Moderators, could you please move this thread over the Freelander section.:rolleyes:

Hi Discool, Thanks, but seen them both. Hence the ridiculous thread. As I said it should be so easy. Mine are definitely not cross head screws. Irrespective, I still can’t get my socket (Bahco, so it’s not as if it’s some Far Eastern rubbish) far enough in past the plastic moulding to engage...

Hi All, Apologies in advance for the apparent remedial thread. It should be so easy but I can’t get my pollen filter out for replacement. My 6mm socket of my 1/4” ratchet won’t even go into the recess to engage with the bolt head. Am I missing something? Are they some obscure flavour of bolt...

Anyways, the FL is fully recovered. New auxiliary tensioner and auxiliary and air on belts replaced. Quiet as a mouse now.:) Thanks to all who took the time to answer.

Any recommendations for engine oil, before I go and get some. The last time I did my own servicing was in the late 80’s….!!

Thanks Nodge, The gear arrived this morning so that’s time at the weekend spoken for(weather permitting!).

Cheers Jayridium, I think there’s a consensus appearing here. Plus another thread I found elsewhere. I’ve ordered the white filter.

Hi J_D, Thanks, since putting the post up I’ve seen a thread via Google not the search function. That thread said the same as you. Won’t bother with ‘upgrade’ after all. Cheers, Michael.

Hi All, In another thread (Whine,whine,whine) I’m getting that sorted. In the meantime I’m going to do the service - usual things, oil,air, fuel filters and fluids, oil, diff, gearbox. My question is rather than replace the crankcase breather with another, do the ‘upgrade’ to a supposedly fit...

Thanks again Nodge.

Thanks Alteredtech, any particular recommendations or is it still Haynes?

Thanks Nodge, Short answer is I don’t know. I don’t have any service history or service book just the ‘it’s had a service’ from the place I bought it. Anyway the usual service items are ordered and the plan is to replace IRD, gearbox and diff fluids quite soon, along with the PCV and check/...

Thanks Alteredtech and Rank Amateur. I should’ve also added that it’s not there when in neutral and I revv the engine, so I’m assuming it’s a transmission issue. :(

Thanks Nodge. :)

While I’m waiting for the stuff for the filters and oil to turn up, I know there’s a decent amount of ground clearance under FL’s but where is a suitable trolley Jack point to enable axle stands to be used. I’ve another thread going (Whine, whine, whine) and I’ve noticed an oil leak aroungtthe...

I forgot, it’s still 4WD.

Hi All, My 06 147k miles FL1 TD4 seemingly has developed a whine. It more noticeable in lower gears at lower speeds. Noticeable too when letting the clutch off after changing up. 2k rpm seems to be it’s ‘sweet spot’ and below 1750 and above 2250 rpm it’s gone. It’s also absent by the time I’m in...

Thank you Col, I’m about to order the bit n pieces for the filters and fluids to be replaced.:D

Thanks Stance. I’ve a quick look on t’bay and seen some 12v pumps for about £13. They look like a good investment.

Hi David, The SatNav and cameras won’t draw much current so I don’t imagine any issues using the cig lighter socket for them. The seat heater might be another matter though. Check the fuse rating for the cig socket and use the formulas below to calculate if the fuse is up to running all your...