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    Draining the water from the rear goldfish bowl

    I have come across a few posts suggesting to drill a hole in the rear boot compartment to let the water drain away. I was going to do this but I thought I should first check with you guys that there are no subfloors/wires/hosing etc that I sholud be aware of. Can I simply drill a hole straight...
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    BCA Vehicle auctions

    Im looking for a newish Freelander and I see a few for sale on the British Car Auctions website and I was wondering have any of our posters bought through BCA and what were their expereinces, and more importantly was it good value? regards Richard
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    Looking to buy a used freelander

    Well after 8 years I have decided that the time has come to invest in a nearly new freelander. It is my understanding that prices have dramatically dropped over in GB market, due to credit crunch/high fuel prices/tax/etc. As I am over here in Northern Ireland I was hoping that somebody might...
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    New Freelander ?

    Hello to all I am looking at changing my 10year old freelander and I was wondering what you guys would recommend as a change , have the freelanders become better in terms of general reliability and if so which models would you guys recommend? I would be looking at buying something 2-4 years...
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    Clutch Pedal problem

    Hi All I hope you can help me here without much expense involved. Today when i compressed and released the clutch pedal the pedal sprung forward towards me and I was unable to change gear. The pedal in a very high position. Upon further investigation I noticed that a rod connected to the side of...
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    Changing barrel lock on rear door

    Hi to everyone and Happy fathers day to all and some may not even know they are fathers!! Anyway back to my problem. My rear door handle had got completely smashed up and I am about to replace it with a nice new one. I just want to know before I start on this job can I easily remove my...
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    Rear Wheel Drive Problem

    Hello everyone, I was wondering can anyone help me out with my problem or maybe I am just over reacting. When I turn the steering wheel hard to either side and move forward it would appear that the rear wheels don't follow through smoothly, its as if they are rubbing or something. It is...
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    Sourcing of Pirelli Scorpion Tyres

    Hi All I am trying to source some Pirelli Scorpion S/T 225/55 R17 tyres. My local agent is unable to source any over here in N.Ireland as he says that Pirelli are not running production on them at this moment in time. I would be grateful if you can put me in touch with someone who might have...
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    Blocked Oil Dipstick port

    Hi All Just took out my oil dipstick to check for oil level and when I went to place it back in the damn thing will go in no more than half way. It would appear that the glass bulb on the end of the dipstick has come off and is now lodged at some funny angle therby not permitting the dipstick to...
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    SRS Warning light

    Hi All I appear to be experiencing a fault my my SRS Warning light. It used to come on then switch off after a short period of time. Now it just stays on continually, however periodically it will switch off for a short time then come back on. Any suggestions and what does this warning actually...
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    Bringing exterior plastic back to life?

    Hi All I was wondering what is the best product on the market to bring back the new look to all my exterior plastic. My bumpers have gone grey with what appears to be a white residue. I have previously used Back 2 Black, etc and it has only lasted a short time. Maybe I need to remove all the...
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    Replacement of Heater Matrix

    Hi all Just joined forum and was wondering has anyone had any experience of a leaking heater matrix in my freelander. I have a damp floor on the passenger side, it smells of coolant and it appears that it is coming along the air inlet connector hose. I am lead to believe that it may be caused by...