Also,
As is probably known, I have a wide range of Freelander 1 spares and accessories. If you are coming and wish to purchase parts then please let me know oif there are specifics that you require and these can then be removed, tested etc. Thanks
The planning continues:
The day will be 10am until 7pm obviously going on longer for anyone who wishes to camp overnight.
Arrival anytime from 10am at the Farm. Precise location will be sent to those that PM me.
There will be PScan demonstrations, T4 knowledge accessible, spare parts and...
Cylinder 1 is engine front (if mounted traditionally for a rear wheel drive!) so on a Freelander with a transverse engine cylinder 1 is the water pump and crank pulley end.
Sounds tight to me. Ideally you adjust shoes as you have done but with cable slackened right off at the handbrake to avoid upsetting the adjustment.
Then set handbrake to 1 click and adjust the cable to make the drums just rub. Then release handbrake and check all free. Usually 5 or 6 clicks...
I had a delayed 4th gear and a bang when it did go into 4th. That was a sticking high clutch seal.
Yours sounds more electrical. Pscan device aĺlows you to monitor the solenoids while driving and log the state so that you can see what is happening.