I have noticed that there does seem to be far more posts about problems with diesels.....in particular the TD4. When I bought my 1.8 petrol...just about everyone I know sais...what did you do that for. It seems I made the right choice if we all believe in the law of averages. Dont get me...

Dont touch the 2.5 DSE engine. If it is the BMW one...it is not as indestructable as they will have you believe!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes apparently they are also selling fuel made from plutonium and biofuel made from dead sea birds

I can see the funny side but they have gone to an awful lot of trouble.

Not sure if I have found a scam here. check the list of alternative fuels..e.g 'vin diesel'. and the delivery...posted through your letterbox. Seems a little suspicious to me. Petrol Direct - petroldirect.com hmmmmmmmmmmm

All good points...so does anyone have the size and spec of the bolts I need. Any tips on where to get some would be appreciated. Before I go tearing off up the motorway.

Quite simply...doesit need to be removed or not.

There is a very good reason why I havent asked him. He will obviously deny it. I am not certain that it didnt have cable ties before but..I dont recall seing them as i have looked underneath the car. My reason is that If were bolted before then I want it bolted again. I do not want this thing...

Joined the 'new head gasket' club recently and at the same time had new timing belt and a few little useful bits. My question is this. To carry out all of this work..would the mechanic remove the undertray to make access to the engine easier. The reason I ask is that I have noticed that mine...

I want to fit some new discs and pads to the front of my 03 1.8 petrol. How easy is it and are there any pitfalls with buying parts from ebay for example.

If it helps there was no sign of oil in my water when the Head G went

hmmmmmm. think I will get some...'sensible' advice from someone local

Same symptoms as my 1.8 petrol...head gasket...deffo

Hi folks, having been the previous onwer of a very nice rangerover and now a very 'nice' freelander, I am yearning to get a real one oand go Off Road. I see a couple of options. Dedicated off roader, not road legal or road legal and a little more sensible. Advice would be appreciated I am...

must have gotten very wet at some point...thats wierd.

change the timing belt too..power steering belt ac belt..all will benefit from renewal in that state.

errrrr no...

Well here I am ..shiny new head gasket..cam belt etc and a few peripherals. Since it was all put back together (incidentally, never even consider an AA warranty) the rear window lock doesnt work. You know the switch on the centre console. I wondered if it might be a fuse or sommin. Any help...

I am ...semi interested in removing one of the shafts to help imrove performance and fuel economy. Any advice appreciated...pictures are nice too

Thanks everyone...it all seems to make sense to me.