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  1. Gary j

    Freelander 1 Recon diff or rebuild?

    Hi, the time has come to sort my diff out as it's starting to whine really badly. What tools do i need before I start a rebuild? Just a bearing puller? Or is it a better option to buy a reconditioned unit and just do a straight swap. Whilst I sort the diff I'm gonna replace the propshaft...
  2. Gary j

    New mot regulations

    The new mot regulations state that a diesel will fail if there is any visible smoke. I take it this is when the car has been running for a wee while, and not when just started?
  3. Gary j

    Freelander 1 Cracking open a fuel filter

    Has anyone cracked open a fuel filter to see how dirty it was? Just changed mine, had a beer, and thinking I'll show you mine if you show me yours hahah.
  4. Gary j

    Freelander 1 Air con compressor

    Hi, couple of questions regarding the air con compressor on a td4. Does this run all the time or only when a.c is switched on? Would removing the compressor or the belt reduce strain on the engine, and would this give any noticeable power increase? Aircon really isn't needed in Scotland, I...
  5. Gary j

    Freelander 1 Brake drums

    Recently my drums have been stuck when cold / dragging and heating up after a run. I got new shoes thinking that was the problem. So today I had time to strip them down and replace the shoes. However when I took the drums off, one of the shoes on each side had a bolt from the back of the hub...
  6. Gary j

    Roofrack

    Managed to pick up a decent roof rack off Gumtree. I'm thinking of put mesh inside, so all my camping gear doesn't fall through the gaps. Any suggestions on the type of mesh would be great. Job tonight is to attach my led lamps onto it. I'm using motorbike mirror clamps bolted to the lights to...
  7. Gary j

    Freelander 1 Swapping td4 sport springs for original

    How much height if any would I gain by swapping out the springs on a sport model for standard springs? Anything else I would have to take into consideration while I'm doing it? Cheers
  8. Gary j

    Roof light wiring

    Hi, I'm currently putting a roof light bar on my 3 door. Looking for some advice on the best was to run the power to it, up the window channel? Through the sunroof or between the hardtop and bodywork? Anyone had any leeks using the last two methods? I mocked up the light bar with two spots and 4...
  9. Gary j

    How long will you keep your freelander for?

    As the title suggests, how long will you keep your freelander for? I reckon I can get another 10 years out of mine before parts become hard to come by. And as td4's are pretty cheep just now, it's maybe time to get a donor car to ravage for parts. What are other people's thoughts on this?
  10. Gary j

    Freelander 1 Boot led's

    I've had a wee bit of time recently to work on the landy. Got a strip of blue LEDs to update the boot lighting just a quick photo, and I'll take more in the next couple of days. I've also Painted the rear drums black Painted spare wheel carrier black Took off tow bar, de rusted and painted blue...
  11. Gary j

    How hot should a diff get?

    Hi, Recently I've had to replace my diff mounts again, I noticed I need a diff seal as there has been oil leaking. I just topped up the diff with oil and got back under to check if any was leaking out(a small amount). How hot should the diff get? Mine was warm after a 30 minute drive, just...
  12. Gary j

    Td4 injector strip down

    Had a bit of spare time this avo so starred striping down the faulty injector I replaced the other day. I just couldn't resist haha I'll probably soak all parts in paraffin before cleaning, and if i get hold of an ultrasonic bath it'll save the mrs from freaking out about parts on...
  13. Gary j

    Freelander 1 Alternative Parts List

    I'd like to start a list of parts from other manufacturers that fit the freelander. As everyone knows sometimes parts from other motors are cheaper, and easier to get from a decent scrappies. Especially if you'd rather crack out the socket set, get some rust in your eyes and feel like MAN...
  14. Gary j

    Lumpy running, dead injector

    Hi all, looking for a wee bit of advice. My freelander(td4 56plate sport, 81 thousand miles) has been running very lumpy when idling for the last week, and getting worse. Its getting so bad I thought I had a defender, but then I have heating..... Anyway, traced it to a dodgy injector. So my...
  15. Gary j

    My td4 sport so far

    Hi, Just joined the forum, I've had my 56 plate 3 door td4 sport for a couple of years now. Had all the usual problems,turbo, dead fuel pump and 3 amigos ( sure there's more) :) and a quick search through this forum has given me the answers to all and more!!! So thanks everyone! So far I've...
  16. Gary j

    New Scottish member with freelander

    Hi all, Had my freelander (td4 sport) for a couple of years now, much better than my old Renault 5 hahah and looking forward to meeting up with like minded people for a wee bit of off roading and advice on keeping it running. I've had some problems (dead turbo, fecked fuel pump and 3 Amigo's)...
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