Hi all Just changing the oil on the ird to check for any contamination. Got the drain plug slackened but cant get the level plug out. Ive now rounded the corners off the hex part of the level plug. HELP!!! Butty

Dont think its transmission as if i take out of gear when moving the noise seems to be in proportion to the road speed, as it slows down and stops when it comes to a stand still with engine still running. Will drain the ird oil and check for nasties.

Hi all Just started to notice a noise towards the front and underneath of car in the area of the ird. It increases and decreases with road speed and noticeable till i come to a stop. Does not increase or decrease with gear change. Its not a whine more of a low grating sound but no vibration to...

Hi all Had the 1.8 freelander for 6 years and the recent snow is the first time ive really used it in the snowy conditions (usually use the old defender) and ive got to say it performed faultlessly. Never got stuck once on hills etc, obviously no deep snow drifts. Lorries and two wheel drive...

Hi all it doesn't have any lift as yet. Thats maybe for the future along with bigger tyres. It looks to have been shortened in the middle cause i can see the welding. I had a leak on the fuel tank a while ago and was told if i needed a new one i would have to have a standard tank shortened...

Hi The gearbox fitted is the 5 speed with the reverse across to left and upwards. The axles come from a discovery and engine is a 2.5 turbo diesel. The chassis has been shortened to 88 inch. Butty

Hi all The propshaft at the front has lots of movement around the splines. My 90 is a bit of a hybrid and iam not sure if a standard 90 propshaft will fit. I have measured between the flanges and it is 675mm. Can anyone help? Regards Butty:) PS had no problems regarding the engine over...

Just replaced my air filter which was well gummed up oil. It seems to have give the engine a new lease of life. It actually moves a bit quicker when i put my foot on the accelarator! No sign of the engine going into self destruct mode yet. I leave it a week or so and see what happens then i...

Got to admit i havnt changed the air filter since i got it 4 years ago.:eek: I will try that. I have used carlube diesel oil and change the oil and filter every 6 thou. I have also used tesco diesel oil. She starts first time all year round and doesnt appear to burn any oil. She has exceeded...

Hi butty here Sounds like crankcase pressure cause last night i noticed oil on the road after i parked up. I lifted the bonnet and noticed the dip stick had been ( i assume) blown upwards to allow oil to spill out the top. I took the dip stick all the way out with the engine running and...

Hi All Ive got a 90 with the old 2.5 turbo diesel engine fitted. Not the most refined diesel but its still runs. The other day i was stood in traffic with the engine ticking over. I started to accelerate and the engine speeded up to max rpm and sounded like it was going to self distruct...

Hi All Been reading how useless the 1.8 petrol freelander is. Just thought there may be a few good ones out there like mine. Ive owned her for six years and covered 85000 miles. She has run faultless and tows a 2 berth caravan without any problem. Just a few problems with the diff bushes and...

Cheers all. Think i will go for the disco or range rover seat. Butty

Hi all The seats in my defender are due for changing. Ive seen many replacement seats from Exmoor trim etc and are a bit expensive. Ive heard metro seats fit?? Anyone any thoughts or put seats from other makes of car in the defender? Butty

Thanks chaps I think iam going to go for a steering wheel lock and a clutch/brake lock Regards Butty

Hi All Ive a defender and want it to stay mine. What is the best type of security device to fit? Would it be an alarm imobiliser or some device to clamp over the clutch/brake pedals? Regards Butty

Hi all Dont know if this is a coincidence but the wife took the freelander out yeaterday and came back with the traction control and ABS warning light on! Cant see any thing under bonnet. Wires and levels are ok. Is it serious and more to the point is it expensive? Could i tackle the problem...

Hi all My mate only had one keyfob for his freelander and this became faulty due to a broken battery contact. He had to go to landrover who sold him a fob for £30 and charged another £40 for programming it. Is there a cheaper alternative? Thought it seemed a little excessive. Butty

Hi all Ive just looked at some previous post regarding cam belt changes and they seem expensive. Before i waste my money buying a landrover manual how difficult is it for a diy to tackle this? Any specialist extractors etc required. Cheers Butty

Hi All Just had a look at Ashcroft website and it talks of jacking one wheel and getting an 18 inch bar in the prop shaft and trying to turn it. It dont make it clear but should it turn easy or not at all if its US. Should it be difficult to turn if its ok. Thanks Butty