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  1. Just an update. There are no signs of water in the passenger footwell. Any other suggestions?
  2. Ta Kiwi, I'll have a look in the passenger footwell then and see if there is any signs of water.
  3. Thanks again. Just noticed that since I topped up the coolant a few days ago the level doesn't appear to have dropped noticeably. Its been a few hundred miles is that normal with hgf? I would have expected it to be a consistent loss.
  4. Thanks for the reply. There doesn't appear to be any of the other issues you mention. Car is running well, just that the coolant level has dropped from max to min in thellast 2000 miles or so.
  5. Hi all I noticed that my freelander has lost quite a bit of coolant since I checked the levels a few hundred miles ago. It has not been overheating though according to the temp gauge. Is this still likely to be hgf? There doesn't appear to be any obvious leaks anywhere. What else can I check to confirm or rule out hgf? There doesn't appear to be any other running issues at present. Have topped up the coolant for the meantime and will check it every journey. Any ideas would be appreciated. Cheers
  6. Thanks for that Jan. Was it relatively straight forward to do? Don't have much experience with car mechanics. Cheers
  7. Hi All, Just a quick question about some problems I am having with my front widescreen wipers. They are getting stuck when on the intermittent setting, and not returning to the bottom. They work OK when on the constant settings but when you turn them off they don't return again. If you time it right you can get them to stop in the right position Is this a common problem? Does it mean new motor and linkage and how easy is this to fix myself for a novice to car mechanics? Thanks, Jimmy
  8. The advisories just state Exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gases (rear section) - Exhaust rear section mounting bracket come away temporary repair to hold up exhaust So not sure which bracket it means. Is it the kind of thing that could be costly?
  9. Hi All So still on the look out for my new toy. Seen a 52 plate td4 with 114k on the clock, asking for just over £2000. Looks decent with full land rover service history and clutch and flywheel replaced at 70k. Only problem is that it only has a few months mot. The last mot had advisories for minor exhaust leak and exhaust mounting bracket. Is anyone able to give me some idea of costs that might be involved should they cause a fail at next test? What are people's opinions? Ta Jimmy
  10. Just an update.. Have had a look and the wiring had become detached from the switch. Will have to purchase myself I soldering iron and try and sort at somepoint.
  11. Thanks FF. I have read the manual and as far as I understand it am doing things correctly. But still no light coming on (apart from when I turn the ignition on). Maybe the switch isn't working??? On another note...I took the car to a land rover specialist this morning to ask what they thought about the VCU. He took it for a drive and say he wouldn't be concerned about it, the tightness I was feeling was normal for a freelander. Just have to keep and eye on it. Potentially that's one bill saved.
  12. Well I've got it booked in with Bell tomorrow evening to get it replaced by them. Saves me a job and doesn't cost a fortune to have them fix it. Worth it for the piece of mind a reckon. Still not 100% convinced its actually passed it but worth doing anyway at the cars done over 70k. Thanks for the advice guys. Now onto the the next thing on the list of bits that need looked into......
  13. So finally have a Freelander ! And a list of things that might need putting right...... First on the the to do list in VCU and propshaft bearings, am booked in at Bell Engineering to get them fitted tomorrow night. My next concern is a very slight dragging/scuffing noise coming from what sounds like under the passenger side front corner (not exactly sure where). Am kind of hoping it might be the prop shaft bearings and should find out tomorrow, failing that possibly wheel bearing or brakes sticking??? Any other ideas??? Also I tested the HDC this morning on a not very steep hill. It felt like it was working but the light was not lit on the dash. It lights up when I turn the ignition but not when I engage the HDC. Probably going to just leave it as it but just wondered if anyone had any ideas? My final item on the list is reversing. I can engage reverse ok but there doesn't seem to be much drive in it. Its fine for short distances at very low speed but I had to reverse down my lane earlier and it just keep feeling like I had no power and engine was whining, just didn't seem to have much drive. Hard to describe really but that's the best I can do. Is this normal for Freelander? Despite this am loving having the Freelander it all adds to the fun! Cheers guys, Jimmy
  14. Ta Egg n Chips. Actually didnt end up with that one in the end. Went to collect it and it was a heap. Gear wouldn't engage and tracking screwed not to mention the dashboard lit up like a christmas tree. However have since picked up a little 1.8 for a fair price, looks like its had most essential work done too. Just need to sort the VCU and that is starting to fail. Really happy with it though.
  15. Is there anyone in the Derby, Leics, Notts area that would be able to give me a hand removing the prop on my freelander? Apparently its easier with a couple of people and have never really undertaken anything like this before. Or is anyone able to offer a step by step guide as to how to do it? Do I need any special, axle stands or anything? Am I correct in thinking that I don't need to put a blanking plate on if it is only short term? Plan at the moment is to get the prop shaft off then drive to Bell Engineering and get them to fit a new VCU while I wait. Thanks, James
  16. So is general opinion to wait till it starts having symptoms before changing it or do it before hand as a precaution?
  17. So think I have finally found one. Just put down a deposit on a 2002 td4 ES with only 89k on the clock and part service history. Very happy didn't think I would be able to get one like this. Will be collecting it tomorrow. Will just need to see about the vcu if that hasnt been done and also double check the breather filter has been changed and if not change it. Is that an easy job? Will keep you posted Ta James
  18. Hi again, As some of you know from my previous post I am on the hunt for a freelander 1. Preferably a 2.0 diesel L series unless a particularly decent petrol comes along. I have read that the vcu should be replaced at about 70k to prevent damage to the drive chain and ird. Is it a big job to do. Expensive from a garage or a possible diy?...cant say I'm that mevhanically minded. Any ideas of costs and what's involved etc would be great. Cheers James
  19. Right so 2.0 l series looks like it might be the one to go for. I do a fair bit of motorway driving too so could be better dor that. Seen 2 with full service history and just less than 100k on the clock that are within budget. Is the vcu replaced as standard during the service schedule? Although you say there tends not to be a problem with hg on diesels is there a recommend point to change them? Thanks for alk the helo guys!
  20. Well just back from looking at that 1.8 and it was an absolute heap. Not a bit how the seller had described it so walked away. Could see it being a money pit. Think diesel might be the way forward. Obviously to fit budget will be looking at higher mileages than the 1.8s? What do you guys consider a reasonable mileage for a 2000? Seen a couple that could be affordable with just shy of 100k on the clock. What are people's thought's? Obviously will be checking for service history and hg, timing belt and viscous coupling. Cheers, James
  21. Thanks for the advice guys. Sounds like you have had a bit of a nightmare CJ1! Have been doing lots of reading up, there seems to be more negative stuff that positive but then again I suppose people are more likely to be negative. I think in conclusion I am still going to go for it. As long as I look after it and make sure I get people that know what they are doing to do any work that may need done I think it should be a fine little car for a 18months. I'll keep you posted as to how things go!
  22. Hi All, I am looking at purchasing my first freelander after a few years away from Land Rovers. I have just gone back to uni after a few years working so budget is tight, just need something that should last 18months or so, no more than 15000miles I would have thought. I have seen a 2000 1.8. It has had a lot of work done to it in the last few years and was wondering if you thought I should be concerned about it. It has a full service history and 6 months mot with no advisories. It has covered 79K but approx 15K ago it had a brand new land rover engine put it by a land over specialist. At the same time it had new I.R.D, gearbox clutch and release bearing, viscous coupling and propshaft bearings and finally exhaust system from manifold on including catalytic converter. All paperwork in present to support this work. These seems like a lot of work to me and the price the guy wants for the car is reasonable. Do you think I should be reassured or concerned by this? Also do you think the new engine will have one of the mulitlayered head gaskets? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, James
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