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    Freelander 1.8 petrol 1999 strange problem-need advice

    Hi Nodge, any issues with drilling bulkhead, anything to watch out for?
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    Freelander 1.8 petrol 1999 strange problem-need advice

    Thought about that-stroke remains the same, need a longer stroke! Thanks, found Shedist last night and had a conversation with him-he has been thinking of doing a conversion-I am the test pilot! thanks for all your help-this will take all flex out of the system and hopefully cure the car!
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    Freelander 1.8 petrol 1999 strange problem-need advice

    Hi Nodge, your conversion seems to be the one, had been looking along similar lines and could not imagine we have the only car with this issue! Saw you added note re drilling 2 holes, any additional issues to be prepared for, does the master cylinder rod connect directly to the pedal or is...
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    Freelander 1.8 petrol 1999 strange problem-need advice

    That is a great thread-the end part re replacing the crappy LR kit with a metal Slave and a proper master-that is the route I will go with, either that or a drive into the Thames and a watery grave!! Thanks Ps all engine mounts are good-would not affect the clutch anyway as all in unit with...
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    Freelander 1.8 petrol 1999 strange problem-need advice

    Thanks all, will also check the pedal bushes-where do you shim to take up wear in the M/C ? Tried 3 hydraulic systems inc. factory one, also changed bracket-the original one fitted was perfect-now has new one fitted. Car is Black with white coachline and with black tint and full leather supplied...
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    Freelander 1.8 petrol 1999 strange problem-need advice

    Oil changed-correct type, will check engine mounts-the one on timing cover is perfect. Clutch goes up and down perfectly, just seems not enough travel on the clutch slave cylinder! Agreed that carpet not factory approved!
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    Freelander 1.8 petrol 1999 strange problem-need advice

    Hi all, answers-yes it was driven in central London for the first 24k miles -accounts for wear! Clutch release arm all free and lubed by landy specialist so not that Any other ideas before we consign it to the river!! Car is special edition and...
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    Freelander 1.8 petrol 1999 strange problem-need advice

    Hi all, I have an early 1.8 petrol freelander, we are 2nd owner and had it at 24k miles, now done 39k miles so very low. when bought it seemed to have a very worn clutch (serious drag when selecting gears) so had this replaced, also the hydraulics and bracket so all new. Problem is the clutch...
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