I did once have petrol injectors ultrasonically cleaned. They looked like the ones in the before picture. At the end of cleaning they were much better and the car did run better. One thing to remember is that cleaning wont necessarily fix all injector problems. If they are too far gone...

Well after reading about every post abouut Freelander clutches I think the 1.8 petrol comes as an assembly (master + slave + connected pipe) and already filled with fluid plus best to get a slave cylinder bracket (£10) as they go as well. Also lubricate the rod where it goes through the...

Cheers for that. I have had bit of an investigation today. I tried to bleed the hydraulics, very difficult to get at bleed nipple. So I took off the sump guard thing. Gave it a bleed but still the same, very low biting point and difficult to engage gears. But I did poke my finger into the holes...

Thanks for taking the time to read my post and offer any help. You dont have to read the links or visit the sites. The links arent against any forum rules and if the mods want I will remove them. I am not trying to spam, just to get some assistance with my Freelander. Yes there are links to...

Well it looks like my low biting point on my clutch is a hydralic problem. Now its very difficult to get gears, pumping pedal makes no difference. Cant see any fluid in drivers footwell. So I am guessing its a slave cylinder (2001 td4). I am capable of doing the job but I dont know if I...

Sorry my fault its a 2001. The problem got worse today, very difficult to engage gears. Got it back on drive and checked clutch fluid level. It was low very low, but I dont think thats thereal problem. Topped resevoir back up and will try and bleed it sometime over the next few days. But I...

Yes, still bought. Mainly because the main problem seem to be IRD and VCU which wile they are a pain can be sorted out for about £600 each in parts. I am happy and capable of fixing most things and this forum has some very good advice. The main alternative was a x-trail and from the x-trail...

I am not trying to spam. I do genuinely have a 1999 3 door hard back TD4. If any of the mods would like me to alter my signature then I am happy to do so. All my postings are genuine, I have only had the freelander about 9 months and read loads on this forum before and after my purchase. As...

Thanks for your reply. It doesn't make any difference if I pump the clutch. Is there any mechanical adjustment on the actuator rods at all either at the pedal or clutch end of the hydraulic system?

Thanks The Mad Hat Man, I have had a search and seen lots of posts about clutch pedal disconnecting from master cyl, clutches slipping, clutches not disengaging etc. But my clutch seems to be working fine it just seems to be biting low and very light. It might be that I have just forgotten where...

I have had my freelander for about 9 months and dont need to drive very often. But today when I pressed the clutch down it seemed very very easy to press and the biting point was at the bottom of the travel. I cant remember if this is normal, can you tell me if it is? Its a 1999 TD4. Thanks

Not too young at all. If I remember correctly a recon gearbox is about £500. So not too bad, but then again you also have a Viscus coupling unit (VCU) (about £500) and if that fails it can take out the rear diff. Hope I am not scaring you, I would say its rare for them to go but you do read a...

chaskins: I am no Freelander expert (collected mine a week ago) but I believe that the TD4 had 2 fuel pumps. One pump is in the tank under the back, it starts when the ignition is on. So I guess that the noise you are hearing is normal. I dont know if a failing pump makes more noise? Have fun...

Just preparing to collect my 3 door Freelander and I was wondering about what size of speakers fit in the doors and the rear panels? Anyone any ideas on the max size that's easy to fit, I am happy making up mdf spacers but want the speakers to fit behind the standard grills. Thanks for any help...

If tyres are directional they will have arrows on the side walls showing the correct direction of rotation. They should also state that they are directional on the side walls.

Ideally an engine is designed to run a coolant temp of approximately 102-105 deg C. This helps atomisation of fuel and stops fuel puddling on cylinder walls. The coolant also removes heat from the oil because oils need to work within temp limits. So really to get the best economy and power its...

I have just agreed to buy an early 2001 (May) td4 S hardback model Freelander. Thanks to the forums for telling me what to check fingers crossed all will be well. Anyway the load cover is a solid plastic one, it has a flap the same as the lockable stowage box in the boot floor but it doesn't...

Just back from test drive. Cold engine and no smoke on startup! Good drive, no knocking noises even on full lock in circles round a tarmac car park. I wonder what the locals thought of me driving round and round in circles? It did pull a little to the right, but dealer sorting that. So deal...

Cheers, it was only a puff of smoke on startup. But I am just about to go to the garage and test drive it so I will see what it is like for smoke and power. I will test the other things that have been pointed out. Thanks.

That's probably why he offered me £1000 for my 1995 Volvo 850 T5 estate with 152,000 on the clock. I probably would only get £500 if that for the Volvo. Not really desperate but will have to tax Volvo at end of month. I must admit that the body work and interior doesnt seem to have a...