Not sure, but i changed the thermostate on mine to a remote thermostate setup and put the blanking plate and seal in the oridginal. It really was not as expensive as you might think and is a must on all 1.8. Do a search on the remote thermostate on this site. been covered a million times.

I have never had this happen yet, but if it did this is what i would do. Firstly check the tension at the release handle on the cable. If it is lose then your cable has snaped. IF not pull it and get a second person to try and lift the bonnet. Failing this then take the front bumper off. There...

Could also be a blocked pipe from where the wiper mechanism is. I noticed on mine that the black spongy stuff in the 2 air inlet at the bottom of the windscreen (Plastic cover plate for wipers) had brocken up. I took the whole thing off, removed them and replaced with some stainless steel mesh...

I think that there are only screws at the bottom. Then its a question of just pulling and the plastic plugs should pop free. When taking the plastic sheet off, use a hairedryer to sofen the glue to avoid ripping it. Whilst your there check that the two wires into the tailgate window for the...

Ring Jon Daunter on 01291626212 or mob 07855302529. He has everything. He breaks freelanders and always has about 30 of them. I got a complete interior in leather grey from him for £400. Just tell him John from Ireland recomended you.He is in Chepstow

I dont understand why you are making a hole in the new plug? If you are drilling out the old one, there is a trick to minimize the loose chippings falling into the IRD. Place some multi purpose grease on the drill bit. This will help the chippings to stick to the drill bit and avoid falling into...

Well at least thats good news and hopefully a cheap solution. I did notice when i undid mine that there was a vacume in the IRD that as soon as i undid the nut a hissing sound was heard as air was sucked into the IRD. NOt sure if this is normal! However back to your issue. I would stay away from...

I'm not sure where the specific earth for the central locking is, however i do knoe that on the inside of the engine bay on both sides of the wheel wels atr some earths bolted to the body. Just follow all wires until they are bolted to the body and clean them up and tighten the bolts. Maybe some...

Ok, so it hasent gone as planed. When using a wrench its important that the socket is squarley seated. However danmage done, lets move on. I would not cut the lips away. As you will be changing the nut anyway, go down to your local garage and see if they could weld a second nut on to it. Then...

It could be a lose earth. Check all your earths aginst the body in the engine bay. One could be lose or corroded

Hi I put in 75w90 and have not had any problems. The filling nut on the ird is not so much tight as hard to get at with any leaverage. i had to place a few pieces of wood against the chassi to leaver against. I found that attacking it from the back ( not directly under the sump guard) but from...

If you think that taking off the bumper will help, then take it off. Its a 15 minute job- 14 Screws and 2 bolts. One thing i did notice is if you take it off, check that your 4 bolts holding on your fan to the radiator are not seized and then put a bit of grease on them - in case you ever need...

To release the bolt, take your front bumper off. Its a 10 minute job. I know done it so many times! It tells you how in the hayes manual. 2 screws on bottom each side, 2 screws on each of the wheel arches, 2 screws on the bottom central lip of the bumper, 4 screws on the top under the bonnet and...

I would try the following. Check the fuses then Place the key in the ignition with the fob attached and turn the key to II. This should reset the system. Failing that i would then disconnect the battry for 10 minutes and then reconnect and try the above again. Failing that, i would say its...

Hi, last weekend i was changing the timing belt on my 98 1.8 Freelander with automatic adjuster pully, and i came up against a problem. Basically every time i adjusted the adjuster pully with the spring pointing to the marker, as i tightened the nut, the pointer would move. So i repeated and in...

Hi can some one tell me how to check the correct tension on a 1.8 freebe, aircon, alternator belt. I know how to fit it and to tighten it. But how do i get 10 kg of pressure on it and then measure the deflection of 9 to 10 mm? is there a special tool. Can i swap my manual tensioner of an...

:mad:OK, i brought it back to LR to check my cooling issue. At the same time i had ordered the remote thermostat mod. and also the rest of the hoses, as i dint want their to be a weak hose. Anyway, LR decided to do the conversion for me without my authorization, and also to charge me 4 hours...

I wonder if anyone has ever had a go at replacing the rear diff mountings. I have a 1998 1.8 freelander, and as far as i can see there are two rear mountings and one front one. I want to replace them in the hope that it will cure some of the vibrations. LR told me that the front one tends to go...

Hi Renrut, I forgot to say, also very useful, is to get a syringes from any animal feed place / vet / chemist. Then place a bit of transparent tube on the end. This will help no end putting the oil in each gearbox, with out making too much of a mess. Get the biggest syringe you can. If you use...

Hi i think the best thing to do is buy the Haynes manual. Its a lifesaver when you try and do anything yourself. So In brief, there are three diffrent oils and three oil changes. main Gearbox. Buy 3 litres of specified Landrover oil from the landrover dealer.(You will need just over 2 litres,the...