Another vote for GKN here. They have the correct stiffness of rubber centre holding the bearing itself. GKN generally use FAG bearings which are very long lasting - as are SKF and other big names. The anonymous ones have an anonymous bearing fitted - beware as Hippo says. Be sure also to fit...

That's great, thanks. I'll remember that for other situations too. So to take it a step further on the Freelander studs - we would need to have 18mm available free thread after fitting the spacer and wheel.

Why do you want to change them? - You don't have to. You can have up to a year then back to UK for a new tax disc and MOT.

I take it this is for permanent export and registration in Germany. If you have a 'facelift' 2004 Freelander no other light units will fit except the ones from that vehicle i.e.2003 to 2006.

Indeed I do, with the standard length studs. But of course thats at low speed and for short distances. I carry 2 spare wheels with chains already fitted as I can switch front wheels in sub-zero temperatures easier than I can fit the chains. I have 7mm spacers for the rare ocassion I need a 2nd...

Has anyone checked the replacement cost of a damaged headlight unit? :(

I have a set of the clear protector covers, made of the same flexible stuff as the headlight lenses. They clip on securely, but are thief-proof because they can only be taken off with the bonnet open. They're Australian - made by EGR. You can't really see them unless you look closely -...

At last I've found a solution. Check it out. Wynn's 'Start You Bastard' Engine Additive Advert - YouTube

99.99% sure it's the air con - a little rubber pipe with a flattened end. Look down the bulkhead from the passenger side. (on a RHD vehicle) It's just above the steering rack. When the humidity is high mine forma puddle when I switch off. It can keep on dripping for a good 10 minutes or so...

I agree - most likely the IRD - you need one litre of 75w-90 to refill. Expect the fill plug to be as tight as hell - a log extention bar is usually needed. If you'd drained a manual g-box you would get 2 litres out. An auto would have drained around 4 litres. So I'm pretty sure it's...

I would say definitely yes - change the fluid asap as it should have been done at 60K See this thread as I had exactly the same symptoms as you describe: http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f9/jatco-fluid-change-success-190451.html

No worries courierdude. The big pipe on the drivers side is not a problem - that's the air intake. Yes it is a bit flimsy (understatement) and lots of do replace it - but it wont give you any smoke - even if it falls off. You're more likely to have problems with the other side where there is a...

Teddy's memory is failing him tonight ;) - it's DPH - Derby Performance Hoses. There will be 2 or possibly three turbo/intercooler hoses and if one goes the others wont be far behind. And the filter that can cause smoke when clogged up is the usual pcv one. Get a BMW Oil Separator one as on...

Did you read my post #4 on that thread - it should work on a strange (ie 2nd hand from a scrappy) remote too. Have you tried it?

All sorts (non-licorice ;)) of spurious radio signals can upset the remote gizmo. If a park at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary my remote doesn't work due I believe to the strong signal from the nearby Ambulance Dispatch Centre.

Well folks this is an old thread. Here's my experience. I use my AC almost every day - in fact I have to decide when to NOT use it. I use it as a manual controlled Climate Control along with the heat setting dial. All through the Winter I run it along with heat to keep the windows clear and...

I'm surprised that for a normal battery change you had to go to that lengths with all the jumping out an in and reference to the bonnet switch. But the system you found is correct for a re-code/reprogramme of the remote handset or 'plip' You normally only need to go through that if you have a...

You mean you've got it working correctly now? That's a success then. Well done - no cost - another happy bunny. ;)

The best one that I could find was the Simbars one. It's easily detachable and padlocks on to a plate sandwiched between the spare wheel and the wheel carrier. It can take 3 bikes - but it's best with 2 - one in position one and the 2nd bike in position three. You'll understand when you see...

Did you do the re-setting/re-calibration following the instructions in the handbook.?