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    Freelander 1 Bearmach Break Light Switch

    Sounds like the one I got from LR dealer, had to buy a modified loom to make it fit.
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    Td4 clutch woes...

    The hydraulic release bearing is actually the slave cylinder and would expect it would have been changed when clutch was done. Ours went a few weeks ago and , clutch pedal flat to floor wouldn,t return but when I put fluid in master cylinder it came running out between bellhousing and engine so...
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    Freelander 1 TC and HDC MIL on and one brake light not working

    Most likely brake switch at pedal, had same symptoms the other week and new switch solved it.
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    rear diff mount

    Went with stock mounts, any idea what sort of time I should allow for changing these ?
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    rear diff mount

    Has anyone used DURAFLEX Polyurethane bushes or should I just stick wit stock bushes.
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    Freelander 1 [SOLVED] TD4 2003 Slave Cylinder - Which Brand

    Just done clutch and slave on 2004 TD4. Used LUK gear and all fine. Also used LUK clutch on my Transit wich was supplied by my local Ford franchise so wouldn't doubt the quality.
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    Freelander 1 TD4 gearbox removal 1st time experience

    I removed the gearbox and changed the clutch on this car on axle stands with IRD in situ but loosened to access concealed bolt behind it, the job can be done this way but to me I found it very awkward and hard work also time consuming. Found out gearbox was faulty after re- assembly so had to...
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    Freelander 1 Gearbox trouble

    Replacement gearbox arrived today so that's tomorrow tied up, fingers crossed.
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    Freelander 1 Gearbox trouble

    Selecting it from top of gearbox and can feel it going into gear. No funny noises as it does not drive the cv shafts.
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    Freelander 1 Gearbox trouble

    Thanks for the replies. Think selector linkages are ok as the car does actually go in to all the gears just no drive to wheels except 5th and reverse. I can put the car into 1st2nd3rd4th gears with the engine running and not depressing the clutch pedal. Spoke to guy at local SHB 4x4 garage who...
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    Freelander 1 Gearbox trouble

    Changed clutch on 2004 TD4 but now the car only drives in 5th and reverse gears. 1234 can be selected ok but when I let the clutch out no drive to the wheels? When I select 5th or reverse and let clutch out the wheels turn fine which makes me think the clutch is ok ? Any thoughts greatly...
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    Freelander 1 Slave cylinder

    Fitted new clutch and slave cylinder to TD4 and wondering how to separate old slave cylinder and master cylinder joint ?
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    Advice required

    Got it, seems allright, does have vcu fitted and felt it after running about 20 miles, no heat (phew).Drove it home 180 miles not a glitch.Will give it a good going over tomorrow get some pics and post them up.
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    Advice required

    If vcu feels faulty would you buy?
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    Advice required

    Going to pick up 2004 Freelander TD4 Commercial 117,000 tomorrow and looking for any advice on serious points I should be aware of and check out before parting with the readies. John.
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    Almost there.

    In the process of getting a 2004 td4 commercial hopefully within next couple of days and quite sure I,ll need the help of the members hopefully for nothing serious though. John