Recent content by Moosekeeper

The temp sensor looks right for a Thor. ( I had a RR Classic "Softdash" actually.) Not as cheap as I thought so maybe hold off changing it. But having a fresh sensor in stock could be wise as they are out of production and getting scarce - example:- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223906343909 You...

With all due respect, as per my previous I would swap out the ECU temp sensor (which only costs a tenner) first:- ETC8496 BLUE sensor/ black/brown connector ECU Range Rover 4.0 P38 | '95 - '99 | Gems engine Range Rover 4.6 P38 | '95 - '99 | Gems engine https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334826477570...

Hi, The first thing that came to mind was the fuel injection coolant temperature sensor. Maybe it's telling the ECU that the engine is still cold. They are cheap to buy and easy to fit - just screw in. Try a new one before doing anything else They pretty regularly need replacement on older...

Update with pictures. I got a seat base from Campbell's Breakers, Bolton (tel 01204 393951) and pictures attached. A nice clean one with all wiring still attached. The top of frame is 18" x 18" and overall depth 12". Note the very clear height depth of the fixing points side to side, the reason...

Hi - Clive here alias Moosekeeper and yes, I'm definitely a Scouser! Basic plan (update):- 1) Fit the Cobra onto an original Freelander seat base as above. No drilling of the car and just an adapter plate needed from my local laser cutting firm. A breakers yard in Darwen has several donor...

Hi Jayridium, Now that's what I call a plan! Thanks for the photos too, great for my tame fabricator. I will however need a slight variation on this theme. As I am now officially old git, just turned 70, no question of pulling out nasty heavy seats. So I need to make a "kit" for the seat...

I need to fit an aftermarket driver's seat to my Freelander 1 Facelift 2004. I have chosen a Cobra Classic RS. But this really good YouTube guide shows the potential problems:- It would be no picnic. The main problem is that the floor area is not flat as it includes part of the transmission...

High folks, My car is a Freelander 1 TD4 five door facelift model. Trim is ES which means totally manual suede leather front seats. I have had the car since 2016 and I love it! But I have a trapped nerve in by back, actually in the lumber region ironically. So lumber supports are the bane of my...

On closer inspection those "roofing bolts" are just plastic rivets with now rusty metal washers behind them. Just in case, I've bought a kit of replacement plastic arch clips (various sizes) on eBay - only cost a few quid and saves much grief if clips break. And thanks for the tip regards...

Hi guys and thanks very much for your advice. As a result I will be keeping both undertray and arch liners. Do the mud flaps and black plastic arch extensions need to come off for the underseal to get at all the metal? And if the liners have never been off before, will any of the fixings give...

My buddy and I are both getting our Freelander TD4 2004's undersealed next week. Engine undertrays and all wheel arch liners will be coming out. Is it worth putting them back? I've checked the forum and some say the liners can be mud traps or simply hide rust, better to see/fix it. But...

Thank you all. I am coming to the conclusion that the HPFP is the prime suspect but need a way to positively confirm this diagnosis. I found this very informative YouTube video which shows a pump being replaced, where it is and what it does:- Note that at the very beginning the mechanic says...

Thanks for that. I changed the oil 3k miles ago and I never overfill. It was on my "to do" list over the summer to either renew the PCV filter or replace it with one of the updated types that act as an oil trap and cannot block. I bought the car at 52k miles and it is now at 69k so the PCV may...

Hi guys, I think that diesel might be getting into the sump of my 2004 Freelander 1 TD4 Auto current mileage 69k, owned since 2016. It never uses oil between services so I got a bit lazy on checking the level on the dip stick. So I was rather alarmed to see the level way up ( almost off the top...

Hi, Thanks for that advice. My buddy and I have basically come to the same conclusion - don't bin a good DMF. So the plan now is to take the car to a good independent LR specialist. Ask them to replace the clutch but if the DMF is at all dodgy, not to replace it but instead fit a good SMF...