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here is a last update got the "new" five door ready was driving and sounding a lot better then the old one but then my son lost his front wheel drive:eek: I ended up swapping the gearbox of the scrapped fl1 to this one :mad: but in the end it all worked out fine so now we have a happy son and a...

yes thanks I know it not all that difficult but I do have to do it on ground level so there will probably some hickups;):rolleyes: will get it done allright I'am a mechanic by trade originally so it should not be a big problem. thanks for your replys:)

oke thanks will have a hell of a job then with only handtools available:eek: glad we have a donor in the driveway so we will get on with it:cool:

it is a K engine 1.8 manual transmission,my rearwheel drive is working

I do hava a similar problem yesterday when pulling out we heard a BANG and the drive was gone I read this tread now my question is can I exchange the spline without taking the whole car apart?

great build with a lot of nice electronics work done i'am a petrolhead by birth but this is incredible keep up the work and don't let them get under your skin:):oops:

got my son another freelander 5 door with complete service history so we know it has a reliable mileage and we have documentation on timing belt, head gasket exchange and a new clutch there are a few little issues but I can use parts from the old car to swap them when we get it back at home from...

here a sad update the freelander died this weekend:eek: engine blew on the highway just exploded after a few seconds of disturbing rattle from the engine think we lost a crankshaft bearing:eek: at the search for another one nowo_O keep you all updated on this quest.

thanks, next up is a 110 which needs some maintenance my son bought it last year I checked the chassis which looks oke. car is running and driveable, but I think I have to do some work on the exhaust and ignition happy times:):rolleyes::p

Finally the car is fixed swopped out the ECU,receiver for alarm, the computer at the back of the breaker board and the remotes had these parts from a broke down (defective engine) freelander. this kept the costs in check.and I did not have to go somewhere to get everything to work together maybe...

great thread had lots of fun reading it hope you are getting to the end of it;)

no but i did check for faults in the ignition and fuel supply, I did put in a new fuelpump and a new rotor and distibutorcap plus a new ignitioncoil. after this didn't work I had a garage read it out they came up with a defective ECU:(

had car over to garage they put it on the computer ECU seems to be broke I'am searcing for a new set now. will exchange in car and under the bonnet at the sam time ten we will see what happens keep my fingers crossed. will report back in a few days:(:(:rolleyes:

yes there is a Webasto heater mounted in the car for heating up the engine and interior before you drive of

if this doesn't work I'am afraid it will be the immobiliser so if onyone has an idea how to get the computers cheap let me know please.