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I have a 1999 Freelander XDI 2.0l Sometimes when I turn the ignition key (after wating for the amber coil light to go out) nothing happens, after up couple of trys it turns over. The Battery is quite new so its not that. Any ideas anyone? Woody

I need to replace a Aircon hose on my 1999 Freelander XDI so I need to drain the system first but can not find a drain plug anywhere. Is there one? Surely the pressure should be released before I take off the damaged hose? Any advise anyone please?

My freelander bumbers and trims are very grey and I would like to get them back to black. I have tried Black Trim Wax and it looked good but as soon as it rained it all come off (3 hours of my life wasted)... Someone suggested Boiled linseed oil, so I tried that but it just made the bumbers...

Does anyone have a cure for my Freelander doors? Every time I open and shut them they creak like mad, its sounds as though your in a haunted house! I have tried WD40, Grease and oil but none of those worked.

I am thinking of buying a 1996 Range Rover DSE 2.5 Auto with very low milage (only 65k) but the owner has told me that there is a fault with the heater/control flaps. He is prepared to knock about £500 off for this fault. Is it difficult and expensive to fix? Is there anything else I should...

Right I have found out that the whirling noise my 1999 Freelander XDI was making is the IRD Unit. The mechanic said that there was metal filings in the oil and that the noise was coming from there when he run it with the wheels of the ground on a ramp. :mad: This Bloody car has cost me a...

When my 1999 Freelander XDI (84k) has been parked for a few hours and I reverse it off my drive and put a hard right hand lock on, I hear a loud clonk/bang that is coming from underneath the car. It sound quite drastic but drives OK apart from a whirling noise which gets higher in pitch the...

I am looking to but a Deisel or LPG Range Rover, I have up to £5k to spend on one and was wondering is there anything that I should be looking out for i.e faults? I would preferably like one thats done under 90k miles and from 1997 onwards. Any advice appreciated.

My 1999 Freelander XDI has a whirling noise! Its not coming from the Engine as I can still hear it when I am coasting out of gear. I have just had a brand new Diff fitted so it can't be that can it? I also had to put on x4 new tyres on as they were badly worn because of the Diff. It was not...

Does anyone know the correct Tyre pressure for my freelander? Its a 1999 XDI 2.0 ltr diesel. The Manual says 26psi but thats for a smaller 195 tyre. I have 215/65 R16V fitted

Can anyone recommend a good Budget tyre supplier for my Freelander XDI The size I need is 215/65R16 98H There is a lot to choose from but I've been told some are unsuitable for 4x4s I live near Chichester or work near Gatwick/Crawley.

My 1999 Freelander XDI needs new Tyres, the worn size that is already fitted are 215/65 R16 98H My question is this... I have been offered some new Tyres at a good price but they have a different Number 215/65 R16 98W The difference being the W instead of H. Would these be OK to fit...

Hi 3 weeks ago a 4x4 garage replaced my Diff Bushes as they were shot. The car run fine and smoothly until sunday when we noticed a droning noise, we took it back to the 4x4 garage and they said the Diff is knackered and that it was going to cost me £677.67 for a new Diff + labour!!! Do you...

Hi all We have a 1999 Freelander XDI, everytime we put it into reverse we get an cruuuuunching noise, also sometimes its also hard to get into 1st gear, we have to double the clutch, is this a serious/expensive problem? Thanks Woody

I have an annoying rattle when I speed up from low revs in any gear. It sounds like its coming from underneath the car. I have been under the car and shook everything to no avail. Any ideas anyone?

Thanks for everyones help on this forum I managed to change the auxiliary Belt in 30 mins !! It was much easier than i thought it would be. Unfortunately it did not solve the squealing noise as I pull away. The tensioner spring was fine and it spun quite easily. Could it be the Tensioner...

OK thank to the brilliant help on this web forum i have now Fixed the knocking from underneath by replacing the rear Centre Diff Bush. Fixed the Fan blower by replacing the resisters. Just 2 more things to do. 1. I have a screaching noisy when I am pulling away and someone said that it...

We love our 1999 Freelander XDI but I have never known a car to be so high maintenance. Although it is a good looking car it is not very well built. I have had some answers to my questions but if anyone can help with some others we would be grateful. 1. Knocking when pulling away... Just...

Hi We own a 1999 Freelander XDI and although its a great car we are experiencing some problem. 1. When we pull away there is a screaching noise from under the bonnet. Is this a fan belt (if they have one) that needs tightening? 2. When we change to 2nd gear and pull away there is a Clonk...

Hi There has been a lot of talk about using Veg oil in place of Deisel in your cars recently on the news. I would like to know if my 1999 Freelander XDI would run on Veg Oil and if so would I need to do any modifications to the Engine? Or can I just fill up with Bio Diesel without any...