Recent content by mayo

You're right, the mechanic mentioned it was bolted on to a sub frame. Sorry, I'm more of a web geek than a petrol head!

Thanks for all the replies on this. It does indeed look like the head gasket. But it gets worse. After fixing the exhaust I retook the test and it failed again. The 4WD warning lamp was on, the mechanic told me that the bolt that holds the rear axle to the chassis was loose, because the nut...

Just outside Caernarfon, so not far. Thanks for the welcome!

Hi, I have a 1999 Freelander 1.8, which I bought for £900 back in June. So far I've had no problems. Recenlty though I've been having trouble starting. I thought it was the cold but it may be more than that. It will usually start fine, but if I switch the engine off within about 5 minutes...

I've been a long time lurker here, but my 1999 petrol Freelander's developing problems so I've officially joined. I use mine to drive to and from work where I build websites, and the occasional use of 4 wheel drive on the field around my house. Best regards, Mei