1. Skinny Mike

    Freelander 1 Stupid brain fade question

    Eerrmmmmm, not that my brains starting to malfunction or anything, but I can't find any brake caliper bleed nipple dust covers. There's got to be some replacements out there. FL1 TD4 2002 **** bag Thanks Mike
  2. Skinny Mike

    Dave Smith's Freelander

    Hello:) Now stop making excuses:p Mike
  3. Skinny Mike

    Freelander 1 Replacement Ronbox spindle?

    Never seen one sold separately. So ring em' and bug their life out until they crack and send you one: 0845 5390470 07933 089926 Have fun. Mike
  4. Skinny Mike

    What have you done to your Freelander today

    Don't tell everyone about that. I pay for my holidays by helpfully offering to "get rid of that car battery for you mate" You'd be amazed how many I get, especially in my line of work. Mike
  5. Skinny Mike

    Aux input

    https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F252088165569 Or you have to replace the head unit. It's an old un' in the Freelander. Mike
  6. Skinny Mike

    what G4 part is this?

    Wow, old thread revival. Unfortunately @ZDomZ and @SES88 both left in 2015. So doubtful. You'll find them drinking tequila on a beach in Portugal, they're very happy together;) Mike
  7. Skinny Mike

    What have you done to your Freelander today

    Nope, different calipers. One for vented, one for solid discs. Therefore different carrier's. So the question is, can the whole lot be swapped between pre and post 2000MY cars. Discs, carrier's, calipers shoes. And I believe the answer to that is yes. But don't quote me on that as I've never...
  8. Skinny Mike

    Freelander 1 Automatic TD4 problems

    Well I'm hundreds of miles away, so that puts me out of action. 2 options Bite the bullet, find a transmission specialist and get it fixed. Hope to hell someone on here is close to you and will spend some time on it. For what it's worth, I'd replace the ATF fluid and put a bottle of stop slip in...
  9. Skinny Mike

    What have you done to your Freelander today

    After pulling someone else's timing belt out off my front brake, burnt fingers fun! My caliper has decided to seize up. Took it to bits, but after 16 years of abuse it needs replacing. So going to do both front pistons with a rebuild kit. Seen quite a few options ranging from £30-£60 for both...
  10. Skinny Mike

    Freelander 1 miss fire/loss of power

    +1 with the injectors. I've fixed my 2000rpm misfire, unfortunately I have no idea which bit sorted it as I didn't realise it had stopped doing it:oops: Oops Mike
  11. Skinny Mike

    What have you done to your Freelander today

    Fitted new shock absorbers: To the caravan:) I did wash the Freelander though. Mike
  12. Skinny Mike

    Freelander 1 why would you

    Eerrmmmmm, I'll pass. Puke :oops: Mike
  13. Skinny Mike

    Freelander 1 Skinny Mike's TD4 ES Auto

    Heart stopping moment last night. Driving to my dad's and the car suddenly started vibrating really bad and making a loud humming noise:eek: I was on a dual carriageway so I couldn't pull over, but slowed down. Then a burning rubber smell. Oh no me thinks, belt snapped? Carrier bearings given...
  14. Skinny Mike

    Central locking problem

    Usually the lock mechanism/solenoid has worn out. It will eventually do nothing. Stick an eBay special in to see if a replacement fixes it. Mike
  15. Skinny Mike

    Horrid noise

    Post it in the Freelander forum. Mike
  16. Skinny Mike

    Wheel stud replacement

    Probably get shot for saying this, But if you cut 5mm off the new stud, you can wrangle it through without removing the hub. Mike
  17. Skinny Mike

    Freelander 1 Freelanders are rubbish off roaders

    Who gives a fook, they're all hilarious to drive off road, the Freelander more so as you know it's doing it with one arm tied behind its back. Mike
  18. Skinny Mike

    Freelander 1 Automatic TD4 problems

    https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/autobox-vss-abs-wheel-sensors.303635/ Worth a read if you want, solution to mine is in the thread. Mike
  19. Skinny Mike

    Freelander 1 Automatic TD4 problems

    It's very hard to say. This could be caused by numerous issues and you have to work through them one by one until you have the answer. So it could be, Barrel connectors Oil level (ATF fluid) Wrong ATF fluid Faulty TCM (autobox controller) Faulty display binnacle (dials and gauges bit) this is...