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    someone's driven into tailgate so now what?

    *NOW SORTED!* you may have seen this; http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f59/td4-freelander-sale-east-sussex-277140.html well today some @rseh0le has driven into the back of it when parking; the spare wheel has bent the tailgate and now the window won't go down fully. It does enough to open and...
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    Tailgate regulator bike brake cable fix query

    Greetings and salutations. My tailgate regulator cable has snapped. Can someone steer me towards a friendly thread or post here describing the fix with a bike brake cable? I've searched and trawled but no luck. I thought it would be straight forward but as I poked the cable about it...
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    It's a Freelander 1 TD4 fuel pump question

    Hi everyone, tum te tum it's a TD4 fuel pump question. I've read a few posts on this but mine has another small twist, the old girl has allways started first time on the button. Yesterday wouldn't start. Couldn't hear the fuel pump when the key was turned, so fuel pump me thinks. 4th or 5th...
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    Trailer flasher relay

    hi all, fitting a towbar to the old girl and wanted to check on the replacement flasher unit needed. the usual Hella one is 25 quid but I found this for a tenner, will it do the same job? LAND ROVER FREELANDER 1 HEAVY-DUTY TOWING FLASHER RELAY UNIT | eBay thanks
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    Got a wicked new F/L with super size wheels . . .

    Pretty 'aint she . . .
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    knock from rear (suspension related, nothing to do with drive or diff!!)

    Hullo, My old girl seems to be developing an occasional very slight knock from the rear n/s wheel when going over some bumps. (X reg TD4 SWB) Before anyone says rear diff mounts, it isn't! I've had that before and fixed and this is defo coming from the rear corner. Pretty sure it's...
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    Pre Road trip checks, what preparations should I do?

    Hullo, I'm doing a trip to Wales and back next weekend; will be about 900 miles ish in total, mostly motorway and A roads. Asside from the usual oil, coolant, tyres are there any Hippo specific things I should check on in advance to prevent any unpleasant surprises on route? Thanks...
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    Aux. Spotlight Wiring Loom with main beam

    Hello, all sorted with gear and wiring diagram etc but have a couple of questions based on others' experieneces. As said before I'm a total novice when it comes to electrics so want to be 100% sure! -Where's the best place to earth the lights? I've spotted a couple of earth wires near the...
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    WANTED set of Freelander steel wheels - East Sussex

    Also posted in the wanted section, WANTED set of Freelander steel wheels - East Sussex With or without tyres (preferably without unless they're decent tread AT's or Mud's) Hopefully with steel wheel nuts :)
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    WANTED set of Freelander steel wheels - East Sussex

    WANTED set of Freelander steel wheels - East Sussex With or without tyres (preferably without unless they're decent tread AT's or Mud's) Hopefully with steel wheel nuts :)
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    Expansion tank cap

    Hi all, As you may know I'm new to the TD4 engine and was wondering if the expansion cap is prone to leaking? I've been reading a few coolant issue threads and have spotted a few suggestions of simply renewing the cap. My symptoms: white residue around cap and top of bottle and seem to have...
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    Spotlight mounting brackets

    Does anyone know anywhere to get a set of spotlight mounting brackets for a Freelander 1? I found these on eBay which look good but at £30 seem very expensive. LAND ROVER FREELANDER DRIVING / AUXILLARY LAMP MOUNTING BRACKETS - STAINLESS | eBay
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    Rave without CD - get it here

    Just came accross this page, on it you can D/L Rave manuals directly onto your PC without having to bung it on a CD land rover service factory manual RAVE download land rover resource, service manual, workshop factory manual, download, rave, vehicles including discovery, series, defender...
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    Boot locker

    I've read numerous threads on water ingress into the boot locker but I'm after some specifics if possible. I have a 2000 3 door. Jetwashed the car the other day, boot locker's full of water (the rest of the boot carpet is dry as a bone. - I thought, dodgy rear door seals, don't jet wash the...
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    That green thing is back

    yup that lovely modified Freelander is back and this time some loonies have started bidding on it. click here--> eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace There's part of me that can appreciate it in some ways but there is another (slightly more sensible) part that says simply why?
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    Rover 75 Indicator lens

    Probably old hat to the old salts but if you're new to hippos like what I is then you may not know that Rover 75 indicators fit the Freelander 1. I've just bought these clear repeaters and they look awesome when fitted on the truck. Nice cheap addition that looks really cool. click here...
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    Finding your way around the TD4 engine

    Just came across this site which is v useful if you're new to the TD4 engine (as I am) and are still finding your way around it. ROVER 75 MGZT SERVICING
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    Freelander squeaky brakes, goes when brake applied

    Hello, Prob an easy one but I have a squeaky front right brake, the squeaking goes when I turn left or apply brake, only does it I think after a few miles (i.e. when warm). I'm guessing the callipers aren't returning correctly when warmed up and expanded. A clean and a grease up do you...
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    Yet another VCU thread - with a what would you do?

    Having read at great lengths about the perils of Freelanders and the VCU in these and other forums I am quite aware about the importance of avoiding it siezing and the damage it can do if it does. Ive also read about the tests that can be carried out. I have recently bought 2nd hand a TD4 from...
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    EGR valve for the numpties guide

    If you are a bit of a numpty like myself and are still finding you way round the Freebie engine bay and are interested in where and what the EGR is and what to do with it you'll find this page v. helpfull. . . http://www.nikrivers.com/freelander-td4/dealing-with-the-egr
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