so they basically act as a crumple zone then? I suppose its better than using a cyclist ;)

hi all during a quick run up to the farm in the freebie, i hit a large pothole and now have a plate sized hole in the plastic sump "guard", luckily nothing else is damaged. so i was wondering for your wisdom on - 1) lift kits i was looking at around 2" 2) Underbody guards, like the sump...

he probably thought - freelander got to be a school run mum, lets try and get a number! lol its funny how us lot go so off topic...

As you've probably heard the 1.8 series petrol is best to stay away from, they had a few head gasket problems. I think the best freelander to get (most reliable) are the facelift td4 auto models. The TD4 is a great engine slightly more refined than the other diesel i think its the xedi? The...

Clutch? My commercial made the same noise you describe, and the clutch went a few days ago, i had to start the car in first and drive 10 miles home at around 8mph :( it wasn't a fun experience, still at least i didn't have to push the lump. I'm in the process of fixing it, i'll let you know if...

Actually looking more closely at those camel trophy freelander pics, i'm more concerned about the cyclist that appears to have been buried under the lander. :O lol I hope its one of those useless lycra wearing roadies! not a crazy downhiller :) and if you can't see what i'm talking about...

hi As this is a rally class freelander it will have to comply with FIA rally rules to compete, which includes an internal roll cage.

hi all i think my freebie is preparing me for a defender, as.... - the clutch pedal is soo heavy i now have a limp due to my overdeveloped left leg. - it creates a smoke screen on startup that would scare most firemen - The gears are so difficult to engage that double clutching is a...

knew there would be one... I'm not really interested in it as it would be a purely cosmetic piece. I was just curious if there was a technical or mechanical issue that made it impossible. but it seems that it's a simple supply and demand issue. thanks matt..

hi if people didn't realize this is a very easy part to fit, and requires little mechanical knowledge, just patience. To fit - take off the plastic engine cover, remove the injector wiring and piping, the cranckcase cover will be in the middle behind the injectors, remove the 5 or 6...

Hi Right before all the defender and disco boys start I know all the problems with taking a freebie through water, and the fact that it is more at home on the roads than in the gaping mud holes that defendos and discos live in..... But still i was wondering if there was al reason why there...

The height is from the top of the block to the bonnet, thought it might be usefull, so that you can see how much room there is, oh and by top of block I mean the distance from the plastic cover to the bonnet. The distance bumper to middle of block was measured from the top of the engine so...

its probably not relevant to the argument at all :P but the 3 door soft/hardtop freelander is the perfect camera chase car (for those people who can't afford a rangie) take out the rear bench, fit a seat for the cameraman. Bosh its done. As we run quite small teams, cameraman, director and...

Hi here are the measurements, Height from floor to edge of engine bay - 1m distance from front bumper to middle of engine block - 0.9 m height from engine block to bonnet - 0.6m hope this helps. matt..

hi i have a TD4 but the body shape should be the same, i can get some measurements for you tomorrow if you wish, :) and good luck with that coursework! matt...

Hi I recently fitted a parcel shelf to my landy ( 3 door td4) The reason you are finding problems is that this was never a land rover part, sound stupid but they never designed one. So the part you need will probably only be available from a specialist or you would have to build them, i...

You will need all the radio details such as manufacture, serial etc. My local radio shop charges £30 for the code, which is quite frankly extortionate, i've been told the dealers can help you out, but my local wanted £15 and the other didn't even pick up the phone. if you do have to pay for...

that radio looks very similar if not the same as mine. Thats the visteron system. oh and if you do have to get the radio out set aside a good half hour. To get it out, the entire centre console has to be removed. But as i see it, its a damn good anti-theft device :D I've just spent a few hours...

Yes you can BMW part number -11.12.7.799.224 its a bmw part fitted to a E46 E90 E61 E61 & X3 diesel 00-05 models. Its a cyclonic breather so no filters as such, i've heard that the standard LR ones needed to be replaced every 12,000 miles! Mine had done 79,000 and no replacement :S To...

I think thats a good price. I paid 7k for a 55 TD4 short wheelbase. good luck!