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The clevis pin system on the MGF is pretty much fool proof. If I were changing the clutch, I’d probably change the release arm to suit - but this is levels of complication that I’m sure the OP could live without! I’m just a masochist lol

Light green water may also be coolant - and in which case, hopefully incidental to the new noise! Definitely needs more investigation. Changing fluids is not too difficult - the advice is to ensure you can get the fresh oil in before letting the old oil out! Sounds odd to say that, but...

No problem with mine, although I did have to top up the similar system on my ZT (not too difficult to be honest) Yes, that was what I was thinking - it's all about matching the stroke distances and bore diameters. By the sounds of things, to use the MGF slave, you'd need to swap the clutch...

MGF is a little more "conventional" - with standard vehicle brake hydraulic fittings that make everything serviceable. I wonder how closely related the aftermarket kit is to the MGF slave assembly? Yes, I get the point you are making, that is how would you fit an alternative slave cylinder if...

Yes, no point using the hydraulic pipe, but not sure of the relative size of the slave and master cylinder bores and the lever arm length. Rover being Rover, if they could have used one solution for everything, they would have - so I find it surprising that there are two engineered solutions to...

Similar problem on the Bosch door locks found on Freelander 1 (and also R60 Mini and Rover 75). There are fixes for this - but likely easier to replace the lock which is what I did when, yes, the passenger lock failed. From the damage evident on trim, the ripped water shedder and the mismatch of...

MGF hydraulic slave cylinder mounts never fail - but they have a different design to the Freelander. I've not done enough research (i.e. none) so I don't know whether the MG clutch release system can be used on the Freelander?

As I recall, if the wheel has dimples between the wheel stud holes, you have a wheel that will fit - as a rule of thumb, this works pretty well (although, as with all rules of thumb, there are exceptions!)

Not sure what the problem here is, but may be worth flushing the gearbox, IRD and diff and replacing with fresh oil, if only for peace of mind? The breathers on our Freelanders are very low - I am sure someone somewhere will have made breather extensions - anyone have any links?

I really do think that someone should think about remanufacturing these along worth the 3 door parcel shelf with is also rocking horse @&£* rare

I think you're in a situation that many of us will be finding ourselves in soon :( Heat recovery system sounds interesting - hope you can share your plans?

Now that will have come with a HUGE sense of achievement! Fantastic news - well done! :D

I think that is the difference between an OEM manufacturer and some unbranded parts that you don't know the source of... could be good, could be a disaster. Not worth the risk in an engine.

Yes, most definitely. A wise decision I think :)

Gulp! Chinesium cylinder rings? Fingers crossed!

That's super strange. I am not familiar with this engine - is this a direct injection engine with injector ports close to the water jacket and head gasket?

I always like a silver lining like this! :D

Crumbs - why a new cylinder head Nodge?

I agree. Super difficult to get a Payen BW750 gaskets these days, so the DMGRS alternative may be the best route presently.

Liner drop is not such a big problem in my experience, but it is true that the liner may not have a 2 thou stand-proud that you will need if you plan to use a multi-layer head gasket - and if that is the case, the elastomeric Payen gasket is definitely the one to go for. :) I personally have...