1. jwilde

    Loud thud when changing gear

    Hello folks I finally restored 4WD on my freelander and since then there's an occasional loud thud coming from underneath the front/mid end. It happens when accelerating out of 1st gear mostly, sometimes 2nd and 3rd if I'm driving fast. Sounds like someone hitting the underside with a large log...
  2. jwilde

    Changing Sport Suspension

    I'm looking to change all 4 struts and coils from my 2002 TD4 Sport to a standard TD4 setup. I read on here that sport suspension is 20mm lower. Does anyone know if I can just literally remove all the old knackered sport shocks and re-fit with new standard TD4s? In theory giving a 20mm lift...
  3. jwilde

    EGR Solenoid, lack of power.

    Hello I need some advice! Does the EGR solenoid have a function once the EGR valve has been removed? I've got the famous lack of power, at 70mph on hills and accelerating from 30-40mph. Tried lots of things but the problem is still there. Intercooler hoses have been changed, crank case...
  4. jwilde

    Restoring 4WD on a Freelander 1

    Hi folks, I bought a Freelander recently on ebay, never owned a Landrover before and hoping to get some advice. Done a bit of reading about faults and fixes but need some experienced opinion. Its a 2000 model Freelander S TD4 2.0 The propshaft has been removed and I would like to put one back...
  5. jwilde

    Hello! Freelander advice needed. Restoring 4WD

    Hi folks, I bought a Landrover Freelander, never owned a Landrover before and hoping to get some advice. Its a 2000 model Freelander S TD4 2.0 I bought it cheap as usual with old freelander's! The propshaft has been removed and I would like to put one back on and restore the vehicle to proper...