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So I'm after a couple of pointers of things to check. On the first start of the day after the car has stood overnight, I'm getting a transmission noise for the first few hendred metres, when accelerating. It's a whine that sounds very much like an original mini transmission. I suspect the...

So a problem which has begun to appear today has got me wondering. I've had my FL1 TD4 for ten years now and done just over 100K in it. About 70k miles ago (roughly) I had to replace the starter solenoid contacts. Today, the car has been intermittently not starting and it's the same problem. A...

I'm after a bit of help trying to diagnose a problem with tyre wear and steering. I've had a search around the forum but I'm still head scratching a little. I'm experiencing tyre wear to both edges of both front wheels (although most pronounced on the outer edge of the front left), and the car...

Does anybody have the fitting instructions for the facelift podded driving lights that they might be able to scan/photograph and share? I've been given some nice aftermarket spot lights, and I already have the genuine switch from the accessory set (liberated from a scrap car). I'd like to...

If you are after map disks for the Becker head unit, fitted in Freelander 1 facelift HSE models and some Discovery 2s (and maybe others?). I have generated image files of the disks and hosted them on dropbox. The map version is 2006 and there are four disks in the set and the coverage is as...

Despite wanting to update the audio in my car for some time I'm still running with the Becker unit (as I now use a nice bluetooth adapter plugged into the multi changer line in. Anyway, recently the boy was messing about in the front of the car and managed to crack the nav disk and it won't...

For the last few months the PDC system on my 2005 FL1 has been playing up. After driving in pretty wet weather it will error. Then after a week of so of dry weather it works again, until the next moderately wet drive. All the sensors are clicking all the time, and whilst I have a known working...

So in my quest to keep the interior of my FL1 as fresh and spick and span as I can, I want to sort a few things which niggle me. I've been inspired by the recent door card refurbs on here, so will be doing mine at some point. I'll also tackle the saggy headlining in the not too distant future...

Does anyone know where I could get a new one? Mine is getting pretty worn and really could do with replacing but I can't seem to find a supplier. They're readily available for the manual, but just can't find one for the auto. Is it a main dealer job?

So I thought I'd just enquire here. On 14th of September, three of my colleagues are embarking on a Lands End to John O'Groats cycle trip and I've foolishly agreed to be their support man with the (not so) trusty Hippo. Although we have breakdown cover I was wondering how keen LZIR members might...

I'm looking for an oil cooler for my TD4 as it seems to have given up the ghost and is leaking oil into the coolant. Whilst looking around for a new one I've come across the supplier below and they have some pretty cheap ones. However, they're all brands that I don't know and I'm definitely a...

Quick question. Upon changing the front VCU bearing I found that the propshaft gaiter had a small split in it. I thought it would be prudent to change it whilst the prop was off so I ordered a new GKN one. When it arrived I got on with the job but there was an issue which concerned me. The...

I've been embarking on a programme of replacing various tired parts of my TD4 FL1 suspension to cure various knocks, rattles and other noises, but I could now do with a bit of advice. In recent weeks I've been experiencing a reasonably clear and firm knock, seemingly coming from the off side...

I have a leak on my thermostat where the coolant rail mates with the stat housing. I've been putting off sorting it for quite some time now given the hassle involved in replacing the stat. I'm pretty sure that replacing the o ring will solve it but I was wondering if the o ring can be replaced...

I'm wondering what people's experiences are having replaced the solenoid contacts? I did mine a couple of years ago and all has been well. Recently though when starting the car, on three or four occasions it's not turned over.I first thought it was something to do with gear selection sensor(?)...

Recently my left rear brake drum has been making a sort of light scraping noise and I can hear clicking when coming to a stop. The handbrake performance is also poor. New shoes and drums were the order of the day I thought, followed by cable adjustment. I made the necessary purchase including a...

Happy Christmas all. Hope you're enjoying a problem free period of festive motoring. Anyway, over the break I'm embarking on a few jobs on the FL here and there. Brake pads, oil change, rear window regulators and speakers to name a few. I am also going to be fitting some lovely new 8" driving...

So I decided today that a recent occasional noise now needs further investigation. It's hard to describe but occurs at the same time that a worn CV joint would make a noise, but it doesn't sound like a worn CV joint! I'm baffled. It's a sort of repetitive firm groan, when on a fair bit of lock...

I'm replacing the trailing links complete on my 2005 TD4 auto. I'd like to do the job properly so I am hopeful that I can do the hub bushes too. There seems to be very little about them on the forum and I was wondering if many people had done them, and without the LR tool? Any tips or pointers...

I'm about to embark on a prolonged period of bush replacement. I'm well aware of the differing opinions/pros & cons of OEM rubber vs polyurethane but I can't help thinking that sometimes rubber is better, and for other occasions, an alternative might be advantageous. Although it's not always...