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Hi all, I’ve been using Pirelli Scorpion STR tyres on my 06 Freelander 1 TD4. I’m about to change all four tyres but have found out they no longer make the Pirelli Scorpion STR tyres. What tyres are you useing. I’ve also just had a disaster. Recently had a new clutch fitted then noticed a...

Morning guys, just a quick question for all you knowledgable people out there. Will a pre facelift 2003 TD4 BMW engine clutch kit fit onto a facelift 2006 TD4 BMW engine. Just wondering if there is any difference in the clutch between the two engines. Thanks guys

Hi All, I had a breakdown in Cornwall over the weekend. The RAC came out to have a look and put his diagnostics machine on the car. He detected the fuel rail sensor had gone and as it was a Saturday afternoon could not get anybody to repair it so we ended up leaving the car in Cornwall and using...

Hi All, Thinking of putting DRL's on my facelift FL1. What you got (pictures) and where you get them from please. Cheers Grayo

Hi All, Can somebody give me the part number for the pollen filter in a 2006 facelift Freelander TD4. I ordered one over the Internet form a company who said it was the right one but when it arrived this morning I found it to be to small, smaller than the one that's already installed.

Hi All, Has anybody purchased a brand new GKN VCU + GKN Bearings from Land-Rover Transmitions, from Clacton-on-Sea and if so are they any good or ones to avoid. My 06 TD4 has now done 84000 plus miles and showing no signs of having a VCU problem but considering the mileage I'm thinking of...

Just had a email with this offer, can't see the need for it really but somebody has got to make some money somewhere I suppose. IRD BLANKING PLATE

We are away on holiday in the caravan with the grand kids at moment and have a bit of a problem Went to local shop yesterday and when I got back I noticed a lot of smoke from exhaust on tick over. Would this be a sensor or something more serious ??? The car is a 2006 TD4 with 62000 on...

I've got an Al-ko ATC unit for sale if any body is interested. It's for a caravan with an MPTLM 1301kg to 1500kg asking £250 +£10 delivery. I purchased this ATC, for my caravan then realised I needed the next weight model up so had to purchase another one. Comes with everything needed to...

Just been down to my local LR dealer to pick up a couple of plactic riverts that hold the snow guard in place near the fuel filter housing that I broke when changing the filter. Just had an amazing offer on a brand new Freelander GS. The salesman said he could do a deal on my 06 Freelander 1...

Hi All, I have ordered a pair of Graystone GE15, spring assisters today as I tow a large caravan with an MPTLM of 1600kg. I know you are supposed to boil them in water for ten minutes before fitting but just wondered if there were any other tips to make fitting a little easier. is it a good...

Hi All, Following on from my "Power Fold Mirrors" thread I was having a quick look late last night and noticed what looked like a wire hanging down in the passanger footwell near the heater assembly. I'm just wondering if this wire could be from the door mirror "ECU/Mirror Retraction Control...

Hi All, About six months ago I replaced the power fold mirrors with the ones from ebay, they have worked great until today. There is power going to the mirrors because you can move the actual mirror around but for some reason both mirrors will not fold in or out, this only happend today I have...

Hi Austen, I would be very grateful if you could clarify a problem I think I may have with my prop/VCU. I had both the bearings changed about 15 months ago by a garage, yesterday I had to fit two new bearings again (I did this myself) after the bearings were fitted I noticed the UV joints...

I was reading a thread a couple of weeks ago where somebody had pushed pieces of plastic bag up inside the seal to expand it in size to make the seal against the door better and cure his leak. I can't find the thread now but it got me thinking!!. Instead of pushing pieces of plastic bag up...

Hi All, I plan on changing my prop bearings soon as one of them is making a noise. Both bearings were changed 15 months ago. I watched the guy do this job so am pretty confident I can do it myself. The question is what size is the long reach socket needed to go over the splines on the shaft...

Hi All, I changed my engine oil yesterday. In the book it say's 8L is needed to refill, after it was all drained I changed the filter then started to re-fill the engine with oil. I put in 5L then added a measured 2L more. I started the engine and let it tick over for 10 minutes then turned...

Hi All, Sorry to be a pain!! I've searched for the answer to this but can't find one. Does anybody know the size of the hex or AF for the drain plug on the manual gear box on my TD4 and is it the same size for the filler/level plug. Thanks all Grayo

Hi All, Please could one of you kind folk confirm that this is the fuel filter needed for my 2006 TD4 Freelander. WJN10046 | Fuel Filter - 2.0 Diesel (WEB EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL OFFER) Many thanks Grayo

Hi All, I have search the forum for info on the crank case filter for a 2006 TD4 but can't find anything relating to this year freelander. As I'm about to do a service on the car I was looking at changing the crank case filter for the BMW oil separator upgrade. Reading through the forum...