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Thanks for the input, yeah I was wondering if the price was right, I know they all have something going on but this drains the battery overnight so has to be sorted asap , I thought at least buy something that's okay and then wait for the fun to begin. Jobs on this would be sort out rear arches...

Hi im new to the rangey world but have done some research (very worrying) but was hopeful with being handy with a spanner that i should be able to cope. I went to look at a 05 vogue (facelift) 3 litre diesel verified low miles 80000, very little rust rear arches drove nice some paper work but...

thanks for the replies guys just checked the van its MTPLM is 1685kg and the MRO is 1431kg it gets confusing but with this van loaded and 4 people plus bikes on the roof just think i might be better off with a bigger truck as it might mean early wear and tear for the freelander not sure if...

y think the gross weight is 1.8 ton but i must admit the freelander pulls it but it seems to much for it , it may be me being paranoid but wanted to see how others got on towing heavy loads and how durable the freelander was in reality and not some biased review thanks sivy

also last outing blew intercooler hoses , its done 109000 miles 2001 td4 im just really suspect about the ird , diffs gearbox etc its got a slight whine at 50mph but a few ive driven seem the same from gearbox :confused:

hi had my freelander since feb and since then spent lots on repairs battery, starter , 2 wishbones , vcu (bell eng) clutch, rear shoes, tyres etc i tow a twin axle at 1.5 ton unladen so close to max when loaded from what ive read the freelander drivetrain is weak which makes me think should i...

i dont think it is effected by accelerating or slowing seems to be every bump sounds like something is loose

ok guys hope you can help here ive trawled the threads but seems to many variables 1. front near side rattle sounds like its coming from suspension but more rattles /something loose , not knocking type noise from around wheel arch area its there all the time over bumps squeaky type rattle...

great answers thanks , im getting the vcu sorted at bell engineering today , just wondered if with towing it would be better in 2 wheel drive thanks for the info

hi guys just a quick questions please is it a good idea and worth the effort to remove the prop in summer months to preserve vcu life , does it improve towing , clutch strain in reverse etc. and do you need to use a blanking plate ? thanks new freelander owner td4 03 with fingers and...

wow gotto get some of those ramps where can you buy these

hi grumpy the props are deffo there they were in the boot maybe thats why its quiet lol :D are the diff and ird oil fill levels fussy i mean can they be overfilled and cause probs or is it just basically bang it in untill its full thanks any offers on whether the clutch master cylinder is...

thanks guys are the gearbox diff and ird oil diy or best left to the pros , and anyone tried the budget tyres on these like khumo etc or is it best to stick with the michelins, im crapping myself now after reading more on the vcu i tried a few freelander which were noisey when driven and stiff...

Hi guys just bought a 03 freelander td4 kalahari Id be grateful for some advice please on a few things that need doing the clutch pedal rises above the brake pedal no slipping though and bite seems normal from posts seems to be needing a new master cylinder . Are these an easy diy job Im...

too true just looking for a welder and a how to dvd any offers

oh well another rusty piece of ****e .... il keep looking doubtful though unless i can learn how to weld

hi im collecting my first disco tomorrow after a very nervous long think ...been trying to decide for a while as i need a tow car just hope im doing the right thing , hear so many negatives , i know they are rust boxes but im assured this ones had the floor sills rear arches etc done it was...

cheers fella i think your right sit tight till the right one come up

hey mate sorry im not trying to offend you ive been through the lot on ebay but havnt found one which fits the bill theres always something maybe im being to much of a fussy bas*ard would like 4 door 7 seat manual not starship milage and with the rust sorted maybe asking too much to have...

wish the first one was a manual or the second one had 4 doors ? bit concerned with the autobox reliability , mpg difference or i may be wrong ? sivy