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    Axle Stands

    I have bought x4 3tonne axle stands so that I can start working safely on under my car. What I am struggling to find is information, especially a diagram, of where the safest place to put the stands. Would someone be able to visually (sorry to be specific but I work best on visuals rather than...
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    Brake Fluid

    Can someone tell me how much brake fluid my Freelander needs. The manual says that it’s Dot4 but not how much I need. I’m planning to fit new brakes and do a full bleed. I own a 53 plate FL1 pre-facelift Td4. Thank you all for any help.
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    Coolant Header Tank

    I am loosing small amounts of coolant, I gather this is relatively normal. I may have lost something like 3-4 litres in 6 months. Where should I be looking for issues as I don’t see anything leaking? The header tank has many small cracks around the cap, is this an issue that means I need to...
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    Air Con

    Took my FL1 Pre-Facelift Td4 to a trusted garage to sort a knocking on drivers side engine. I thought it was crankshaft pulley or tensioners but it was the air con compressor. He said he has disconnected it and he took the newly fitted belt off. I have 3 questions I need help with: 1. I’m not...
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    Knocking

    I have always wanted a Land Rover and now I have my beautiful Td4 pre-facelift. Since owning I have wanted to do work on her myself. I need some help. When I’m driving, more at slower speeds but not always slow, when I turn and go over a bump it knocks. I have replaced the drop links and today...
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    Long Start Td4

    My Freelander 1 pre-facelift Td4 takes longer than normal to start. It has never failed to start but it may take 6-7 or more turn overs (if that’s a thing) before it fires up. There is no smoke when it does and again it has never failed to start. My question is, what could be causing this and...
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    Spares

    I was thinking of gathering a small selection (or larger if needed) of spare parts new or second hand to keep in the garage ready for use. I have two questions: 1. Is it worth doing this? I know I could go down the rabbit hole and end up with a second whole car sitting on shelves but are their...
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    Knocking Noise

    I have a 53 plate pre-facelift FL1 Td4 and had a knocking noise when warmed up and idling. I was told it would be the crankshaft pulley so I bought a BritPart one and had it fitted. It eased the noise but very quickly returned. Does anyone have an idea what it might be? I have it booked in but...
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    Front TowBar

    I’m looking at the possibility of putting a tow ball on the front of my 53 plate Mk1 pre-facelift Freelander to help with manoeuvring of my caravan/ trailers. I cannot find a single example of this being done. Can anyone help me with any practical advice please. I’m including a picture that...
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    Copper Grease

    As I’m starting my journey down the road of back yard mechanics to keep my 53 Freelander going I was wondering if applying a very small amount of copper grease or any other type of grease to the threads of new parts (for example my next job which is drop links) will make it easier to remove the...
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    Freelander 1 53 identification

    Hi I have recently bought my first Land Rover and I love it. It’s a Freelander 1. I have bought a Hainz manual and downloaded the workshop manual because I want to learn everything there is to learn about repairing and maintaining it. I have a question. It seems that my Freelander is an awkward...
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