If think its rusted shut, I think the garage may have pressured washed it for me a week ago and did not re grease it!!!!. Tannebri

How do I open the bonnet? No I will not use an angle grinder or tin opener. The lever in the car operates as normal but the bonnet does not spring up, is there anyway of getting at the release from infront of the car it's a 53 FL1 with face lift? Tannebri

Now now lets not blow a head gasket. Had enough of them this year!!. Most of the problem is sorry PPI claims. Lets hope the government get a grip on this. Tannebri

Hi All did Land Rover ever sort out the HG failure problem on the 1.8 K series? Did they ever fit the multi layer gasket ,rail etc on production cars? Can you tell if a car has been fitted with them? Going to see a 04 1.8 tomorrow just wondered.:confused: Tannebri

Many Thanks Gents. I was wondering about the air suspension etc. I will try to start it to get it on the trailler but I suspect that the price will go up if I get it running!! Tannebri

Hi I've been looking for a TD5 since we sold our Freelander. A freind has told me about a TD5 that has been standing since Dec 2011 at least, when it's owner had a stroke. What should I look for in a TD5 that has been standing for 6 Months at least. Besides a flat battery! Many Thanks

Hi All Our 1999 freelander 2.0l has developed a coolant leak. There is no water in the oil or oil in the water, and the system is not pressurised when the engine is running. I do not beliveit's the head gasket as there is a distinct smell of rad water around in the engine bay. But I cannot see...

Another view is that the L series is easier to repair as the engine has less electronics. They are good for 200,000 miles plus. In 2001 they changed the rear diff ratio to aleviate the vcu locking up. It certainly improved matters but not a total cure. Avoid the 1.8 Petrol due to head gasket...

Thank you for your reply Brian

Just a quick question. I changed the antifreeze last saturday and had to top up the water today.The engine was running and i noticed that there was a jet of water coming out of the pipe from the radiator to the expansion bottle,into the expansion bottle. Is it normal for water to flow from the...

The 90 was called "Joe 90" as his reg was FJO The 80 Inch series 1 was called "MaiSey K" reg was MSK The Discovery was called "PC" due to the colour scheme The 86 Inch series 1 "Aphid" he's green and reg APH also got covered in green fly whilst painting him The Freelander's is called Motto...

Hi All What size tyre's were fitted to the camel trophy Freelanders. Brian

Changed the oil seal at home no problems. And you do not need the collapsable spacer. Brian

Yes and it's detachable, mounts on the mantec nudge bar have a look at the Camel Freelanders. There have been several other one off's but none in production. Also see Xtremelander on you tube. Brian

Hi What is the ride hieght of a Diesel Freelander. What I'm after is the jacking point's to Ground measurment. I'm after this measurment to check if I need new Springs and Struts. Thanks Brian

Hi Has anyone got a Celtic lift kit they wish to sell?. Had one on our old Freelander and want to fit one on our newer diesel Freelander 1. Brian

It was the oil filter that was leaking ! Brian

Have no idea about clutch price. But the butterfly valve is easy to fit ,bought mine on ebay, get the metal type not plastic, for £40.00 2 years ago. I would have gone for a diesel no head gasket failures. Brian

Sound like two faults to me the revving problem being the famous sticking inlet/butterfly valve as for the other noise suspect clutch release bearing. Brian

Those alloys should fit all Freelanders up to Chassis number YA999999. Brian