Aha, Thank you.

Hi Thank you, I was just a bit worried but everything seems to be working fine, The fans do kick in when there is no signal from the ECT and when the aircon is switched on. Is there a a specific ECT for the L series, the replacement one I got has a black connector and the one I removed was blue?

Thank you for the replies, I have managed to track down the leak to faulty heater core. A new issue that has arised is that the two fans on the radiator does not switch on when the engine is hot, I tested the probe that sends the signal by heating it until the fans start to work on the low...

Thank you for the replies, I must add that mine is a L series diesel, It only seems to puff out a small bit of white smoke, after being driven and the temp gauge is halfway, it only lasts for about a minute or so then it is gone. I will check the top hose to see if there is an issue.

I have recently picked up a bit of white smoke, I changed the thermostat on her as I though that there was an issue, however she still use a bit of water. My concern was head gasket, but there is no water in the oil, and there is no oil in the coolant water, I have now checked everywhere for a...

Just to give some feedback on the old lady, I have now done close to 1000km's on her and she is still going strong, she is struggling to start now that it is getting colder, will see if advancing the pump slightly will resolve the issue. I must admit that after all her issues was resolved she is...

Good morning all. The issue is resolved. When I changed the FIP I did not ensure that the round connector was properly inserted. That was self educed error there as it vibrated loose and left me stranded next to the road again.

So now that I have the landy running I get a very strange issue. When I drive the vehicle it is going very well, but I have noticed that the check engine light will come on randomly. This happens when the engine is at or below 2000 rpm, when I release the accelerator pedal it goes out again and...

I am busy trying to convince my wife to allow me to save a 1800 Petrol model. So far no luck but she is warming up to the idea, got her to take the white one for a drive and she loved it, so maybe I will convince her yet.

SO I have finally managed to resolve 99% of the issues, no oil leaks no rattling and she drives like a dream. Had her washed and now she is looking pretty.

I have done the test and the outcome was that nothing happened. Looks like the VCU has seized. I removed it and took the landy for drive. Noticed the radiator fan came on just after start and the check engine came on for a moment and went out. I have a replacement temp gauge so will replace if...

Aha, Thanks.

Ok excuse my ignorance. Can you explain the within limits part, what are the limits?

Thank you, that was my thoughts about the ABS. I have sourced a good condition low Mileage VCU that is affordable, will maybe buy it and fit it while I try the overhaul on the current one. Inquired from Land Rover and they can supply a brand new one at R10K which is 614 Pounds about.

Thank you Alibro I will try that. I have a question regarding the ABS. If the Propshaft is removed will this have any effect on the ABS?

Sadly there is no affordable serviceable VCU's available in South Africa, I will save up for one, but will remove it in the meantime and make it a 2 wheel drive for now. The tires are all identical and I will replace them with the same.

I would like to share something, this is purely my opinion. I was warned about purchasing a freelander. I was told it is the biggest load of nonsense (unable to say actual words) and that they have a bad reputation and they break and the are just not worth the money. Well I did not listen and...

Thank you all for your inputs and assistance, now that the easy problem is resolved i need to move on to the rear window. It goes up and down without any issue, but when I open the rear door it tries to slide down slightly to enable the door to open but it does not, is there any where that I can...

fantastic news. Removes the cat, turned the key and fired straight away. Looked at cat and it was totaly blocked. Will try and see if I can unblock or clean. Years of bad diesel took its toll. Now she is ready and running.

I have checked the turbo, there is no play on the turbine, it spins freely and there is no oil leaks.