1. RealBeale

    Colour-coded rear bumpers

    Ok, they are plastic welded in. The separate part is no longer available. Although I know where there is a new pair.................:D
  2. RealBeale

    Td4 engine seized o fock

    My mate Matt in Cannock will supply and fit for £650 including a full service (you'd be surprised how many just fit the engine and top up oil and coolant only). He breaks Freelanders and sources them from all over the UK. Call him on 07538240684.He doesn't bite !!
  3. RealBeale

    I'm sensing a money pit!

    I use mine every day for commuting to work etc. It's lifted, roll-caged etc etc and well capable off road. Apart from filling with diesel and checking the fluids, oil changes etc - the normal everyday things you do with any vehicle -it needs no special or extra maintenance to keep it on the...
  4. RealBeale

    What have you done to your Freelander today

    That would be from me........................
  5. RealBeale

    What have you done to your Freelander today

    Created space under the bonnet by removing the Disco 1 air box. Can't believe how much room I've freed up. Got an idea in mind for the intake system..........
  6. RealBeale

    Miles per gallon

    Just hit the 600 miles mark and the refuel light came on. This after finally changing the standard intercooler hoses for bigger ones to match the massive intercooler. Can't believe how restrictive standard hoses were being.Used to get 400 miles per tank, creeping up to 460/480 if on a motorway...
  7. RealBeale

    3 Door Body Kit

    No screw holes. It's either taped or bonded to the car. The "bolts" over the wheel arches are false. Just a screw hole under each bumper for the corner parts - in a position they can't be seen anyway. Hard to remove due to the bond or tape and once off . cleaning the car up of the residue is a...
  8. RealBeale

    Uprating/Re-fitting Freelander Suspension

    Take a look on Ebay at the Impreza WRX set-ups. Sure I looked into this years ago and found they would fit with minimal modification - just the turret tops as I remember (don't quote me though - it was around 7 years ago!!)
  9. RealBeale

    What have you done to your Freelander today

    ^^^what he said ^^^ The rears are ok as they only move up and down, although removing the rear mud flaps is a wise move . But the fronts have to turn which is where the problem lies. On mine I had to remove the lower part of the mud shield , lower wing arch and hammer in the seam where the sides...
  10. RealBeale

    What have you done to your Freelander today

    Excellent. I originally followed this route on my rally Freelander using silicone and steel pipe but it entered a modified Disco 1 air intake box where the battery should be .(battery relocated in the rear of the vehicle behind drivers seat) Been asked by loads of people if I made a raised air...
  11. RealBeale

    Jeep wheels

    There are a few pics of ZDomZ's Kinversand Freelander on here with Jeep Wrangler wheels - so yes, you can fit them.
  12. RealBeale

    What have you done to your Freelander today

    Spent hours removing the stuff that was not for sale with the car - then the "buyer" once again came up with an excuse not to collect. It's been a month of excuses now. Looks like it'll be back on Ebay again soon.
  13. RealBeale

    What have you done to your Freelander today

    Don't forget the black plastic brackets for underneath the headlights? These are essential and are completely different to the grey ones under you'r old headlights. Without them the new headlights will break their locating brackets as the headlights will vibrate too much with nothing underneath...
  14. RealBeale

    Tomb Raider Body Kit

    Found the door parts round the back of the shed.Sold the other bits as they seem to be popular but was left with these bits. Just thought I'd share them with you so you can all see they were only attached with body tape. Came off a 1998 white Freelander originally and were unpainted so were...
  15. RealBeale

    What have you done to your Freelander today

    Took a few "last pics" of it Thursday at Blue Anchor .Just got home so uploaded them to my PC . I thought I'd share them as they really will be the last before the new owner collects it.
  16. RealBeale

    Treats for my Freelander

    Might want to get a silicone Turbo hose too while you are at it. They're about £13 on eBay.
  17. RealBeale

    Tomb Raider Body Kit

    Not exactly. There's no need to remove the existing arches Just the screws. The kit was fitted like this by Land Rover. Most dealers used double sided body tape and/or tiger seal. My mate has broken a few 50th editions over the years. Also spoke to an ex main dealer mechanic who said they...
  18. RealBeale

    Tomb Raider Body Kit

    They do a 5 door kit too !!! The tomb raider body kit myth all started around 10 years ago on eBay. Some Idiot was selling a kit taken off of his 1998 vehicle and I was curious to know why he was calling it a tomb raider kit. He said he thought land rover had called it that. So I put him...
  19. RealBeale

    What have you done to your Freelander today

    Yes but it was in mint condition when I sold it to him. He's made a real mess of it and a massive profit too. Typical. Owed me the best part of 6k when he bought it from me 18 months ago for only £2650 and it was gas converted. Just sold my silver td4 too. Need to get my rally freelander...