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1997 L series 166,000miles smokes abit first thing but ok.

I did the same as wedley 2000,about 4 years ago , cut the boot floor on top of the chassis there is a inspection hole above the bolt so you can get the mig torch in. Welded in a plate around the captive nut ,I found it easier than working from the underside.

Hello ,I have a 1997 L series with 166k on the clock most things still work on it,but sometimes it turns over and does not start and has to be left for a hour or so . It will then work ok for the next couple weeks .When this happens the injection pump is buzzing away but its like the fuel stop...

151000 l series diesel ,heater plugs ,belt pulley , starter bushes and a couple of diff bushes in the last 30000 miles

Take off the underbody tray and side cover , from the under side unbolt the tensioner fit the new one.If its just the bearing thats gone you can buy one for about £5.00 but you have to split the pulley ,no special tools needed.The job should take about an hour.

Thanks Chaser , i had fitted the correct bulb but the filements where welded to gether so fitted a new bulb and problem gone! I can go out at night now!.

When i put my side lights on the engine loses power and chugs along but when i turn them off the car runs spot on.On checking the lights the brake lights come on when the side lights are on and when pressing the brake pedal the dash board back lights come on . Ideas please , could it be earth...

Have found out what the problem is ,removed the under engine tray found a pipe hanging down with what looks like a in line filter on the end pushed it back on and turned the key started straight away ,so morale of this tale look for the easy things first .

My freelander 03 td4 wont start,have mixed reports about where fuel pump is located,it seems like it is getting no fuel,i can't hear a buzzing noise when i turn the key on, before i stopped it the engine management light came on for about 10 sec then went off,this happened two or three times in...

My door will not open from the inside or outside.The button is poping up on the key and the remote but the door is still locked . help please

Removed the two rear body mounts and found its alot more rotten then i thought ! Removed the rear quarter panel and found that there is rot all over the back so welded a patch on the rear upright,just another 15 holes to go.

Mine was reg 11.97 and has done 126000 and i changed the oil put new contacts in the starter and will have to weld up the n/s/r sub frame due to cracks in frame. Has been in rear wheel drive for as long as i have owened it.Total cost in repairs and maintenace for one year has been £21 ,wiper...

R reg xdei bangs from rear when setting off ,in rear wheel drive , drivers door cable broken,not done bugger all to it in the last year except drive it and wash it every 2 months. Average of 42mpg ,125000 miles and not a spot of rust on it.

R reg diesel 125000 miles 1.Stuck in rear wheel drive 2.Some times the solenoid sticks 3.Rear door needs a good push to shut 4.Alarm makes a funny bleeping noise 5 Rear diff clunks 6 Does 40+ to the gallon 7 Front brakes sticking Other than that i have not even lifted the bonnet I...

P38 because its the only Range Rover i have owned. Sitting in your arm chair floating on a cushion of air as you drive up the road,it was great but then i had to sell it. Some time life is not fair.Drive a Gaylander now!

Thank you Austen I will drop the box when i get time and have a look .

Hi Sorry taken a long time to reply but computer went tits up, it looks like some thing in my gear box is U/S so i will drive it till it falls apart. It looks like i may have to fix the disco and then park the Freelander up while i fix it .

The traction control light was flashing away when i had on the grass but only the rear wheels were spinning .When i removed the prop i dropped it in gear but no drive and no noise from the box at all ,it just sat there prop back on and away it goes. The diff seams to move about a bit but the...

I have a bit of a knock from the rear diff so i thought i will drop the prop to the rear and see if it stops knocking. Mondeo mode as its known well mine has no drive at the front and is rear wheel drive only . I refitted the prop and drove up a grassy knoll and rear wheels spin and sod all at...

Hello The spare wheel well filling with water i removed the bottom bung painted wax oil around the well and have had never a drop of water in the well since