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    xDParis64 reacted to GrumpyGel's post in the thread MAKE MY MIND UP with Haha Haha.
    Yeh, but both have a 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
    May 22, 2025
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    xDParis64 replied to the thread Freelander 1 Starts then dies.
    It may not prime every key turn unless it's not been primed for a while, it will also not prime constantly, It will only be for a short period. Try pressing the button in the top right of the engine bay, it sits at the top of the firewall, spent...
    May 22, 2025
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    xDParis64 reacted to saxavordian's post in the thread MAKE MY MIND UP with Like Like.
    As for physical disabilities I would say no for Evoque or Freelander. 1. Unless you invest in adapting access and de access to front passenger seat and frame. 2. Are you physically capable of lifting your partner from seating to and from...
    May 22, 2025
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    xDParis64 reacted to mudinuri's post in the thread MAKE MY MIND UP with Like Like.
    Hi xDParis64, I"m just about to drive the 5 miles to look at the Juke. I will let everyone on this site know what I think about it. cheers
    May 22, 2025
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    xDParis64 replied to the thread MAKE MY MIND UP.
    I don't have an F2, but I do have a Petrol Juke, Don't... They are not nearly as big as they seem! Tiny little things, I am simply keeping mine alive so I don't have to buy another car, Insurance at 21 is horrid, 3 cars is all I can do!
    May 22, 2025
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    xDParis64 reacted to martin41076's post in the thread What have you done to your Freelander today with Like Like.
    Also tidied up the bonnet lettering which was looking a bit tired with some vinyl wrap.
    May 19, 2025
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    xDParis64 reacted to martin41076's post in the thread What have you done to your Freelander today with Like Like.
    Finally got round to respraying the roof. Rattle can job, took it back to bare metal and went for it. Did the roof bars and end caps as well. Not perfect, but happy for a first attempt and should keep it protected for a few more years.
    May 19, 2025
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    xDParis64 replied to the thread Feels like handbrake is on! FL1 1998 1.8.
    Unrelated but I always wanted a red one 🤤
    May 16, 2025
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    xDParis64 reacted to andyfreelandy's post in the thread Feels like handbrake is on! FL1 1998 1.8 with Like Like.
    No the 'in gear' bit is not correct. The four wheels are connected together by differentials IRD and propshaft. The gearbox connects the engine to the whole lot. One wheel up passes all the torque through the rear diff then the VCU and ends with...
    May 16, 2025
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    xDParis64 replied to the thread Feels like handbrake is on! FL1 1998 1.8.
    Ah! I see. Must've meant when I first tried the OWUT I must've had more than 1 wheel up 😂 , because it spun freely for me unless it was in gear at which point it would not spin freely because 5kg is not enough to spin 1st gear.
    May 16, 2025
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    xDParis64 reacted to John_l_k's post in the thread Feels like handbrake is on! FL1 1998 1.8 with Like Like.
    All back together, wheels spinning freely, foot brakes and handbrake work, and everything frees off when released. All good, job done thank you. I can only put it down to the order I did it last time that messed it up, or maybe not enough of a...
    May 16, 2025
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    xDParis64 replied to the thread Feels like handbrake is on! FL1 1998 1.8.
    Spring looks good, if it wasn't being stretched / if the spring had no gaps between coils it would be an issue. But compared to my one, that looks fine. Good Luck!
    May 16, 2025
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    xDParis64 reacted to John_l_k's post in the thread Feels like handbrake is on! FL1 1998 1.8 with Like Like.
    Best I could do regarding pictures of that spring. It looks well to my eye. Going to try and reassemble now. Wish me luck. One thought I have had in all of this, at least the VCU concern has been forgotten 😊 Although I will do the test...
    May 16, 2025
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    xDParis64 replied to the thread Feels like handbrake is on! FL1 1998 1.8.
    All looks to be assembled correctly. As I've said I'd have concern for this spring: I can't tell if it's damaged from here, but if you were able to adjust the handbrake and pump the footbrake without causing issues then I should imagine maybe it...
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    May 16, 2025
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    xDParis64 replied to the thread Freelander 1 Starts then dies.
    Sounds like a battery issue... Possibly a loose negative cable? check for loose ground cables and clean and reinstall the ones you can :) EDIT: Battery related issue, If the battery is not dying I doubt it is an issue directly with the battery.
    May 16, 2025
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    xDParis64 replied to the thread Feels like handbrake is on! FL1 1998 1.8.
    My place test it by putting the car on a slight incline and test how it rolls down the incline. Rather ancient method though!
    May 16, 2025
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    xDParis64 replied to the thread Freelander 1 Suspension Spring Specs.
    When looking around, I noted that the shocks are in length between (on my model) between 401mm (Fully compressed) and 600mm (Fully unloaded) It would require some testing with spring rates to find something that would mimic a 20mm - 30 mm lift...
    May 16, 2025
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    xDParis64 reacted to 300bhp/ton's post in the thread Freelander 1 Suspension Spring Specs with Like Like.
    I have found very little in the way of suspension or off road upgrades for the Freelander. Are you really sure a longer spring will give more travel? I'd have thought it was the strut that would determine how much droop there is. A longer spring...
    May 16, 2025
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    xDParis64 reacted to Nodge68's post in the thread Freelander 1 Suspension Spring Specs with Like Like.
    For more height and spring rate, the springs from an AC equipped TD4.
    May 16, 2025
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    xDParis64 replied to the thread Feels like handbrake is on! FL1 1998 1.8.
    Not sure if mine looked like that at the handbrake, maybe there is something else going on here, but from the sounds of it, I am 99% sure that issue lays with the adjuster, with a flashlight and flathead screwdriver you can slacken the tension...
    May 16, 2025
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    xDParis64 replied to the thread Freelander 1 Suspension Spring Specs.
    I have found: https://www.mlperformance.co.uk/products/monroe-sp3276-coil-spring-for-land-rover-freelander-i-off-road-l314 Which seem to provide a 40mm lift to the springs 🤔 Never heard of Monroe though!
    May 15, 2025
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    xDParis64 replied to the thread What have you done to your Freelander today.
    VCU is starting to get tight when reversing at full lock 😭 I keep almost stalling it reverse parking when suddenly I go full lock and it all of a sudden gets super tight 😂 Guess I know what that means is in store for me...
    May 15, 2025
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    xDParis64 replied to the thread Freelander 1 Suspension Spring Specs.
    Ah yes! I saw these a while ago, but it looks like they stopped developing them and only have the fronts left in stock, I will shoot them an email to see if they are available upon request :)
    May 15, 2025
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    xDParis64 reacted to GrumpyGel's post in the thread Freelander 1 Suspension Spring Specs with Like Like.
    I think @htr used springs from this outfit... https://dobinsons.com/ On their site, they quote a 30mm lift (more travel?) but I'm sure @htr said he got 20mm.
    May 15, 2025
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    xDParis64 reacted to andyfreelandy's post in the thread Freelander 1 Easy 100mm suspension lift ! with Haha Haha.
    Absolutely free way to lift suspension. Take all unnecessary components off and up it goes ! Biggest difference was made when the insulation tape was taken off the wiring loom. Have a great DAY 👍 See photos. .
    May 15, 2025
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    xDParis64 posted the thread Freelander 1 Suspension Spring Specs in Land Rover Freelander.
    Hey all! I've been looking ALOT for some better suspension upgrades for off-road for the my '00 Freelander 1 1.8 but honestly I can find NOTHING, other than MM Lift kit which I already have and the stock suspension. I realise for the MacPherson...
    May 15, 2025
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    xDParis64 reacted to GrumpyGel's post in the thread Feels like handbrake is on! FL1 1998 1.8 with Like Like.
    This is true, but it won't be 'freely' because it will also need to turn all the props, 2 diffs and another wheel. So it won't be like spinning the wheel on a 'normal' car, but it will turn quite freely.
    May 14, 2025
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    xDParis64 replied to the thread Feels like handbrake is on! FL1 1998 1.8.
    Mine only happened when I also removed it replacing the drum brakes, it was not obvious until after I test drove the car and the nearside rear was smoking and my brand new shiny drum was Yellow! When manually adjusted the wheel spin freely until...
    May 14, 2025
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    xDParis64 replied to the thread What have you done to your Freelander today.
    I am personally a pairs person, if one thing is broken and it has the same thing on the other side, just do both. Anything that comes in pairs or more, just do them all and if you can't do a pair, You'll find its easier to do the second one...
    May 14, 2025
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    xDParis64 replied to the thread Feels like handbrake is on! FL1 1998 1.8.
    VCU is a good first check. Although a cheaper check though harder check, I would prefer to do is the auto-adjuster on the drums at the back. the spring that holds them in the right place and allows them to work without adjusting to the max each...
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    May 14, 2025
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