1. slimboy

    clutch replacement south Devon

    Try Mr Clutch they quoted me around the £350 mark.
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    Reverse gear switch

    Today I replaced the reverse gear switch with a genuine part however, I noticed that the new one was slightly longer then the old one therefore when fitted the reversing lights stayed on all the time. The problem was solved by fitting two sealing washers. Hope this helps anyone who needs to...
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    Second hand instriment cluster

    Hi. Thanks for the info.
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    Second hand instriment cluster

    Hi all. Have decided to replace the instrument cluster with a second hand one off e-bay for £30. Can someone tell me if the mileage is stored in the vehicle ccu/ecu or is it stored within the instrument cluster itself ie my vehicle has done 80,000 and the replacement cluster has 61,000 so when...
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    Discs and pads change

    I'm doing pad's and disc's tomorrow and as hippo said the chamfer on the new pad's are the same.
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    Vcu

    They have be known to fail after 30,000:mad:
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    Top engine mount

    Rimmer Brothers, Famous Four, Paddock Spares to name a few.
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    First time freelander owner needs advice

    Hello and welcome. Go to the intro page and just introduce yourself you will find us very friendly (we don't bite much):D
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    First time freelander owner needs advice

    Go to the intro section and introduce yourself first , it's polite.
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    Hawkeye codebreaker book

    Hi all. Just a quick update, I have replaced the throttle position sensor and checked the throttle cable setting and now the throttle response is a lot better as I had always thought it was a bit sluggish, the throttle position switch is on order and will be fitted over xmas ( thank you td4van...
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    Hawkeye codebreaker book

    Hi gstuart Thanks mate for the offer. I must admit I was looking at buying one however at the price of £52 from my local Bearmach supplier has put me off for now. Will you let me know if it's worth the money and it's as in depth with the explanation of the fault codes and in a way ( ie not...
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    hot and cold heater at the same time

    Shot in the dark but is the air con on ?
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    Hawkeye codebreaker book

    Thanks guys I will check the items you mentioned and post the results.
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    Hawkeye codebreaker book

    Hi It's a 1.8 manual 2003
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    Hawkeye codebreaker book

    Hi Hippo It's an HDC/TC fault and I've tried looking up the code by changing the characters but no joy, however I will try again as I must be missing something out.
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    Hawkeye codebreaker book

    Hi all Does anybody have the Hawkeye codebreaker book as I have the fault code 5E12 showing on my Hawkeye and I cant find any reference to it anywhere. So if some kind person with the codebraker book could look it up for me I will be forever in there debt.:) Many thanks George
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    hawkeye upgrade version 7

    Sorry I meant any extra items that can be checked/diagnosed on the Freelander are for the Freelander 2. Your Hawkeye will still be upgraded to version 7. Sorry for any confusion I caused :confused:
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    hawkeye upgrade version 7

    Just checked Bearmach site re version 7 looks like the the upgrade for the Freelander is for Freelander2
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    Alternator Belt - How much to fix?

    Just done both of mine 45 mins start to finish. £200 they are taking the ****
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    Gear lever linkage pin.

    Try this link Allbrit MG ROVER & Mini Classic Teilekataloge it should help you find the right part number George