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Hi. Having a good look around the car eaelier and was shocked to see the coolant prob was black.On closer inspection it turned out to be black sludgie stuff that floated on the top of the water.My question is WTF is it and what do i have to do. A couple of pictures. Ta for any help (again...

Hi This is sort of OT for this part of the forum but it is the only bit i post in so please excuse me.How do you update the system,want to do this as there are a few new roads in our area.Had a look throught the site and all i could find is something at 60 quid,please don't tell me this is my...

Hi Got her throught the test now with a little help form my friend,the ABS sensors are fine and in position but will have to purcahse a new control unit.Not able to go for a new one,but now know a guy in the Land Rover garage.He has helped me out with the last couple of probs.Owning a...

Had a chat with a local car spark and he was telling me about cars with ABS probs being sold with blown lights.He is convinced that there was a prob and the wire cut to mask it.This has been one bugger of a prob but she is going in to get the whole ABS system inspected,don't know how long this...

Further investigation. Car was at the local garage today and the ABS is working,the guy took her out for a run and you can feal it kicking in.Took the dash off and the led light is fine.The next stage is to find a garage with a fault finder and take it from there. Has anyone experienced the...

Hi Had a play this avo,first was on the road and the front wheels locked up and skidded.The second was on the gravel at the car park and again she locked up.In conclusion it looks like the sensor for the ABS,this is not the end of the world as the other option of the light bulb looks like a...

Hi Ta for the help,golf green would be great and we have one beside us.There is a but somewhere and we are now working out where we can try this out,will be done tomorrow for sure.will post what the outcone is. Alan.

Yip that is the prob and the only thing the car failed on.It may be the bulb but more important there may be a prob with the ABS.Not sure what to do but will take the easiest option and change the bulb which may be a bugger of a job. Alan.

HI At work and steeling a min to ask a quick question,aorry but not got time to do a search but will do this wekend. Fhe Feelander just failed it's MOT cause the ABS light is not working,is this a prob with the cars or is it just the light bulb. Ta for any help. Alan.

Hi. Not been around long enought to know who Nige is but he will show himself soon no doubt.Did not take it a dig at all and appreciate all the help i get here. Alan.

Hi Grew up on a farm in Norn Irn so happy with a spanner in my hand,at the mo we have three off road bikes to keep me busy.But never did much electrical stuff except wire a radio. Alan.

Hi OP. Not bad at times but thr big words were not comming forward yesterday eve.Two beers and i was out for the count by seven. Will try harder.The engine cover mount or something close. Alan. P/S.Today i am going to sort out th back wiper.

Hi Sorry to drag this old one up again,did the search and now know where the rear wiper relay is and know it is in the left footwell.please give directions or even better draw the boy a picture.Car is going great and even with the wee probs we have no regrets. Alan.

Hi Ta for all the help guys,finally had time for the job and 8she says the car goes much better.When i started the job i noticed the main prob for the oil leek !.The sticky up bit that secures the engine cover must of been knocked and although not broken there was some stress points.The oil was...

Hi Great help here.Had a look at Duckworths site and they are selling the kit for about 21 pounds,they are selling the same kit Ebay for 25 pounds so will ring them in the morning. Once again TA. Alan. p/s,stay tunned as i have more stuff to sort out in the not so distance future.

Hi http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f9/td4-engine-breather-before-after-63238.html?highlight=engine+breather+filter Had a read at this thread with interest,i may be wrong but.Is this the cause of the oil leeking and is it worth sorting as well as the rocker cover.Im i correct or barking up the...

Hi Last time the car was in the garage getting the ATF fluid checked the guy reported she needed the rocker cover gasket changed.Not a big suprise as she leeks a bit of oil and has not helped the state of the driveway.Changed one on my old Vectra but have not looked at the freelander yet.Is it...

Hi Not been about for a while but things are now back to normal whatever that is.When i first joined this forum someone said that owning a Freelander will be a joy and a tribulation.How bloody true they were. My new prob is the rear windscreen wiper.It will not go off. So what we have to do is...

HI Ta for the help OP,for some reason i knew you would reply. Alan.

Sits better at 90 than 80,so she says.Would not like to go much faster or will have to go back to my MR2 days.TD4 auto the way to go. Alan.