Thanks @Freddie17 that's helpful. I've got the rave at home so I'll have a look at over the wknd. I've got a multimeter with me so I'll check the fuses at lunch, that's a good shout.

Also just found out I left lights on too - it usually beeps at me but that isn't working either.

Sorry guys, this seems such an obvious question and I'm probably having a "man look" (whatever that is)... I was messing with electrics yesterday and blew a fuse somewhere... Just not sure which! So as far as I can see, everything seems to be working except the backlight for the speedo / rev...

Ah I did wonder after I sent if you might be a completely different country... Sorry mate!

Silver lake salvage yard https://silverlake.co.uk/ They had a couple freelanders in for parts when I last went. You can go in and get what you need, reasonable pricing. Don't know if there's anything like this nearer you though.

This comment has made my day. So many things i can do with this....

Thanks Max - that's very helpful... I had a look to see if it would pull off but it seemed pretty firm and as I wasn't sure which way it comes off I left it. The pic is useful on that too - knowing where the clips are and which way they point is v useful in getting them to pop out so cheers 🍻

Really, easy as that? 😣 Didn't bother trying before, presumed I would break something...

@MaxTheDog1 don't suppose you have a close up pic of the offside front pillar with the lining off do you? Was trying to run a wire down there t'other day but didn't have much luck, knowing what it looks like might help.

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Nothing about alternator on service history for my '52 TD4 but at 90k miles it's hardly been used. Got the air con recharged a couple days ago. Not sure if it's ever been done, wondered if it had a leak but happy to say it's working perfectly so far 🤩

I've had an eye open for a roof rack that I can easily adapt to my 3dr TD4, haven't come across anything yet that just clicked. Be interested what you end up with

I have an ES '53 plate TD4, and it's always needed the ignition turning over for longer then normal before starting cold. Initially I thought it was a glow plug issue which is fairly common on these models, at 70-90k miles there's a tendency for glow plugs to reach end of life. I tested the...

100%, you got it. Also make sure you get the 1ltr bottle and not the 70cl - the bigger bottle will make the job go so much smoother 😜

My gidjet worked a dream. Replaced power steering juice, see pic, looked like gravy in there. Wife had a good suggestion. Said why don't you put a hoover on the end of the tube, tried it and worked wonders pulling the oil out. Emptied it 4 times, full lock before each time and on the last...

Bit posh... If it were me, I'd be using a bit of 60 grit and some Dulux 🤣

😂 Oh it was a good excuse to empty it... It also gives me a legitimate reason to keep bourbon in the workshop now - "mechanical emergencies only" 🤣

I made a gidjit for sucking power steering juice out the expansion tank so's I can replace it. I don't know if it works yet. If it doesn't I'll refill the bottle and keep sucking.

Actually I think the most annoying thing is that if this goes ahead, there'll be loads of forum posts on these in the Freelander section which doesn't link when it's a completely different vehicle. Same as on the defender forums you get questions about classics and and new all mixed in. Should...

Cor blimey