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    Rear Window (boot)

    Not sure about the landies but the nissans do and the toyotas. dont think the shoguns do though but ive only had the 5 door shogun so not sure about the short wheel base one but both my nissan and toyota did.
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    front bull bars

    cheers ted. will have a look for a nice one on flea bay. also has anyone tried sanding the plastic bits on their f.ls to leave a good finish to paint. theres a pic on here of a bright yellow one and its colour coded all over and mines black and i have a compressor and a D.A so thinking i might...
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    front bull bars

    cheers hippo i thought it was a year of manufacture thing but wasnt sure. some of the ones ive sen on flea bay would really suit the f. l.
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    front bull bars

    is it? ive looked and cant find a post on it. soz just noticd it posted twice, weird.
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    front bull bars

    hi all. anyone know the law on fitting aftermarket bull bars these days? i had a nice one on my nissan and want to fit one to my f.l 1 but not sure on the law as the ones ive seen advertised from companies include a disclaimer so not sure where i would stand. i wouldnt mind a chrome set i can...
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    front bull bars

    hi all. anyone know the law on fitting aftermarket bull bars these days? i had a nice one on my nissan and want to fit one to my f.l 1 but not sure on the law as the ones ive seen advertised from companies include a disclaimer so not sure where i would stand. i wouldnt mind a chrome set i can...
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    propshaft removal

    if yours didnt have dif between 4 wheel and 2 wheel then i think mine def has probs as its a major dif on mine. it just feels freer than when the prop was on. even with the clutch in i doubt it would freewheel as it just seems to bind. think i will go and road test another one and see if its...
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    propshaft removal

    yup thanks for reminding me. will ring them tomoz and see if its a change in price as its prob not considered as safely planted on the road with 2 wheel drive.
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    propshaft removal

    soz mate im gonna keep it for the time being as i might need to put it back on if i sell the truck. i think the vcu might be on its way out anyway as i was getting a lot of binding and it felt like i was having to literally drag the back end round. i know the seals gone on the front of the prop...
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    propshaft removal

    OK here goes this is prob not the right place for this but Ive looked for a fools guide to removing the prop shaft and cant seem to find a step by step guide for those of us not that fantastic with a spanner. Ive just taken mine off without jacking the car up and with just 2 sockets and 2...
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    abs light

    ive had a look and nothing under the bonnet and nothing but the fluid pipe going to the brakes. i suppose the best thing to do is take down the chassis number and ring landrover. must the total base model if it hasnt even got abs. lol.
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    abs light

    Ok back yet again. just been looking at the handbook bit on raves c.d and it states that some models dont come with abs and wouldnt have an abs warning light but how do you tell if youve got the model without the abs? i didnt get much paperwork with the f.l and dont know how to check if ive got...
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    abs light

    Hi all. me again and this time with a prob thats not ird or vcu. just noticed the abs light doesnt come on when i start the truck. ive checked the bulbs and all are fine and the bulb was there so wasnt taken out for staying on all the time but just doesnt come on at all. checked the fuses and no...
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    Help: Replace Freelander 1.8 K series engine

    type in RAVE C.D ion the search box (not googles but the sites search box) and download the file then burn it to disc. i use nero but any will do then just use the autoload on your comp and double click on the icon that will appear on your desktop to open it. p.m me if you have any probs opening...
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    Would you trust your Gaylander?

    OI Ive got a gaylander and have a sense of humour. it sux ass that its such a nice looking car (waits for derisive laughter to subside) im just gutted the build quality is so bad. its not the first 4x4 ive had but it just feels brittle and i think the guys ive seen on you tube greenlaning in...
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    damn ird and vcu again. lol

    nice one guys. lol. thanks a lot for the advice. going over at 11 so will post later with the results.
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    damn ird and vcu again. lol

    nice one. thanks. will let him know i intend to check it. im not sure what hes gonna suggest as fixing it properly is gonna cost him even with his bloke doing the labour.
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    damn ird and vcu again. lol

    hi guys. me again. think im def getting probs from the prop shaft area re grumbling noises and vibrations. the car was bought from a cheap used car place and i decided to ring the guy as it should have been fit for purpose when he sold it me and if this is a prob then it def wasnt and he said to...
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    checking mileage when buying a landy

    yup a good idea to check but i didnt actually know it said on there untill i had a good look at it. i suppose if they say theyve lost the advisory then run a mile as they obviously dont want you to see it. 1 of the advisories ive found on mine is corroded brake lines that they painted. lol...
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    propshaft

    Hi all. Is there a guide on here on how to take the rear prop of and turn the F.L into a 2 wheel drive or will it be self explanetry once i get under there? cheers