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    What have you done to your Freelander today

    egr bypass will be next on the list :) but after ive paid off some of this credit card :( tyres, alternator, new front brakes and still sourcing all the filters, it kinda adds up big wake up to being a landy owner. Thanks again Gstuart and guys
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    What have you done to your Freelander today

    hmmmm, nothing ever seems easy in landy world lol right, so its just the fuel filter that differs, ill sort that later. thanks guys
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    What have you done to your Freelander today

    I have no idea of the top of my head, I no its -------2A----- Im I right in thinking then, that all the filters would be the same on the models, ie : air, oil, crankcase etc ? Just the fuel filter and placement is different on the models? If so ill buy a set and worry about the fuel one later on
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    Central lock not present. Options?

    there does seem a bit of difference between the years I have the rear window switch, central locking switch, then sunroof and below that either side the heated seats switching. hopefully some one else will be able to help, im still new to landrovers and learning a lot as I go.
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    What have you done to your Freelander today

    Ive just orederd front discs. calipers, washers and disc screws from british parts, I already have the pads, hence how I found out I need new calipers. Now for engine service kit. There seems to be many variations when im looking and as im still new to owning a landy I haven't a clue what I...
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    Central lock not present. Options?

    if you can lock all the doors with the remote, then you have central locking. And mine has a switch down near the sunroof switch that will lock all the doors from inside if you so wish too with engine running or not. Also.....im still new here also.....but..........post up your first post in...
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    What have you done to your Freelander today

    there event ML 698 tyres cheap, £266 for all four, feel ok, handled better on my way home than the slicks that was previously on there lol as for road noise, it sounds like some ones blowing across the top of a bottle, im sure after a while i wont notice it, but at the moment its a novelty in...
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    What have you done to your Freelander today

    treated her to 4 new tyres, only a cheaper version of AT tyres but after a hefty alternator bill it was all i could afford for time being. Next job will be a service, but im hoping to do this myself.
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    alternator

    update * all fixed :) i let my local garage have the pleasure of doing this for me, for a small sum. Id like to have done it myself but its not an easy place to get too and as i need the car asap it was just easier for them to have the pleasure. £400 s worth of pleasure :eek: thanks again...
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    alternator

    sorry about double post :)
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    alternator

    yea defo alternator.. burnt out bearings...had rac around to check it out and battery light was on and strong burning smell. he also tested it . thanks for all your help guys but as its needed to be fixd asap ive had to bite the bullet and book it into a local garage. thete ganna supply and fit...
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    alternator

    yea defo alternator.. burnt out bearings...had rac around to check it out and battery light was on and strong burning smell. he also tested it . thanks for all your help guys but as its needed to be fixd asap ive had to bite the bullet and book it into a local garage. thete ganna supply and fit...
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    alternator

    hey guys. right....my 2002 td4 has decided to give up on its alternator. ..ive been searching around for a replacement but ive been asked and have seen a few different alternator types....asking about the amperage . i havent a clue what amp alternator i need and im desperatly trying to fix...
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    What have you done to your Freelander today

    Cap was removed, and i did try the bleed nipple tactic too. Even leavered against the old pad and the discs. G clamp will be the next try. Thanks for the suggestions guys.
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    What have you done to your Freelander today

    well i tried yesterday and failed TWICE to change my front pads. !!! first time............id brought the wrong ones...that would serve me right for not checking inside the box. 2nd time.....i got the old pads out realy easily....thinking to myself, this is the first time ive worked on a...
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    How much have you spent on your Freelander?

    ive spent.............. wait for it.................. £26.47. on new wipers and a bulb. plus purchase price £1800 in the last month. Oh and about £100 worth of fuel.:car: Oh and i will sort out some pictures soon
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    Freelander 2 door hinge loose

    *EDIT* Sorry, ive just noticed you meant the FL2 Not sure if there different from the FL1
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    Freelander 2 door hinge loose

    do you mean the door stay? the bit that stops the door opening to far? ive read that they are a common problem and im still trying to find the link on how to fix
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    another newbie

    thanks for the welcome geoff
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    What have you done to your Freelander today

    Brought one :) sorry no pics yet.