Hello Folks In the process of rebuilding my IRD(yes still ‘at it’.) Have an issue. I have replaced all the bearing races except one, the one that the lay shaft sits on. I have purchased two rebuild kits from ‘the main supplier of these’ in an attempt to solve a problem. The bearing that has...

Hello All. Currently mulling over doing a 40mm lift on my facelift TD4. I have 16 inch Freelander 1 alloys alloys and wonder if I can fit the following tyres to them.. and if so would I need spacers to clear the suspension and bodywork etc. All just theory at the moment but I have a firm offer...

Hello Has anyone swapped out a FL1 motor and drive train for a Jaguar X Type V6 along with the transmission and drive line etc ? As there is a Rover 2.5 V6 already in one model I’m curious as to the possibility of an X Type swap It’s just an itch I need to scratch… TIA

Good day folks I’m in the process of removing my turbo off of my 2004 Facelift TD4 and wonder what are the manifold to turbo flange bolt type and size? They appear to be the 12 point style bolt head but can’t for the life of me think what they are known as? Any help would be great TIA Malcolm

Hello Folks. Following my post regards IRD bearing replacement I have finally go the unit out 1. Without killing myself 2. Without damaging IRD. Have a replacement bearing kit with Timken items which I was quite pleased to get. Anyhoo last night whilst under the car looking up into the hole...

It’s a week since I last posted about my ‘grumbling’ IRD. Anyhoo on Thursday after I woke up I managed to get under the car and change the IRD oil.. (a mixture of new and old oil from the previous attempt/really poor oil for new that ended up with me short of the new stuff and having to ‘back...

I not one to grumble…. Because I don't have to because my IRD is maybe a serial ‘grumbled’… Decided I needed to check the oil as I removed the VCU a couple do three months ago… Anyhoo checked I had the right gear oil.. 75 W 90 GL-5 … hell yeah… but only 600 ml.. FACK! Another ‘anyhoo’ and I...

Hello All, Merry Christmas etc.. Been in my garage making the best use of my time off work trying to fix the sunroof and finding things rotten and mechanisms obstinate. Anyhoo a while back I found a 'guide' (2017 article) regards replacing the glass and mechanisms..might even have found the...

As I have been twiddling my thumbs whilst waiting for some medical results etc(can’t drive/work til given the all clear) I decided to remove the sunroof.. The mechanisms are jammed but do lift the roof up.. but nothing else.. wondering if there is a ‘two stage’ opening procedure or just one...

Just a quick update on my Freelander 1 TD4. I have decided to remove the VCU as I noted a ‘tightening’ whilst turning into our drive way. Felt like the brakes were being applied so off the VCU came. Driving the car afterwards in 2 wheel/FWD is typical of any FWD drive car and no much less...

Just re reading the forum for ‘knowledge’ etc as it’s been a while since I actually had a functioning ‘mobility scooter’(I.e. TD4) Might have a VCU issue as when manoeuvring in a tighter location it feels as though things are ‘locking up’ when doing tight turns.. anyhoo have re read the VCU...

Hello Just been looking through some posts and found a couple of negative threads regards Ron Box’s destroying HP fuel pumps. Googling took my to the Rover 75 forum somewhere… My question(s) are regards how the pump failed and what damage was caused? I have a bit of a fetish regard diesel...

Well…. after sorting out the sticking caliper and ensuring the steering wheel was on straight(it wasn’t) I ventured into St Andrews to a local wheel and MOT ‘specialist’ for an alignment and MOT. As these were separated by a couple of hours I used the opportunity to visit the barber, have an...

Hello All.. Having had issues with an OEM pump (Meat and Doria/Italian brand) that is being replaced by the supplier with a Hella unit… I refitted my old electric pump so that I could at least move the car about. Anyhoo in a fit of absurd recklessness I insured the car last night and then went...

Hello Peeps I have just replaced my electric fuel pump as it has become quite noisy since I rebuilt my TD4 rear end etc. I bought an ‘OEM’ item (Meat and Doria/Italian brand) which fell in the middle range of pricing and was not overly cheap to buy at £140 odd. The ebay add stated TI...

Hello All.. My TD4 has a ‘Becker’ in car entertainment and satnav system fitted. (6 CD changer under drivers seat etc) I would like to upgrade this to a modern system that. 1. Fits properly 2. Has Apple/smartphone connection etc 3. Decent Navigation app 4. Not overly expensive.. 5...

Can confirm all good in the rear of the Freelander regards interior lighting and power/grounds. NOW. I have a column change to do. Watched a video about a year ago and very good it was too. Unfortunately it’s disappeared into the YouTube ether… Anyhoo first task.. remove steering wheel...

Hello Folks Still finishing off the Freelander ‘SAGA’(I started this project as a younger man/Now ‘SAGA is more appropriate than ever/getting older etc) and have a question conundrum or ten. First two.. whilst refitting the rear interior panel in the ‘boot’ I have ‘discovered’ that the rear...

Hello All Not sure if anyone remembers...I have been 'rebuilding/fabricating/fixing/breaking/remaking/crying/swearing/laughing/cursing/praying/wishing' my life away in my 'garage' fixing a 1 inch hole in the nearside sill and a 'dodgy' steering column.....after a very short (10mins worth of...

Yesterday(Saturday) was a ‘weird one’ for me as work hadn’t called due to lack of… work?🤔 It’s becoming a ‘thing’ but not one to miss an opportunity I got up to the garage after a bowl of porridge and a cup of tea. A mixed bag of tasks, first of which was the refitting of the fuel filter/pump...