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    Hi there - new Freelander owner

    Thanks all for the welcome, and thanks for the above FAQ link.....there are some rather interesting faults in there I must say!! The example I have seems to have suffered a few, looking at the previous receipts, such as the rear diff mounts issue....VCU...Cracked chassis rail...etc...etc...
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    Hi there - new Freelander owner

    LOL! No points to prove, I just have an interest in cars, and an unfortunate memory which only seems to remember car related trivia, rather than anything worthwhile, such as the wifes birthday.....childrens birthdays....that sort of thing. Appreciate the Window Licker comment :), although...
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    Hi there - new Freelander owner

    I know :), hence why I put on my last post....Glad I went for the L series :). For an older diesel, I was impressed....it's not smooth or quiet, like the relatively loud Fiat JTD unit in my Vectra 1.9 CDTi 150, but it's not all that bad and pulls well at m way speeds in 5th, though 65-70mph...
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    Hi there - new Freelander owner

    Ahhhh, the classic and well documented K series issues :). A shame as they are (dons flameproof suit) a great engine, compact, powerful for the size and smooth. I discussed the issues with a MG Rover engineer at 2010's NEC Classic car show (in the MPH section you get access to), they were...
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    Hi there - new Freelander owner

    Thankyou :). I have been a fan of BL products for a number of years, and have a love of the underdog, hence why I also own an early XJ40!. I've just been looking the previous repair receipts over, and can see a number of eye watering repair figures!! £600 for a replacement VCU (not a tough...
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    Hi there - new Freelander owner

    Hi All, On a slight whim, and in need of a run around family car (to save mileage on my company car) I decided to purchase a Freelander a friend at work was parting with. I like to get my hands dirty, so a freelander, with their various mechanical challenges, was right up my street. This...
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