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    Durek

    in Freelander Forum

    Posted

    Durek

    i dont know what the problem is with the battery terminal, it must be quite

    obvious by looking at it closely, mabe the nut and bolt through the clamp

    needs replacing, more important is if you use the vehicle with a loose connection

    on the battery you will damage the alternator, which will then need replacing

    probably £150 +

     

    regards

    Chris h.

    Rumbling noise

    in Freelander Forum

    Posted

    Hi Dezzie

    sounds like there are several issues-

    When you have driven several miles , touch the wheel hub/rim does it seem unusually hot? is there a brake type

    smell, if so it sounds like you have a seized caliper / brake pad , it could be a simple case of removing the pins and

    pads & cleaning, or replacement of caliper, an easy job to replace, as for the rumble noise cv joint ?

    Regards

    Chris h

    Freelander2 2010/11

    in Freelander Forum

    Posted

    Tim

    thanks for info, all understood, am i right in thinking that there was/is a facelift model 2010/Sept onwards which

    included the all terain gizmo's (rotary nob in front of gearstick) .......Also better fuel emision's (Tax £180 not £240).

    I ask this because i am sure that the bigger emision users, will probably find that their road tax will continue to

    climb with time, thanks to the goverments increaseing TAX requirements.

    So if i want a FR2 no "gizmoe's) it would be prior to 2010/sept, ( i would probably go for a GS.model) Hope that

    makes Sense ?.

    Chris H.

    Freelander2 2010/11

    in Freelander Forum

    Posted

    Hello Group

    i would appeciate your opinion.

    My freelander1 Serengeti td4 2003, (owned for 8years) is not getting

    any yonger (like me) so i am thinking of getting a MK2.

    I have spent quite a lot of time checking the differance between the two types

    (mk1/2) and have come to the decision that they are really differant vehicles

    that use the same name (Freelander)

    My main concerns are............

    Terain Response

    CBC

    DSC

    RSC

    these electronic gizmoes are good, i am not doubting them, but i am cocerned

    that if they go wrong, what the cost will be to repair, as i guess they are all

    electronic and would probably require the Landrover type diagnostic equipment

    to find the fault/s. Am i right to view these as inpending problems? or am i worrying

    for no reason, bearing in mind that if i am not able to repair myself, my local LR

    dealer are charging £70 plus per hour

    I am looking for a MK2 around 35/40k miles

    What can you tell me. Regards Chris H (Dover Kent)

    Window

    in Freelander Forum

    Posted

    Hello Keith

    I would reckomend changing the complete regulator and cables, see Rimmer Bros...website.

    I have fitted the aftermarket set they show at £55inc. not worth trying to repair......

    fitted two years or more, ago and no problems, took me around 11/2 hours, nothing difficult

    just dont let go of the glass !

    rear end window (FL1 td4) 2003

    in Freelander Forum

    Posted

    eggnchips-thanks for reply

    Since i posted my last, i have done a test -............... I find that if you operate the window from the dash rocker switch (rear end window) it operates

    normally up and down without any obvious problems, however, if i operate the rear door switch it "clicks" but the rear glass does not move down to clear the upper door lip seal, although the door has opened.

    This leads me to two conclusions first the door switch could have a fault, or the regulator is faulty, i will get my trusty "Haynes" manuel out this week end and have a read.

    Thanks everyone Chris h

    rear end window (FL1 td4) 2003

    in Freelander Forum

    Posted

    Hi Group

    rear end window has stopped operating, the door switch "clicks" when operated but no movement up or

    down on glass. Have replaced both front door regulators in the past without any problems, but i have heard a while back

    that the rear window has to be "syncronised" when the regulator is changed, otherwise the window does "funny" things.

    I see the LR part from Rimmer Bros is £280, and aftermarket is £91, as i have used the aftermarket ones in the

    past i intend to use the same for rear window.

    Any guidance before i start dismantling would be usefull.

    Thanks in advance

    Chris H

    Towbar which type?

    in Freelander Forum

    Posted

    Hi Pete,

    there are previous notes on this subject, but i did mine couple of years ago.......

    from memory the multi connection block is behind the offside rear light cluster, you

    remove the right inside rear boot panel to get access, also there is a hole below to run

    the cable in, the relay you have to change and that is right of steerig wheel, and

    below, remove panel, unplug flasher unit, and fit the replacement unit for towing,

    the reversing sensors i know nothing about, but i guess as long as the

    tow bar does not obscure their "view" there is no problem, i bought the wiring

    kit from Delegrah Maidstone....01634 717713, took me approx couple of hours.

    Regards Chris H

    Warning - Winter Tyres

    in Freelander Forum

    Posted

    Hi Fruit_UK & Landmannnn

    Thanks both for your inputs....... Yes i agree 100% to use local whenever possible, the problem

    is that as of last week there were no winter tyres in the UK even at the main dealers, i tried

    Landrover (Barretts Canterbury) i tried my local garage & i tried Quickfit etc but no joy.

    The web was a last resort,...I phoned Visa yesterday and they do not want to know before 30 days

    have passed,...they confirmed that Mytyres have already taken £862.

    Will post a reply if the tyres arrive ? anyone interested in the other 4 if 8 tyres arrive ?

    they are Mitchelin Latitude Alpine 215/65/16/T .

    Regards Chris H

    Warning - Winter Tyres

    in Freelander Forum

    Posted

    I hope you get sorted, probably just a computer mistake.

    However please all of you consider this and please it isn't a smart ar*e reply, but there is definitely something in it. I deal with a bloke who runs an independant tyre supplier down the road, i've been dealing with him for 25 years, i know his first name, his family and where he lives, sometimes he's cheap and other times he costs a bit more, I always get service when I turn up and its personal. Punctures, new valves balancing all at minimal cost and with all the modern kit to back up the service. Hey the internet and mail order can be great but think about what happens when you need a tyre saturday morning so you can go pay and play. Cheers Eric.

    Warning - Winter Tyres

    in Freelander Forum

    Posted

    Hi All, just a quick note.

    Last week i ordered 4 x Mitchalin Alpin winter tyres from "Mytyres.com" @ £431.20 delivered

    to UK. I understand that they are a German company, with a depot in Oxford.

    Today i find that they have taken £862.40 for eight tyres !! .......I have phoned all

    numbers on their website and can only get as far as a answering machine, they also

    have not answered six emails that i have been sending since last Saturday.

    Question, has anyone on the LR4x4.com list had recent dealings with Mytyres ? and

    did you get your order? - Any Info gratefully received.

    Thanks Chris H (snowing heavy between Dover & canterbury)

    snow/winter tyres

    in Freelander Forum

    Posted

    Hi Group, another winter fast approaching, and it looks to be icy early on.

    Freelander1 2003 TD4 going well - recently moved to semi-rural in kent, 10 mile

    drive to work, and am considering some winter tyres - Question........

    what do you fit & would you reckomend any tyre in particular ? my budget is no

    more than £100 per corner, also where can i get some inexspensive rims or does

    anyone have a set they want to part with.

    regards to all have a safe winter.... Chris H

    Filter BMW (Cycloid) Freelander TD4

    in Freelander Forum

    Posted

    Hi All,just a quick input- many moons ago "Rustymark" gave me details of a filter

    conversion (Cycloid) for the diesel BMW 3 series engines.

    Part number (BMW) 11 12 7 799 224 (Breather assembly)

    have at long last ordered same from BMW Broadoak Rd, Canterbury total kit £40.42,

    hopefully this will end me having to change that little felt filter at £35 a time,

    will update in a few weeks to give you my opinion and fitting experiance.

    Regards Chris H

    TD4 Towbar Fitting

    in Freelander Forum

    Posted

    Hi keith,

    quite simple - well mine was. tow bar kit has electric harness and multi plastic plug, remove

    offside rear side panel (inside boot)and you then have access to wiring loom and plastic connector plug,

    working from memory it is somewhere behind light cluster, also their is a rubber/plastic

    grommet somewhere below this enabling you to bring the multi core cable and plug into the space

    behind light cluster from underneath, the tow bar fits to the under body/chassis and has

    pre drilled holes with captivated nuts in situ, so simply fit bolts and tighten, you also

    have to change the flasher unit/relay (i had to) which is under the front offside shelf/dash

    total time around 2 hours should do it, -a pit is very handy.

    mine is a 2003 TD4 serengeti.

    hope this helps Chris H

    TD4 Towbar Fitting

    in Freelander Forum

    Posted

    Afternoon All,

    Have been looking at fitting a towbar onto the old Hippo, will go for the twin electric type as I have use of a caravan from time to time. Have been quoted from an independent garage £320 +VAT for a Witter model which I know are a trusted brand, waiting for a price from the main stealer for a genuine LR part, though I'm sure will be double the price or maybe more.

    I have a good knowledge of electrickery, though have never fitted a towbar before, a pal told me the wiring harness should already have a connector to attach to the towbar wiring harness, I have seen these on Witter and Towsure websites, though is it as easy as that? If so I will fit the kit myself.

    Any help or advise would be kindly appreciated :D

    Cheers

    Keith

    Heated seats

    in Freelander Forum

    Posted

    Hi Muppetdodger

    read your last, cannot help on heated seats - but i have a TD4 2003 serangeti, which also has a leak,

    the tool compartment under the boot floor fills up with water! - was this your problem (i know it is a common problem on freelander's, what did you do to adjust the tailgate window ?

    regards Chris

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