The other thing, is that now, after learning this car - i'd like to stick with what I know. I'm one of those types, who develops a sense of reliability from knowing the car well. But then again, I'm starting to think that I chose the wrong model. . . Saying that - The freelander has all those...

I know I know. Tell me about it. The confusing thing is that I really like these cars despite their faults. I'm worried about getting burnt if I buy another one. Well. I have a feeling it has something to do with an idiot mechanic that I took it to. He bled the coolant system, and said the...

If tightening this cable. .would that screw the head gasket ? Cause I made mine quite tight.

Hey Guys . . My petrol 1.8 gaylander has died. This time the head gasket has gone. I suspect the engine has ceased. I am now looking at replacing with an Xedi, and keeping the petrol for parts like the IRD and many other little bits n pieces. I mean, the IRD is only a week old. Is this...

Hey guys, after refitting my IRD, the coolant was completely out of the system, no water at all, , Then I noticed the car started skipping after I put the water in. . . Is there a gasket leak possibly ? Causing coolant to enter the cylinder ? Not having luck with this car. A woman ploughed...

This is still a mystery . . . I'm now leaning towards fuel injection. Used an injector cleaner tonight and was running better. . .also engine brakes are working like a dream, ,car only wants to skip intermittently during acceleration.

I didn't undo the driveshaft nut, was too hard basket. I pulled the shaft out, exposing 3 cross arranged bearings from the CV joint (in the rubber boot) without having to dismantle the whole right hand drive shaft. I think the Haynes book, made it more difficult than it needed to be. Obviously...

Petrol 1.8 Pre 2001

At this rate, i ain't gettin any closer to the Northern Territory.

Fresh IRD Installed Correctly. . . Its definately not the IRD, though this did need replacing. Now there are two culprits. The Fuel injection system, or the Clutch. . .There was a bit of slack on the accelerator cable, which I have retensioned. This is about all I will attempt myself on the...

Just spoke with the dealer. . .They don't need special torque settings. All bolts simply tighten up . . .nice and tight. Now, with the Engine/IRD bracket in place its onto replacing the CV joint. I'm not sure about how to do this. Is there a special way of doing it ? Or just get to it with a...

Now I intend to rebuild my IRD unit. I have the new one installed, and have decided to rebuild the old as a backup or also as potential re-sale to recoup for some of the loss...In total I have spent $2000 - Despite being Taxed two VAT's by the commonwealth, one in UK and one in AUS. It still...

So they aren't used ? Lets take the thread back to my original one Transfer Box. I intend to rebuild my older IRD. It only required a single bearing replacement after all this halabaloo. I probably would have saved myself allot of money by replacing this bearing single handedly.

So Good news. .The replacement IRD came in today. .And amazingly I got the thing in very very easily. Firstly I used the landrover jack, as well as standard jack as per the diagram I posted Earlier - i.e. To jack the engine up as well as forward. The trick then was to put the case on a milk...

Replacing the IRD has been a bit simpler. . Its now in, after being charged two value added taxes by the Commonwealth. One in the UK, the other in Australia. Which, is criminal in my opinion. God, Tax the Queen ! So erm, having a bit of confusion with replacing the drivers side engine/IRD...

Heya fellas. Am looking to rebuild my IRD unit. I am having problems removing the Aluminium Coolant hose box, from the IRD unit. Is there a trick with taking this off so as to remove and replace the crown wheel, pinion, and bearings ?

Will an 2002 - 2005 brand new IRD work in a 1998 build ?

Well I am looking into ordering all the parts required inside the IRD. Is this a worthwhile expedition ? (i.e pulling appart the box and rebuilding it?) I have found a good supllier for a reasonable price. I really want to pull appart this unit to check its condition before purchases are made...

EUREKA ! ! ! ! Got the IRD out. . You know I owe a few beers over to a couple of you guys for your help, Especially to Blippie and NI. . .You know I wish there was a way to send internet beer coupons, which were globally redeemable in pubs !! So because you are so far away I've posted a...

So everything is loose, and it has been ready to come out since the morning. The unit is now fully unbolted and removed from the gearbox, except that the Barstard is still firmly caged in. The below diagram is highlighting the cause of this. the first problem is the driveshaft casing (which is...