I'm jealous - a 2001 P38 with 62k on it... mines 2000 with 115k on it! I would say if they are looking cracked up, to replace them as they are a really easy job and not hugely expensive. I got new rears last year, unfortunately after they had perished pretty bad and leaking (the back kept...

Nathan, Sorry - haven't been online in a few days. The ticking happens 24/7 - car on/off, driving/stopped, doors open/closed, locked/unlocked. Haven't a clue what it is, but its in the passenger footwell, somewhere on the bulkhead i reckon. Very quiet and a low tone as opposed to a tick...

Yep, sounds like self levelling on yours. Definitely not on mine though, its constant 24 hours a day (i guess - doesn't seem to stop anyway)... Can't figure it out. Nothing seems to have stopped working so should be grateful for that at least...

Really strange one - 4.0 HSE year 2000 P38 which I've had for almost 2 years. Last week I got into it on a quiet morning and heard a low tone rythmic ticking/clicking electrical noise coming from somewhere behind / under the glovebox area. It has been going ever since, ticking every second or...

"go wash yer mouth out with libfralmilch crout driver:mad::mad::mad::D " Love it beast! I bought a 4.0 HSE a year and a half ago, done about 18k in it, all since getting it converted myself to gas. runs a dream, and i absolutely love it. (at the minute until the next thing goes wrong)...

What do you think - bargain or potential nightmare??? LAND ROVER FREELANDER XDi diesel - Auto Trader UK What should i ask about? I've read all about VCU and tippex test, etc. but grateful for any advice specifically about the high mileage Di... Thanks, Shane

Thanks folks - plenty to think about. Even the possibility of the non-oval badge variety. As i say, i'm well aware of land rovers quality department (or lack of) with my P38.... its a lifelong project car, when you finish one job, another one pops up. Can't deny thought that the freelander...

Andy & howardo, many thanks. Had kind of written off the Di early diesels, as every review you read says they are sluggish and noisy, but i like the sound of a fairly bulletproof engine. The car is for my wife, so overall reliability is much more important than speed and the practicality is a...

Thanks for comments. I'm over in Norn Iron, and might well end up going across the water to pick up a TD4 - anyone any thoughts on either a good dealer to get one from (with a fair bit of choice / internet ads / ability to bring a good one back that day) or any thoughts on RAC or other...

Hi, Grateful for any advice. The wife has decided she likes the look of the freelander 1, which i dont disagree with, but with the budget I've got, I'll be looking at buying something around 98-2000, probably 1.8 (around 2 grand, 3 if i really stretch to something newer) I've got a 4.0 HSE...

Hi, Had some work done recently on my P38 4.0 - can someone advise what the normal operation sequence is for the engine management light on startup? Mine comes on and matches what the battery light does - i.e. goes off as soon as the engine starts. The guy told me it may have been wired...

Hi Ayone got any tips on replacing the sump gasket - i have the RAVE manual, although it mentions putting the vehicle on a ramp and then lifting it to get clearance between the sump and axle. Is this all necessary, or are there any shortcuts? I'll be attempting this on my driveway (which is...

Hey, Thanks for the pointers - job done today, great success. Definitely i agree with you all that it is easier than it sounds. Key was to remove the water pipes from the engine side. Top 'O ring' had split in two - great cause when i removed the lower o ring it was perfectly intact and i...

Sorry for the late reply, christmas got in the way! I'm going to be doing the job on Monday and I'm based in Belfast - any help would be much appreciated!! I guess you are all across the water anyway. Thanks for the advice - with it being my daily driver, I am always concerned about doing...

Hi - First Thread, Grateful of any pointers... Been reading rr.net, about to replace the heater core o rings on 200 p38 4.0, i'm worried that its a big job with the dash and instruments having to come out and i was wondering if anyone has any tips on the whole process and more importantly how...