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    Head Gasket failure frequency

    Hi Folks Just bought a 2005 Freelander 1.8 Petrol First time I've had a petrol engine for years. It was very cheap so I wasn't expecting too much when I bought it The engine sounds sweet for its high miles but the I think the head gasket went bringing it home. Bubbling expansion tank steamy...
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    Pop up door lock button refitting

    Hi Just replaced the rear nearside window regulator on my FL1. When refitting the door trim the pop up button dropped off into the door cavity. I recovered it but I cannot see where it fits on the door lock. its a plastic pop up button with bent rod attached with a small hooked end. Where does...
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    Central locking problems

    Hi all from the newbie I have just bought a 2003 5 door Freelander to replace a worn out Disco. It was cheap so came with some problems. On unlocking with the fob only one door unlocks and its not the drivers. though they will all relock afterwards from the fob. Does this mean all...
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    New Freelander owner

    Hi all My names Trefor and I live in Norton near Presteigne in Powys Wales. I have been using an old 1997 Disco for a while but its getting tired and expensive to maintain. It just failed its MOT needing inner and outer sills. Anyway Just bought a 2003 freelander on line. One lady owner for 11...