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  1. Freebird1969

    My Freelander is only 2 WD - Help!

    I'd call it a loss, sell off any good parts to make money, then save up for another one. Unless you can take it back to the UK. I hope you didn't pay too much for it, I hate to think how much it cost to ship to France too, bet your seller was laughing is arse off. You have 3 months of a no...
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    VCU Torque test results

    I've just had mine replaced with a new one, before it was replaced I was loosing power around the 30mpr mark then it would pick up again. They replaced the bearing too which were totally shot! :eek: My car has done 78,000 miles and the driving difference is noticeable.
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    Drive chain

    Wow 173,000 miles :D Is it worth the risk though, as they can do so much damage when they done wrong :confused: Will try have a grope underneath lol just gotta make sure I feel the right bit lol Thank you! Austin it's a street triple not a speed triple but they do look alike :p. thx
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    Drive chain

    Think I've answered my own question, just found this.. :( 2. The Freelander Drive Train a) Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU) i) In the Service History The viscous coupling unit (VCU) is a sealed unit on the prop shaft that supports the four wheel drive function of a Freelander. All...
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    Drive chain

    Please can someone advise me on the drive chain on the freelander td4's I have a 2004 and read it should be replaced after 60k and mines done 78k:eek: Is this true? Thank you :D
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    What tyres do you have on your freelander

    I've just changed over to the new style General Grabber AT's, so far they are excellent and I love them. They also have excellent reviews for both on road and off road :D
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    Tyre choices

    Hi and welcome :D This thread might help you a bit http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f16/need-new-tyres-what-do-you-think-insa-turbo-ranger-all-terrain-216714.html
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    Hi to all, are girls welcome?

    Well I hope so :D Welcome fellow girlfriend, I've not been here too long myself but so far so good lol, I've not managed to upset anyone YET :p
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    Greenlaning nr Guildford?

    H snifflebag, really sorry as my pad won't let me copy and paste :o Been told I'm needed at home this weekend as having major work done at home and my help is needed :(. Still it should all be finished in the next few weeks. If everyone will have me I'm definitely up for the next localish...
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    Greenlaning nr Guildford?

    Just found this thread and love the idea of doing some green lanes on Sunday 10th! I'm a complete novice though lol. What's this place in Basingstoke like? :D I'm based in Chobham so maybe I could meet you guys someone on the route or meet you there? Box hill is in the opposite direction...
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    Freelander 1 Freelander 1 TV program review

    That's was an interesting watch :D Love the old style long hair permed look lol, and how they went on about the interior styling with colours PMSL. I wonder if the female presenter had a swimming pool in the boot after her trip through the river? Still I do love my freelander, I can...
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    Leak in my boot and can't find where its coming from

    :doh: Sorry I'm having a blonde moment, was thinking 09, not '99 :bolt:
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    Leak in my boot and can't find where its coming from

    That's shocking in a 99 model! You would have thought they would have got it right on the new model :confused:
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    Water leak in my Freelander Boot any ideas?

    See my duplicate thread under the Freelander section and the YouTube clip that's been posted, you will be shocked!!! :( I need to find a good but cheap welder, I'm laughing as its so bad it's quite funny, shame its my landy though lol
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    Leak in my boot and can't find where its coming from

    OMG! :screaming_bug_eye_f I need to find myself a good welder :(
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