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Hi I am selling my trusty Freelander 1 TD4 manual. This car is in pretty good condition - bear in mind she is getting on a bit. She is a 5 door and has had allot of TLC, oil changes every 5k for the last 50k. Mileage 156,000 but still running well. She has a Synergy, EGR removed, K&N, large...

Hi are there technical mechanical differnces between these engines - looking at the way the power and emissions it looks like larger injectors and a remap have been done. On a web site .... a forum member claimed if you look at all the part numbers they are all identical (this person was...

Hi just thought i would report back - have just fitted large intercooler to TD4 :violent:....... 300x600x75mm ..... this was a very tight fit. Kept driverside feed position but had to redrill passenger side just under headlight. Was it wiorth it ...I think so... some surprising effects were...

Hi this is an awsome youtube video of a 110 assending Gatesgarth Pass....has any freelander ever attempted this???? if so are there any clips...???? Land Rover Defender's ascent of Gatesgarth Pass - YouTube

This shows just how good the basic baby landrover is........ A Freelander Off Road - YouTube Enjoy..........

Hi all I am a proud owner of quite a decent old TD4 mk1 ..... with all the usual recomended bits added synergy etc. Decided to tow my unlaiden trailor up a slippery slope in driving rain. Maninly thick grass ... I have really good grippy AT Hankook tyres (one stage back from Knobblies) and good...

I am considering buying a D3 ..... and have been looking at the issues associated with ownership......the key one looks like the dreaded EPB..... Checked out a great Web site DISCO3.CO.UK Photo Gallery - Bodsy's Brake Bible/Bodsy's Brake Bible Version 1.6a - LATEST VERSION Bodsy's Brake...

Hi I am considering Discovery 3 2.7 diesel .... possibly auto what are the known issues with this truck..... I did google it appears vibration is an issue on some (torque converter?) Delicate belts??? (do they have a history of snapping early? ulp) Electrical??? Your advice would be well...

Hi.....my Hippo has done 122k and is running great... however, it runs at a mega low temperature..... on the motorway in reasonably cold air the guage never gets off the cold zone.....it is just a fraction off stop. In summer it is better but only just past cold zone. It only ever gets up to...

Hi my replacement recon VCU ...... seems quite tight when running the car for around 20 miles I find the VCU is warm ..... is this normal. This is a replacement VCU the last one leaked.....but it ran cooler (before and after leak) and mpg was better... Freelander Spares replaced with no...

Hi my fuel consumption has recently plumeted from 38-39 to about 34mpg:eek:, I notice I can here my tank fuel pump working harded click click click - also the fuel burning heater has been very active. I assume the engine will run a bit richer in the cold and also the FBH will consume a...

Hi trying to source new connector caps ...... trying desparately to avoid LR prices ...... has anybody got a suggestion for sourcing some new ones I can retro fit..........:rolleyes:

Hi my TD4 had passenger side rear brake sieze on - what a bind!!!:doh: I feared the worst and took drum off ..... this was tricky... but a few stiff clouts freed off drum...I was then able to prize and wriggle drum off.:D I thought handbrake cable had siezed ..... but no .... where it attches...

Hi how do you change oil in rear diff ..... can you remove one of the bolts....to drain.......and conversley remove a bolt at top to refill???? Any advice????

:welcome2:Hi all, there is allot of talk about pesky TD4 fuel pumps failing .... indeed I had both of mine replaced last year (thank god the car warranty paid for it...phew). I know these pumps are an issue - so can you please post the time/milage duration pumps appear to be lasting. Also if it...

Hi I was talking to Alistort who do intercoolers for TD4 Hippo 1's .... and they do a full radiator size unit - about 3 times the size of std!!! ..... has anybody tried this..... according to supplier torque and power band greatly improved... Can't see why it should not work like Allard...

Hi really need some advice ..... recon vcu failed and put some strain on pinion..... pinion got a bit hot and rear oil seal failed (VCU now fixed) - this is not the 'o' ring but appears to be the seal that is located behind the flange of the propshaft mounting. IRD seems fine just the seal is...

Hi my out of warranty reconditioned IRD is leaking oil .... from pinion oil seal I believe you can replace this seal ......... I am after as much advice on this as possible ... I am tackling this next week. The prop flange looks a real swine to remove......... the seal itself ... will it pop out...

I could not belive it ...... read about a guy with Golf TDi 130 who doubled power output using NOs.....I didn't think it was compatible.....it appears diesel engines love it even more that petrol engines.........take a look at this link MV Developments ........ these guys even do a progressive...

Hi... I have been seeing allot of activity on the forums about adding 2 stroke oil to diesel. Allot of positive comments..... much quieter engines and better mpg. Apprantly cheap 2 stroke is best .... low ash ... don't use synthetic as it does not burn (could effect exhaust).... My brother is...