Last little update before I test meself with the clutch job. Track rod ends done. Meyle "Better than OE" [apparently]. Was well worth the time spent but forgot to take pictures. Much less crashy and although there's still a slight knock on full left hand lock, it's super smooth. I almost don't...

Will do. Plan to post the normal image-fest in my project thread, too. And any other observations.

Eh up, lad. You'll need some extension bars for yer ratchet. About 4 feet total should do it and half inch is best. A bit of heat in the exhaust won't hurt ;) One is accessible through the N/S wheel arch. Feed the bar in to meet the nut and heave on it. Perhaps wind it in a little in then out a...

Sensible choice, hope you enjoy it. :D

And a laugh. Welcome aboard. :D

Welcome :) What yer got? I likes a 3 door...

I guess your repair cost will depend on the approach; DIY vs. garage repair. Exactly the same symptoms on ours at the moment, including the high bite. We just bought a 3 piece clutch kit (clutch plate, pressure plate and slave cylinder/bearing), transmission oil, clutch fluid, engine oil, and a...

Shame, that. Might sound callous but it's nice to see they can take a fair wallop. However, it's abandonment suggests the driver/occupants had a trip to the emergency room. It looks drivable. No coolant puddle? Been windy in the valleys so stuff all over the tree-lined lanes. A vehicle in front...

Yeh, but I said hack :p

Quite right. I'd better read it again ;)

Nice one. Definitely planning to take my time. Want to clean and rust treat some of the areas I can't see or work on with the gearbox in place. No alignment tool. Like you, I'll have to fashion one. Did consider getting hold of a battered mainshaft and cutting the splined end off to make a tool...

I bet it isn't. A knackered P38 could supply most of the parts I suppose. Judging by @monkfish24's P38 hatred, I guess he has the basic materials for a stab at it :D

Welcome. Nice looking truck. Not been inclined to look at accessories although a cup holder would keep me happy ;) That said, I've always liked the idea of an air suspension hack on an FL1.

Welcome :D

Going to try it myself. Took inspiration from your guide, coincidentally. Need to ease it through another week then I've got the entire bank holiday to tear it down. Wish me luck. Will post the normal photo-fest on the project thread. :)

Drove to work cursing the hippo. Think my clutch failure denial has just worn off :oops:

I was fortunate enough to get to play with another Freelander this week and make some comparisons with my own. It's an 06 plate facelifted 5 door but the TD4 is similar enough to mine to gather some useful info. It was a very familiar experience so that was in a way, reassuring. The crankcase...

So, the following is clear evidence that I'm on a very steep learning curve :D Had time to investigate the engine's trailing mount or stabiliser thingy that's connected to the IRD. Was very loose and I could rock the whole engine and gearbox easily by hand. The larger bush just pressed out by...

Got the new drop links and ARB bushes on. What an improvement! With the knocks on the front end dampened, I get a real sense of the knocking from the O/S rear :rolleyes: Very easy jobs these and decided to have a little clean up while we were at it... Got the alignment close enough...

Despite chasing my tail for a suspected boost or fuelling issue for weeks, I've managed to make the most significant improvement so far. All with a few strips of old bicycle innertube. We'll get to that, though. Best get the last couple of week's jobs logged and out of the way. Eagle eyes may...