I have always checked when cold on every engine I have ever worked on, checking on a very hot engine can give a false reading as there might have been insufficient time for all the oil to settle in the sump.

If the engine is not turning over and it`s just the starter clicking then it sounds like a low/flat battery. As normally if the starter is knackered then you don`t get any response at all.

There are plenty of scrapyards/dismantlers around, so you should be able to pick up a linkage fairly cheap. Ahh.........fond memories of removing parts from a car at the bottom of a pile of three. :)

Or pick up a pair of axle stands, always a handy item to have.

If you pick up a copy of LR monthly there are numerous ads for non dealer specialists, that is how I found two near me.

I thought my tracking was out as it was pulling to the left, swapped wheels over and it started pulling to the right, had tracking checked and it was spot on, apparently it was a faulty tyre, put a new boot on and problem sorted.

Just done an "official" mpg check on my std `04 Td4S, 5 door, manual. Had a 200 mile round trip to the lakes keeping to a steady 70mph on the motorway, and the other 220 miles made up of local commuting, just given me a return of 37mpg, very happy with that.

It is a standard wiring loom fitted to all FL`s, mine is the same and yes, it is wiring for heated seats.

The fuel filter should be changed every 60,000 miles according to LR, just changed mine a few weeks ago so should be ok for another 10 years, lol

The fuel system is self priming so no need to do anything.

Thanks m8 and hello to you to, I`m a noob here myself, been a member for a little over a week now!

I`ve had my `04 Td4S for about 3 months now, and it`s the best car I have owned so far. Don`t worry about the little faults you have, just remember it`s 9 years old and has been around the world nearly 4 times. All cars have faults at some time or other.

4x4tyres.com They are based in Leeming Bar, North Yorkshire, excellent prices and quick delivery.

Hello from me, I`m just down the road in Haydock.

Try and use an impact socket if you can as these are only 6 point not 12, and put everything back together with a smear of copper grease on all threads to prevent future seizing.

Access to the fuel pump is done by lifting the luggage compartment carpet and removing the inspection panel. Remove the locking ring and lift the pump clear. The pressure regulator is an integral part of the pump and can not be renewed separately. You can also check the fuel filter at the same...

I picked up an 04 Td4S 5 door manual, facelift model, 12 months MOT with 70K on the clock for £6K. Take it for a spin to see how it drives and make sure everything works, service history is a bonus though not essential as mine had none. I would steer clear of the 1.8 petrol though, prone to head...

Did a fair bit of research before parting with the cash, was a service/production engineer on FLT`s for 16 years so the odd fault or 6 I don`t mind, give me something to do on a weekend.

Found the site on Saturday while searching for an answer to my Freelander problem (which is now sorted due to the knowledge of folk on this site). Own a 04 Td4 facelift which I have had for about 3 months. Would have gone for a Disco but could not quite afford to. :)

Completely standard 2004 Td4 SW, manual, 79,000 on the clock, fitted with Federal AT`s at 28 psi, average between 35-40 mpg, very light footed on the accelerator, not up and down the box all the time as she can easily pull from 20 mph in 4th, regularly self serviced.