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  1. 8th June 2017, 05:11 PM #1
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    Preparing a car after a 2 year sit.

    Hi. I should be getting my TD5 D2 back soon. It has been sitting for around two years. The temptation is obviously to get in and drive it, but I guess that would be a little silly. So, obviously a good service would be in order. I can't remember how much fuel it had in it, but I guess I should drain it.

    How difficult is it to replace the brake fluid? I'm tipping I should do that, but I've never done that on a D2.

    What am I likely to overlook?

    I have a Nanocom if that's of use for this.
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    fluids:
    fuel
    engine oil
    gearbox & diff oil
    brakes
    power steering
    blinker fluid

    some air in the tires
    change battery
    check all lights
    Current Cars:
    2013 E3 Maloo, 350kw
    2008 RRS, TDV8
    1995 VS Clubsport

    Previous Cars:
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    2002 VY SS Ute, 300kw
    2002 Disco 2, LS1 conversion
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    Quote Originally Posted by Eevo View Post
    fluids:
    fuel
    engine oil
    gearbox & diff oil
    brakes
    power steering
    blinker fluid

    some air in the tires
    change battery
    check all lights
    What on earth is blinker fluid?

    I have a good Yellow Top to go back in.
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    Quote Originally Posted by johntins View Post
    What on earth is blinker fluid?

    I have a good Yellow Top to go back in.
    Eye drops - maybe



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    Quote Originally Posted by johntins View Post
    What on earth is blinker fluid?
    that ones a bastard to change on the d2.
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    Quote Originally Posted by alien View Post
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    Hmm... What if my blinkers leak??
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    Like every thing else on the Land Rover, just top it up.
    That is the reason your lights are semi sealed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by alien View Post
    Like every thing else on the Land Rover, just top it up.
    That is the reason your lights are semi sealed.
    I don't top mine up. It's the best way to stop leaks, I find.
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    Quote Originally Posted by johntins View Post
    What on earth is blinker fluid?

    I have a good Yellow Top to go back in.
    For you technically challenged
    How to Replace Blinker Fluid - YouTube
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