This post from 2014 was the one that gave me inspiration to sort **** out. Still sorting **** out btw..

Holy smokes forgot I was ‘on here’ despite the last 3 years being a Land Rover ‘Odyssey’ of sorts. I have been busy and … NOT busy/not busy all the same. Work, cold damp garage etc have been the reason for my poor showing. No traction(a 4X4 pun in there somewhere) during much of the time I have...

Basically ‘monging’ it..

All seems too easy as that was what I was going to in the first place. The brake line clips are all ‘noted’ but the remnants of the original brake pipes have thrown me out of ‘kilter’ and got me thinking that Land Rover had fed it through the subframe… Will need to revisit the underside and...

Hello Freelander Wizards. Got a question regards my daughters Freelander 1 TD4 (2004) I have been rebuilding the rear end after a MOT failure(a long time ago) part of which has been the complete removal of the rear subframe/fuel tank and replacement of rearward brake lines. Now, I kept the...

Been too busy

Back again.. first ‘holidays’ since COVID began.. working on TD4 again. Hope everyone is okay?

Mooching about once again after two years away.. guess what daughters TD4 still in my garage..busy with work of health issues. Back at it!!

Thanks Jay...Know all about venereal disease so will more than likely refit the diff cover and refill wither just before on once the subframe is back on the vehicle....thanks again...

Cheers Nodge...having searched on 'The Obvious' places the only reference to a diff gasket was a tube of stuff...(might have been Philidelphia Cheese for all I know) but kinda got the idea that was where this was going...Diff is out at the moment along with the rear subframe so will replace the...

Hello Dudes.. Dropped the oil out of the diff...RTV sealant was used to seal the diff..is that 'normal' or is there a gasket available?? Told you it was a 'bone' question... TIA Malcolm PS 2004 Freelander TD4........)

Thanks, Jay..having looked at the prices on 'Fleabay' the links vary in price but I couldn't describe them as 'cheap' if doing all of them. Was looking at buying the bushes separately, I have the tools to get the old ones out...and I have been looking for a reason to buy a 20 tonne press...

Hello Freelander 'Nuts'.. Been busy with work..etc but have had the opportunity to get some work done on my daughters TD4.. Dropped the rear suspension to remove the tank and cradle(which is being replaced) and now got clear access to the underside and brakes lines which are being replaced...

Hello Nodge Many thanks for the reply and input. Will check for any signs of corrosion or spillage when I get to it. I had a look-see earlier but there doesn't appear to be any cause other than ‘wear and tear’. When I get it out I will gave a better idea. There is a video on YouTube with the...

Thanks Andy it’s a 2004 TD4 HSE. It’s definitely the bearing above the UJ. Some significant movement. Will have a think about the column away at work at the moment so multi tasking..(as a man.. not a good thing) Thanks for the reply Malcolm

Hello Chaps and Chapesses It has been a very long time since I have graced these hallowed pages. One word.. WORK! However my last enquiry was regards a steering column issue. That is still the case, daughters Freelander gathering dust in my garage. Needed so welding on the inner sill...

Thanks for the advice, will be 'on it' in a few minutes after I finish my cup of tea...have ordered some sheet steel as I don't have any 'for my sins'...Although I live in Scotland it was living in Yorkshire before I bought it.. I think the previous owner had been to a beach some time in his...

Sound advice...Yes the brakes will need a bit of a 'tweek' although when I replaced the discs and pads I removed the carriers and cleaned them to a very high standard, contact points lubed etc, silicone grease on the cleaned slider pins And new stainless slider furniture...I would go with the...

Okay Troops, After a few days delay because of work etc I managed to get the Freelander in for a test. Not brilliant news in that it failed on several issues, the main ones being corrosion in the near side sill just infront of rear arch and 'play' in the steering wheel/column which is a bit of...