Thanks for your tips booboodag, thats a big help!

I have been advised by my mechanic when replacing the reluctor rings to also replace the outer CV joints if they look in a bad condition bearing in mind they are probabaly as old as the vehicle (12 years), but when I checked with Paddocks (Landrover Parts), you cannot buy just the outer CV...

Thanks for your reply.

I have an X Reg TD 4 Auto and unluckily I had some sort of oil leak which attacked the alternator last week and burnt it out, so she is laid up until a new unit is fitted later this week. A strange thing happened overnight, when I went to check the vehicle this morning, the rear tailgate window...

Thanks for all your replies, just to let you all know the garage have identified the nearside front reluctor rings out of shape and corroded and the most likely cause of the ABS problem I have. so, I am having both front rings done and outer CV joints at the same time. Hopefully this will cure...

Thanks for the 2 replies. Unfortunately, I got the vehicle without any service history, so I have no idea what has been replaced in the past? If there is say 1 abs sensor failing surely this would show up in a diagnostic test with an error code, which it does not? The consensus is that it may be...

I have a 2000 X Reg TD4 Auto and have had a constant problem with a brake pedal shudder when you apply the brakes at slowish speed. The garage where I bought it from back in April said it was probably an ABS wheel sensor but they could not identify which one. My regular mechanic has done a...

Are you certain these 17" alloys won't fit, as according to my handbook, Landrover did put 17" alloys on some Freelanders, as an upgrade?

I have a 2000 TD4 Auto with the standard 16" alloys but want to put on a set of 17" Hurricane alloys which you see on the Discos/Range Rovers. Does anyone know if the current wheel studs/nuts will fit on the 17", without me having to take it to a tyre place? Thanks

Can anyone give me an idea of the cost of a new Air Con Condensor/Radiator for a 2000 Freelander TD4 Auto?. I have tried Paddocks Landrover who are normally very good on prices but they do not stock air con parts. Thanks Steve

I have a 2000 TD4 Auto and am thinking of one of these ECU remaps. I have seen them for between £150-£200 and believe it increases the BHP from 112 to 140, so gives you quite a lot more power and increases the MPG. Has anyone had any experience of these and if so, do they actually work and once...

Thanks for your tips, I will get the UJ looked at on the rear diff.

Thanks for your reply. How can I tell whether it's the viscous coupling unit? It appears it's hard to identify if its worn, as I believe i'ts a sealed unit? I don't want to go to the expense of buying another VCU if I can't identify the source of the problem? Any ideas on the ABS problem I'm...

I have a 2000 X Reg TD4 Auto and since I bought it in April I have constantly had a problem with the brake pedal/brakes. When I apply the brakes gradually, I can feel a slight shudder and the brake pedal forcing my foot upwards. I took it back to the garage 3 months ago and although the problem...

Hi again chaps, I have now got the TD4 Auto and guess what the day after i bought it, Ive got a problem. Within 5 miles of driving it I noticed smoke coming up from the front left hand side as I was at traffic lights. I pulled up to check it out and it appeared to be coming front the near side...

Hi Baron, Do you find your TD4 Auto powerful enough to get you out of situations like overtaking and pulling out of side streets fast enough. This concerns me as the TD5 Auto I had was very underpowered and was hard to overtake even slow wagons etc?

I am not towing anything just carrying fairly heavy stock such as paper disposables and cleaning chemicals so I don't think that should be an issue. I just need to know if the standard TD4 Auto will get me out of situations for things like overtaking and pulling out of side streets etc, when you...

Thanks for your reply. The deal on my car is not brilliant but I would struggle to sell it privately, as there is an engine management light on all the time. Its an S Type Jag V6 3 Litre Auto, 51 Plate, its a lovely car and a fantastic drive but as I am self-employed I need something more...

Hi Folks, I am looking to my buy my first TD4 Auto X Reg with 110K on clock this week from a local garage and wanted your views on my situation. The vehicle although appears immaculate both bodily and interior wise does not have any service history whatsoever as the garage took it in part ex and...

Hi Dave, To clarify, basically what happens is the gearbox will only go in reverse or drive when the 2 flashing lights appear on the dashboard. In other words, the vehicle will only run in the highest gear which i presume is 3rd, so when i pull away it is very sluggish indeed and wont go through...