Thanks Nodge, Hell.. if the tyre bead has been knicked then would a special rim sealant make any difference if used. Hell I smell a new tyre here. Wonderful. But thanks again for your continued feedback on this !

Thanks Nodge and Freelance. Well I guess I first need to return to KF and ask what sealant they used. If they use conventional tyre fitting fitting soap then hopefully the special rim sealant quoted by Nodge may do the trick. But is that something they would use if asked ? And if that didnt work...

Many thanks Nodge ! I'll update with my progress Cheers ! John

Hi all, Have owned a landy sports 2005 reg for some 7 years now. It had 49k on the clock. It now has 103k. Had very few probs other than hose leakages and filters which were subsequently changed. However, with the front tyres down to near 2mm it was time to change and I changed all 4 for the...

Update on my 'lack of power/amber light' etc The problem was just.... a small hole in the vacuum hose. Many uphill climbs later and its like having a new motor ! And the dreaded amber warning light has not returned. And this on just a temporary hose. Who do I have to thank ? td4van thats...

Just south of Gloucester (Quedgeley) o.k. Would the 'right kit' be the kind of kit that Guy Salmon or Tim Fry have for example. I know they use pretty expensive kits. Friend of friend used his mobile and a 'app' when trying to diagnose my fault. And this just brought up a code which...

Many thanks Epicuser for your continued advice on this o.k. :) Read through all this very informative and lengthy thread and it appears astonishing that so many parts are being changed whilst the problem is not always being solved. Boost control valve/solenoid, turbo actuator, vacuum hose...

Many thanks for your response particularly as I am totally non savvy when it comes to engines etc... can I assume the fuel pump is one like this ? LAND ROVER FREELANDER TD4 REMOTE FUEL PUMP & FILTER - WFX000181 & WJN000080 | eBay This comes with a filter (is this the filter you refer to ?) Is...

Problem resolved (not sure how) but msg no longer being flashed on dash Thanks John

Well my problem is very similar. If I go up any steep hill the amber warning light comes on and engine feels sluggish thereafter. However come the next morning the warning light has disappeared. However this problem is not just occuring on hills o.k. If I put my foot down too hard to get up any...

Thanks, but the first thing I checked was the yellow button next to gear selection. I only use automatic option though I did check the yellow button on a test. Cheers ! John

Hi all, Today someone decided to drive up the back of me while I was waiting to turn at a road junction I drive a Freelander 05 plate. As I had only recently fitted a nice chrome spare wheel cover then I was a bit miffed that the bottom was now a shredded mess. After exchanging details I...

Hi all, Firstly thanks for the very helpful advice received on a previous occasion. I have recently encountered a problem with the tailgate on my 05 plate TD4 Freelander I can be driving along and then the cab light will come on and the accompanying warning symbol stating door is open. I had...

Many thanks Singvogel and I concur with all you say - and... I now feel so much better for sticking to my guns :) Cheers ! John

Well my other half took my sports down to Halfrauds this morning for the pre-arranging fitting of 4 Pirelli STR's. Even then the mngr tried to seduce her into having wheel alignment for an extra £29 (this wasnt required as only recently serviced...). Now, I wasnt planning to pick up the motor...

Dunc, Thought I'd let you know that I did order the Pirelli 23550R18 97H SCORP STRM+S at £157.40 each. I paid with the plastic last night and booked it in for Wed. All done with a few clicks of the button. Technology at its finest eh. However... when my wife got home from work before me this...

Thanks everyone ! Dunc, Halfords quote following for my 18's Bridgestone 23550R18 97H EL42FZ - £161.42 Pirelli 23550R18 97H SCORP STRM+S - £157.40 Pirelli 23550R18 97H SCOR ZERO - £171.29 Continental 23550R18 101H FR 4X4CONXL - £194.16 Back to the drawing board and.. to find reviews on them...

Hippo, yep - 235 50 R18 and 2005 reg. It appears that if you have 18 inch wheels you pay the 'extra' price for them :( But then they are good lookers (well I think so :) I drive the sports version As for Pirellis STR's - there was a tyre poll on this forum and they were the choice by far (just...

Many thanks Hippo, So with Pirelli Scorpion STR's in mind I have been getting some prices today. ATS gave me £767.93 for 4 and then I came across blackcircles.com... through their web site I am able to order 4 for £653.04 and fitted by local dealer all incl. Seems a no brainer - unless I'm...

Hi everyone, First post here so be kind :) Have owned my Freelander Sports for 2 1/2 years and in that time have just had one fault. The amber 'engine block symbol appearing at intermittent intervals and.. eventually... had the boost valve replaced. So far so good :) Now looking at my first...