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    chain or belt ?

    excuse my ignorance but does a 2002 4l petrol p38 have a timing chain or belt and at what intervals do they need changing ?
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    Should it smell hot ?

    Hi , I went to test drive a 4.0 l hse 2002 plate petrol and while i was driving there was a smell of hot water , the kind you get when you open the radiator cap. It did go after a short while and the temperature gauge didn,t move past the middle and the fans were working o.k . Do you guys think...
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    insurance for LPG

    I am thinking of buying a p38 with lpg . can anyone tell me if this causes problems with the insurance companies ? I will make sure that it comes with a certificate to prove it was fitted correctly .
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    reliable p38

    Hi , Is there anyone out there who has bought a R/R P38 with lpg and not had any problems with it except to replace the normal wear and tear items ? Just thought I would ask as I am still undecided wether to take the plunge !
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    Mr undecided

    Hi , I am undecided as to wether to buy a Rangie or not , I currently own a Subaru 2.5 outback which I have only had for 6 months , I have always wanted the comfort and luxury you get from a Rangerover , however if I decide to change to one am I going to be driving around wondering when...
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    2003 TD4 for sale

    Hi , I am selling my freelander TD4 as i no longer need a 4 wheel drive car. It has 6 months tax and if the right offer is made i will mot it ( runs out 24th July ). The car has done 97000 miles and was last serviced at 91000. It is in a very good condition with no dents or rust and as you can...
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    Sunroof Fix

    Hi , does anyone know of a place where i can take my freelander to within a reasonable distance from Milton Keynes , where they fix the electric sunroof . The previous owner has removed the switch and the garage i bought it from said they didnt replace it because of the problems with the roof...
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    deisel or lpg

    HI just trying to get some oppinions as to what would be recommended . 2.5 deisel hse or 4 or 4.6 lpg . car would not be used for commuting just general runaround . Which would be more reliable and have cheaper running costs ? was thinking one from up to the year 2000. Thanks in advance.
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    lpg

    Hi , i am thinking of buying an lpg converted p38 , havent got one to look at yet but i was hoping for some advise as to the pros and cons of lpg. can anyone tell me what to look out for . i heard somewhere that the heads were "porous" and they werent good for running on lpg. do you need to...
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    TD4 not starting

    Hi , today i thought i would check the crankcase breather filter and give the egr valve a bit of a clean , after re assembling everything the car wouldnt start. it hasnt been used since monday when it was running fine , no problem starting or any signs of smoke , i checked that i had put the...
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    Hi from newbie

    hello to you all . i have just bought my second freelander (first one was a pile of pants ), but knew what to look for this time , although having said that have had a problem today which i will post on the forum . my latest is a 53 plate td4 ES. hope to have many fun years driving it with the...