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Hi guys, I'm after a single wheel spacer to move the spare wheel out a bit from the carrier, reason being so I can fit a rear wheel mounted bike rack which currently won't go on because it snags on the high level brake light arm thing, probably need 15-20mm ish for clearance if anyone has one...

Hi guys, looking for some technical advice regarding the remote fob/unlocking system, when I bought the car last year the fob supplied didn't work, I've tried the usual stuff like new battery and checking the solder on the battery holder which made no difference, I've tried replacing the...

Hi guys, recently I had my mechanic clean up the rear brake shoes and drums and fit new hand brake cables, what I'm finding now is that quite often after the car has been parked for a few hours when I release the hand brake to pull away the rear brakes are binding and I have to use reverse then...

wish I hadn't mentioned it! ;-)

Hi guys, I've been trying to get a photo of my Hippo to show as an avatar photo on my posts but for some reason it won't work, I've got the photo showing if I access my profile but it's not there on my posts, I assume it's because it's too large, but as I only use my iPhone and iPad to come on...

Hi guys, I've just found out from the chap who took my hippo for its MOT that although worthy of an MOT pass my handbrake cables need replacing, my skills on the spanners are little more than complete novice so is this a job best left for a mechanic or is it a simple job to do?

Hi all, when I bought my Freelander I discovered that at some point a previous owner had used wood screws to hold the n/s upper lens in place, now I'm intending to fit light guards at some point and I presume the guards fix via the lens screw holes so can anyone tell me if the guards come with...

Got back on Tuesday after my holiday to Holland, the Hippo drove faultlessly for the 600 miles and we even got a bit of easy off roading in, a good friend who I met up with over there very kindly gave me his spare set of G4 decals and fitted them for me.

Hi all, as my Hippo is the first car I've owned which actually has working air con I'm wondering about the amount of condensation (at least I hope it's condensation) I'm seeing dripping from underneath the car either when the air con is on or just after it's turned off, I assume the amount can...

Hi all, whilst I was having the aircon sorted yesterday the guy mentioned the possibility of stones flying up through the wide gaps in the front grille area and smashing into the aircon rad, he recommended some kind of mesh be installed between the rad and the grille to stop any stones hitting...

Hi all, as it will be the first time I've ever taken a car abroad next month or even driven abroad do I need to take copies/originals of driving licence and log book?, clearly a copy of the insurance cert. would be a good idea but I just want to make sure I've covered the bases if you can think...

Tried the search thing but nothing specific came up, recently whilst my Hippo was in my local LR dealership having a new key coded to the car they said that my old remote fob was kaput and that they'd been unsuccessful in linking a new one due to something in the system not working and stopping...

Hi all, I know the Hippo is renown for the rear brake shoes glazing over but being a bit of a Numpty mechanics wise I'm looking for a bit of technical advice, I can get 5 clicks max on my hand brake but on engaging 1st gear and gently easing the clutch pedal up I can begin to pull away without a...

Hi all, today I picked up a new key for my FL1 from my local LR dealer, they of course checked my reg. and took a copy of my log book and driving licence for ordering purposes however although the new key is a perfect copy of the key itself it won't start the car, I'm assuming there is a problem...

Hi all, I need to change the bulb on the fag lighter in my Td4, I've followed the instructions in the Haynes manual but I'm buggered if I can get the lighter body out to get to the bulb, any clues?.....please..... :-)

Hi guys, soon after buying my Hippo I had all four road wheels re-booted but had the best of the old tyres kept as the spare for financial reasons, I'm now toying with the idea of replacing that with one to match the new set, but I can't help thinking if this is a waste of time and money as the...

Hi guys, I've taken out the tiny bulb set into the hazards button but can't seem to find a local supplier with a bulb that small, any ideas or should I go to a LR dealer?

Hi all, quick question regarding the operation of HDC, I couldn't find a match on a search so here goes, never having used it before I selected HDC this evening and pulled away in first gear, without any throttle I could hear odd noises from the transmission (or could have been the ABS), it was...

Hi all, had a diesel leak over the engine of my Freelander-cleaned up as much as I could but is there a risk of the spilt fuel catching fire from the heat of the engine or will it just dry up in time? Also I was planning on adding Wynns oil leak stop when I do an oil change, do any of you have...

Hi guys, need a quick answer please, I planned on doing an oil change this morning but for the life of me I can't get the under tray off, the plastic bit was riveted on the sides and I've undone the bolts at the back but I'm fooked if I can get it off at the front-it seems stuck down, any...