Nice one :) my old 1.8 passed earlier this year with no problems

The VVC 160bhp engine would be interesting but you really need to rev it hard to get the extra power as it doesn't come in until after 4k revs then up the the rev limit around 7.2k so probably not really suited to the Freelander + you would need the wiring look and ecu. Other choices would be...

Cant say for a TD4 auto but I have a TD4 manual and used to have a TD5 manual, both standard and the TD4 is way quicker than a TD5 - a remap will only enhance this (as it would a TD5!) I wouldn't be too worried about buying an older car without service history if the condition was right but...

Try a breakers, many 3 doors dont have roof rails so the cover plates should be easy and cheap to source

Not good :( being optimistic I guess its possible that what you are seeing is left over residue from a previous HGF but considering the coolant drop, chances are there is a problem somewhere. Pulling to the left could be tracking needing adjusted or mis-matched tyres, tyres should be the same...

The flat panel above the passenger airbag is squeaking a bit and I want to remove the panel so check the fixings - anyone know how to remove it?

Interesting :) - so all we need is this, a laptop and suitable connecting lead?

You can buy the fobs from ebay but make sure its the same frequency as the one you currently have and is working. The fobs need to be programmed by plugging into diagnostic software, either dealer software or suitable independent software.

Glad you got it fixed :)

I used my Freelander 1.8 during the winter averaging 1000 miles a month and obtained 31 mpg (which is good for a 1.8) This week I have been using the TD4 to see what the difference in fuel consumption is and I got 36 mpg. I know it corresponds to what most people get on here but I thought I...

Hope its OK :cool:

Yes or those that SORNED their Freelander at the end of February because of the mild winter :rolleyes: Not that much snow here on the east coast here in Fife though

Yes I had the same problem with a new pump I bought from Euro Car Parts, like you I thought it was faulty and returned it, the replacement was slightly better but still way to noisy - my daughter would complain every time she was in the back and sitting above it. It lasted 8 months before...

The 5 door roller blind cover is too long for the 3 door models, I have often wondered if it would be possible to cut a roller blind down a bit to suit the 3 door models as the roller blinds are easier to find and much cheaper.

I dont think red is popular although maybe just starting to make a comeback

Yes the 03 one sounds expensive - have a look about to see what other 03 TD4s are for sale for :)

ha ha yeah ;) up until last year I had 3 k series engined cars - freelander, MGF VVC and MG TF. HG is easy to fix if it goes wrong though - my Freelander had an MLS gasket done before I bought it and I have done one on my MGF. TF is one of the new Chinese ones thats supposed to have fixed...

I SORN my 1.8 Freelander over the summer - did this on the 1st March and started using my MG TF but really missing the Freelander this year, even though we still have the TD4. I must be mad missing a petrol Freelander!!

ET refers to the wheel off-set measured from the centre line - depending on the original spec ET, it will dictate how much further a wheel sticks out or is reset into the wheel arch if it differs from the original figure - if that makes sense ;) This chart might explain it better

I have never had an alignment tool to hand when doing a clutch but always had success just aligning it by eye although I have only done rwd vehicles so access is easier lol