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It may sound like a daft question, but how much movement should you see between the marks when you do the Tippex test? Applied some marks about two weeks ago and have covered a couple of hundred miles since then - all on road (mostly A / B road). Had a look under tonight and, although the...

.......Don't try wiring an Apline CD Changer into your R770 head unit, using a dodgy pin-out diagram, taken from a Polish website. If you do this, I can confirm that the result will be a sound like frying bacon and lots of white smoke pouring out of the CD Changer:flame:. Mind you, the hardy...

Ye Gods! Two exploding starters - please don't tell me that exploding starter motors is another Freelander 'personality trait'!!!

Thanks Ming - good point. I did think of this but then, if memory serves, I beleive that I read somewhere that the gearbox oil was life of vehicle. Must admit, I did think that was strange - all oils break down over time and especially g box oil, which leads a very hard life. For the...

My recently acquired 1.8l(yes, I know) FL is rapidly becoming a much loved member of the family. I know about the potential failings of this particular enfant terrible, but I'm prepared to accept it for what it is and work with it to help it fit in. Sunday saw the first long(ish) run...

Just did mine. The car is a 2000 1.8 Station Wagon. Mileage is 101K. History unknown - but has been in storage for a few years before recent recomissioning. No tightness on lock - reverses on full lock no probs. Jacked the NS, car in first. 32mm socket and short extension on NSR hub nut...

Having just entered the world of FL ownership myself, I couldn't agree more - they are great. Incidentally, my wife also loves our one (so much that she's thinking of outing her Mini Cooper in favour of a TD4). One piece of advice I was given about the sunroof is - remove the fuse...

Given that you have replaced most of the usual suspects (injectors, plugs, relays etc) could it be a compression problem? Of course, to start with something more simple, it could be down to fuel quality etc. The white smoke after startup is probably just the unburnt fuel from the long...

Thanks for the replies - will defintely try swapping the tyres around (the rears are actually a bit better than the fronts). And will definitely replace the bearings (found them for £16.50 a pair - so it's rude not to). Just out of interest, what's the best (in terms of mileage) that...

Having recently acquired my 1.8l 2000 SW, I am currently trying to get on top of the neccessary maintenance that may have been neglected. Let me get in first - yeah, yeah, already considered the can of unleaded and matches option!!! Right - that's that dealt with!!!! Last weekend saw a new...

Well, it's done. At least, the timing belt is; the water pump already fitted felt as tight as the new one. Given that it's currently keeping the car correctly cooled and that the antifreeze tests full strength, there seemed little point in disturbing it. Just thought I'd share a couple...

Well, finally got to the bottom of the non-fitting cam locking tool. My new Laser one turned up earlier this week and this evening, I finally got around to whipping the covers off and trying it for size. Got to say that, to the naked eye, both tools look almost identical. The only...

Good evening, As you may know, from my earlier post, I am about to embark on the adventure of changing the timing belt / water pump on my 2000 1.8 K series FL. It may sound a little anal, but I do like to be prepared - so have read everything I can on doing this job. About the only...

Hi Cridders, Personally, I have always found that the old trick of sticking it in top and getting someone to stand on the brakes is not very effective. Often, there's a lot of slack in the drivetrain - which undoubtedly absorbs some of the torque that you are applying, or the clutch slips...

Hi Russ, When I was buying my FL recently, I spent a morning looking around several with a dealer, who only dealt 4x4s - and the bulk of his stock was Freelanders. He mentioned that the clutch hydraulics are a relatively common failure. Apparently, it's not a big problem and the parts can...

Hi Brian, Yes, they look identical - which is what has thrown me. When I try to insert it, the fit is just too tight, It's almost as if the 'lobes' on the tool are too big for those on the pulley. Just ordered a Laser one from e-bay - wish I'd seen the Stockwell Tools link - just paid...

Cheers Brian, As it goes, I have already sourced the pump - got a SKF pump and belt kit. All in for just under £100 including VAT - didn't seem bad price wise and it looks good quality. Tried to do the job today but, after getting the FL up on stands, undertray removed - air box removed...

Wise words indeed. Thanks for that Northern Irelander.

Thanks Chromiumuk. Yes, currently, I'm using a national factor - in fact, their names suggests that they are, perhaps, European, also! There is another large national chain about 10 miles away - think they may be getting a visit soon. Thanks for the tip on Britpart - funnily enough, I was...

Thanks Freebiker - I really appreciate your advice on this. Looks like I may be roping a mate in to stand on the brakes on Saturday - to save disturbing the starter motor. Thanks again, Ian.