Thanks for the advice, you were "bang on" the aftermarket bearings i got from Rimmer Bros were crap, when I had the vcu on the bench between two timbers and gave it a good spin, it wobbled from side to side !! This being transmitted through the props would have been the root cause of the...

On the question of creamy gunge in the expansion tank, I have done 3 flushes now and still get droplets of what looks like oil in the tank, ive checked all the service docs for the car and there is no sign of an oil cooler being fitted so am i right in suspecting the oil cooler is the culprit ...

Thanks m8 ive just ordered the oil cooler / expansion tank i will add this set to it. Will let everyone know how i get on. Cheers Nodge

What exactly is thr starter contactor set, sorry bit of a novice

Thanks Nodge I'll start with flush and let you know how I get on, next step if it reappears I'll replace the oil cooler. Keep you posted m8 and thanks again

Thanks Nodge I agree the hg I believe is ok I don't get any of the tell tale signs but the oil cooler mmm maybe your right. I've only had the car 6 months and it runs great, I'm gonna flush the radiator today and put some inhibitor etc in and hope it keeps clean. Is there any way of testing the...

Been replacing all my fluids in my Fl1 TD4 and found a creamy coloured substance in the expansion tank. I dont have any overheating problems, oil looks ok, no water leaks, had the car 6 months and never topped up the coolant so a bit confused. Ive had the tank off and cleaned it out and gonna do...

I've just done the same job replaced 2 x new vcu prop bearings and 3 x new UJ's. I used x aftermarket prop bearings from rimmerbros and got the 50 plus vibration. Took rear prop off same result. Took from prop off and checked it, all good. Dropped the vcu and placed it on a bench supported by 2...

Thanks Andy

Thanks Andy I'll get on it tomorrow and let you know m8 really appreciate the help.

Ok not aligned it as yet cos I couldn't see how to get the motor off, but when I close the sunroof it reaches the close position but carries on clicking it's head off until I release the open close button. Seems like it doesnt auto stop, it used to work fine it's just started a couple of days...

Hi Andy i have exactly the same problem with my sunroof motor when closing i can see the drawing makes sense of it but have you any further info on how and what i need to stop this fault, cheers m8

Does anyone know how much play you should have in the rubber bushes either side of the VCU I seem to have alot in both

Thanks m8 i love mine so looking forward to many more miles. Just fitted a new PAS pump which has helped with the steering I can now cancel my gym membership !!

Thanks m8 much appreciated

Mine is a 2004 Sport with 110k on the clock I've just replaced the vcu, LP fuel pump, new PS pump, new serpentine beltand it drives and pulls as if it was new I think it will go for ever ! Does anyone know when the timing chain should be changed ?

Cheers I'll do this when I get my new pump

Thank you I'm on the hunt starting Monday. I might be in luck as I'm told the local one has 2 x freelander 1 so fingers crossed

Thanks Nodge m8 that photo is very useful now I need to find one I suppose you dont have a part number ? Ill try a couple of scrap yards here in spain but dont hold out much hope. If not I will try making one. Im new to this forum but its great as are your posts they are extremely helpful.

Thanks Nodge I knew I had something missing this is what I have a big gaping hole behind the front wheel