom by Driftmob orchestra
Curly wurly by Klaus Hellstern

How to Remove, Strip and Rebuild: Turbo Boost Control Solenoid. Freelander TD4

comeinhandynow 2019-11-29 | As part of an investigation into a smokey diesel Freelander TD4 this video now looks at the turbo control solenoid. Testing, removing and stripping it down to check for problems. This is the M47 BMW Diesel engine as also used on a lot of BMWs like the 320d etc.
A common problem is smoke at idle at 2500 rpm. A later video deals with this in more detail, including a fix, but here we show that pushing more air in the engine removes the smoke and so hints at the solution used in a later video.

If you prefer to just buy a new boost control solenoid, you will find many online on the usual sites:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/33vOOA1
Amazon USA: amzn.to/34yv1kK
Ebay UK: ebay.us/MxuY6X

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See other videos on my channel here:
youtube.com/user/comeinhandynow

If anyone wants to show appreciation for any money savings, or just help support the channel and future videos then you now can. Use this link: http://paypal.me/comeinhandy
OR you can support me by using the Amazon and Ebay links to buy other stuff that you would usually buy, it will not cost you anything more, but will help this channel. e.g. Generally useful stuff:

Face mask:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2GHE9d6
Similar ones on Amazon USA: amzn.to/2IHmip1

Eye goggles: Amazon UK: amzn.to/2IUSqos
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2GAtIXJ

Rubber disposible gloves are also useful, to start you off here's the links for
eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/3cdwjpD

A set of precision screwdrivers:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2W311si
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2Z322T5

Torx bits sets:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2Pgmf48
Or Amazon USA: amzn.to/2XlOK3h

I’m on Facebook here: facebook.com/comeinhandynow
Become a Patron to get extra content or previews or sponsor here: patreon.com/user?u=31365629&fan_landing=true

The video is about my personal opinion and experience and contains no paid for product placements. No responsibility is accepted for any perceived recommendation for or against a product or feature nor any consequential damage or harm since this video is just my personal experience. You accept by watching this video that you accept any responsibility for any subsequent actions or decisions that you take.

Note on copyright / licensing: This video was created using Apple iMovie and as such any music or video content is fully licensed by their terms and conditions for free publication and distribution.

See the Apple iMovie software license agreement at:
http://images.apple.com/legal/sla/docs/iMovie.pdf

Which states "all Sample Content included in the Apple Software may be used on a royalty-free basis in your own video projects"

Lost power? Smoke? - How to pressure test Turbo hoses & Intercooler

comeinhandynow 2019-08-22 | As part of a series going over this BMW Diesel engine in a Freelander 1 TD4 in order to reduce its smoke, this was a test I did for checking for turbo air leaks. If the engine isn’t getting enough turbo boost and hence not enough air then the fuel to air ratio will go up, increasing smoke and power will also go down. This is stage 7 of a series of smoke reduction tests and fixes.

A Haynes workshop manual can usually be found cheap on ebay UK:
ebay.us/nJZ3K9

Here is a playlist of videos that are related to, or on, this Freelander, this list is added to as fixes are done:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQVqjk4n1wANtCZaRcYzojUz5YHJD7Z3y

Check my channel comeinhandynow for other useful videos like calibrating a torque wrench, tips for making brake pipes, etc. Here:
youtube.com/channel/UCFakB9XL0kQxxBLctPBYwOA/videos?view_as=public

Subscribe to the channel for similar DIY, fixing stuff, car bits and tech reviews here:
youtube.com/user/comeinhandynow?sub_confirmation=1
Note, if you want to be notified of new videos click on the bell symbol on my home page.

See other videos on my channel here:
youtube.com/user/comeinhandynow

If anyone wants to show appreciation for any money savings, or just help support the channel and future videos then you now can. Use this link: http://paypal.me/comeinhandy
OR you can support me by using the Amazon and Ebay links to buy other stuff that you would usually buy, it will not cost you anything more, but will help this channel. e.g. Generally useful stuff:

Face mask:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2GHE9d6
Similar ones on Amazon USA: amzn.to/2IHmip1

Eye goggles: Amazon UK: amzn.to/2IUSqos
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2GAtIXJ

Rubber disposible gloves are also useful, to start you off here's the links for
eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3cdwjpD
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2Q0VHZm
Amazon Australia: amzn.to/2QlUawX

A set of precision screwdrivers:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2W311si
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2Z322T5

Torx bits sets:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2Pgmf48
Or Amazon USA: amzn.to/2XlOK3h

I’m on Facebook here: facebook.com/comeinhandynow
Become a Patron to get extra content or previews or sponsor here: patreon.com/user?u=31365629&fan_landing=true

The video is about my personal opinion and experience and contains no paid for product placements. No responsibility is accepted for any perceived recommendation for or against a product or feature nor any consequential damage or harm since this video is just my personal experience. You accept by watching this video that you accept any responsibility for any subsequent actions or decisions that you take.

Note on copyright / licensing: This video was created using Apple iMovie and as such any music or video content is fully licensed by their terms and conditions for free publication and distribution.

See the Apple iMovie software license agreement at:
http://images.apple.com/legal/sla/docs/iMovie.pdf

Which states "all Sample Content included in the Apple Software may be used on a royalty-free basis in your own video projects"

Specific soundtracks used under the above Apple license, used royalty and copyright free are:
“Image enchantmentalist” by Mark Mothersbaugh

How to do a Full Service on a Freelander 1 TD4

comeinhandynow 2019-08-17 | How to do a Freelander 1 TD4 service for those not experienced or not feeling brave enough to have done one before. Or maybe you are neither and just want a bit of guidance. Hopefully this will give you enough motivation so that you can have a go at doing a service yourself, save some money and maybe do a more thorough job for just service it to your level of satisfaction.

Most service items are covered, specifically:
Oil filter, air filter, crankcase filter, pollen filter and engine oil change.
Checking oil levels in gearbox, IRD and rear Differential and levels in engine bay items. Plus door lock oiling. Turbo solenoid breather filter. Checking the brake shoes and pads with handbrake testing.
The fuel filter change is covered by another video:
youtu.be/BPHUbgBAF_I
A service kit for most of the parts that I used was from
ebay UK here: ebay.us/PocYh8
ebay USA: ebay.us/grdf4c

Take a look on Amazon if you need hex bits for undoing hex headed bolts or sump plugs, here’s a link to some:
amzn.to/2Nio950

A Haynes workshop manual can usually be found cheap on ebay UK:
ebay.us/nJZ3K9

Here is a playlist of videos that are related to, or on, this Freelander, this list is added to as fixes are done:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQVqjk4n1wANtCZaRcYzojUz5YHJD7Z3y

Check my channel comeinhandynow for other useful videos like calibrating a torque wrench, tips for making brake pipes, etc. Here:
youtube.com/channel/UCFakB9XL0kQxxBLctPBYwOA/videos?view_as=public

Subscribe to the channel for similar DIY, fixing stuff, car bits and tech reviews here:
youtube.com/user/comeinhandynow?sub_confirmation=1
Note, if you want to be notified of new videos click on the bell symbol on my home page.

See other videos on my channel here:
youtube.com/user/comeinhandynow

If anyone wants to show appreciation for any money savings, or just help support the channel and future videos then you now can. Use this link: http://paypal.me/comeinhandy
OR you can support me by using the Amazon and Ebay links to buy other stuff that you would usually buy, it will not cost you anything more, but will help this channel. e.g. Generally useful stuff:

Face mask:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2GHE9d6
Similar ones on Amazon USA: amzn.to/2IHmip1

Eye goggles: Amazon UK: amzn.to/2IUSqos
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2GAtIXJ

Rubber disposible gloves are also useful, here's the links for
eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA: amzn.to/3cdwjpD
Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2Q0VHZm
Amazon Australia: amzn.to/2QlUawX

A set of precision screwdrivers:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2W311si
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2Z322T5

Torx bits sets:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2Pgmf48
Or Amazon USA: amzn.to/2XlOK3h

I’m on Facebook here: facebook.com/comeinhandynow
Become a Patron to get extra content or previews or sponsor here: patreon.com/user?u=31365629&fan_landing=true

The video is about my personal opinion and experience and contains no paid for product placements. No responsibility is accepted for any perceived recommendation for or against a product or feature nor any consequential damage or harm since this video is just my personal experience. You accept by watching this video that you accept any responsibility for any subsequent actions or decisions that you take.

Note on copyright / licensing: This video was created using Apple iMovie and as such any music or video content is fully licensed by their terms and conditions for free publication and distribution.

See the Apple iMovie software license agreement at:
http://images.apple.com/legal/sla/docs/iMovie.pdf

Which states "all Sample Content included in the Apple Software may be used on a royalty-free basis in your own video projects"

Specific soundtracks used under the above Apple license, used royalty and copyright free are:
"Asagao" by Asuka Ito
"You're all Around" by Bronze Falcom
"Weekender" by Bronze Falcom
"Melt" by Tommy English