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    New Tyres

    Confused about the tyre pressures, I have been running at 32psi and in less 8k fronts have completely worn the middle tread away! 30psi looks not enough! Have looked through previous threads but no one seems to agree, some running at 38psi??
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    freelander tyre advice

    Thank you :) Will measure in morning but might just buy the four TBH :)
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    freelander tyre advice

    Damn! Just ordered two new Michelins for the front, as worn. Good job I checked as had it my head new tyres went to front! So shall I get the new michelins put on back and the wranglers put on front..... or just get him to order me two more michelins? Very paranoid about this as made the...
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    TD4 Fuel Pump - going or what?

    Fab will have a look on there, Garage (supplied it) has offered to fit it for free if I get the part, but I will look for the guides to fitting as its about time I started to learnhow to fix the blinking thing! Rear window has packed in today so Freelander is back in the doghouse.... If only I...
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    To buy or not to buy????

    Um, I think your right there.. Think I'd rather a higher mileage well maintained one anyday :)
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    TD4 Fuel Pump - going or what?

    Excellent.... Thank you..... I imagine the replacement one wasn't a Landrover part as it is noisy (when it works!). Will get the garage onto it soonest :)
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    TD4 Fuel Pump - going or what?

    Thanks for that will check it out :):)
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    To buy or not to buy????

    How sweet of you to say :rolleyes:
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    TD4 Fuel Pump - going or what?

    So my beloved Freelander has a fault! Noooooo...... :rolleyes: Wouldn't start the other month so garage guy came out tapped the fuel pump (under/behind drivers side rear wheel arch), it whirred into life and it started... No probs til this morning when it did the same, so opened fuel cap to...
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    To buy or not to buy????

    Well, didn't quite go to plan! Now the proud owner of a 5dr 03 TD4 Serengeti! - But its a Freelander so I'm happy again :)
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    To buy or not to buy????

    ;) Just to let everyone know I've politely told them I dont want the car:D. Thanks everyone for your help and comments. So after Chasers advice am now looking for a nice well looked after TD4 SE Auto in November.... Will let you know how I get on....:)
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    To buy or not to buy????

    Ok, will look for an Auto SE then if its more upto the job. Probably a stupid question whats FBH?? Thanks for all your advice.:):)
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    To buy or not to buy????

    Thanks everyone for your help, starting to think I will walk away... So as I am now possibly offering a good home to a Freelander, what do you recommend spec wise. Definatley want a TD4 SE minimum, but is Auto or Manual better. The one I had before was Auto and it was fab (it did have its...
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    To buy or not to buy????

    Thats a good point about the interior and paintwork being a constant reminder. The question now is will the imperfections drive me batty (quite likely) or not! To be honest discs, pads, tyres and the exhust didnt concern me it and the others as single problems probably wouldn't either - its...
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    To buy or not to buy????

    Um I know! Can't understand how a low milege 6 yo car is in such a state!
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    To buy or not to buy????

    LOL :) Ah but am I saying buy it and get the work done and we all live happily ever after or am I saying run away and find one for more money thats been looked after better? UMMMmmm the later I think maybe :(
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    To buy or not to buy????

    Hi Everyone.... long time no speak :D Well since I sold my 2001 TD4 Hardback in 2007 I've been missing driving a Freelander.... So was planning to buy a TD4 54 to 56 plate in Nov. Have now the opportunity to buy a 54 (sep 2004) plate TD4 Station Wagon SE model 49K on clock, serviced every two...
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    HOw do I tell if I have the BMW engine?

    Cheers, Thought I was right... I normally am!! :p ;) :p ;)
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    HOw do I tell if I have the BMW engine?

    Hi We are off to Germany (and getting a new Tax Free Motor) and as a result we are selling the freelander, people keep asking if its the BMW engine? Confused as I thought all the TD4 engines were the BMW?? If not how do I tell? Cheers Guys.....:o
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    Using Coolant

    Very Very Relieved! Especially after reading some of the horror stories on here! Heres hoping and praying I've got a good one and not a friday afternoon job!