Hi all, Own 1.8 K series (1999), had hg replaced along with water pump, battery, inlet manifold hose, oil and coolant flushes back in Oct. Yesterday I decided this is far too expensive to run and was enroute to Wales to sell. However on M4 started to judder while I was doing a steady 70mph...

Hi, After having HG replaced I said to mech about a creaking when turning full lock. Said I was worried incase VCU, he mentioned it was a problem LR were aware of and said it was a hairline fracture where a bolt and spacer is attached to the sub-frame. As I have just forked out (although...

Hi all, Trying to stop the little one whinging I opened my sunroof and stuck my hand out. Went to shut and started sticking, one side appeared uneven! Me and the mrs tried to straighten and shut manually. Got to the point where the front seal appears snug with the roof, however cannot drop it...

Hi all, Have a 1.8 Freelander and surprise, surprise... Replacing HG. Found the part a few months ago for £210, but cant for the life of me find the site. Been looking again and just see links for ebay with it selling for about £60! This surely cant be right can it? Anyway just wondered if...

Hi all, Replacing head gasket on my 1.8 petrol and also what I believe to be flow pipe (comes out of the right hand side on the top of the engine, split). Would appreciate advice eg method/technique, specialist tools etc. If it is too long winded, which I suspect it is then if you could...

Hi all. Was told to check this section out as at some green lane days the more experienced members show the inexperienced ones a thing or two. I was just wondering if there were any specific events where I could learn a thing or 2 about my fantastically reliable freelander (signs to look out...

Have read that waxoyl is good for discos just wondered if its the same case for Freelanders? Will not be off-roading as the mrs would not be best pleased if I were to have a mishap! Also steam cleaning, can it just cause lots of problems with the electrics, or if done by someone reputable is...

Hi all its Craig again!:eek: In my 1.8 Freelander when the wheels are are full lock, L or R, I get a knocking noise as if the wheels are dragging, it had a new prop shaft this week. Not too sure if linked but other noise I get seems to be fan belt? Could these be linked, or infact could it be...

Hi all, I'm new to this game, my name is Craig and would greatly appreciate the sharing of your knowledge and experiences. I finally got me a Freelander 1.8i (1999) yesterday, it has just been serviced and MOT'd, however the water temp gauge is low. When I took it for a test drive I thought...