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    Ignition key won’t turn

    Hi guys looking for some advice. I have a 2006 Land Rover Frielander td4 and the ignition key doesn’t turn do I need a new ignition barrel? If yes is it only the dealer that you can get it frim
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    Advice please

    Hi thank you for the reply, he got the clutch replaced as the pedal was fully down on the floor and wouldn't lift back up, surely a clutch should last longer than 12 months I have read it could be engine mounts?totally scratching my head . I am thinking it is the gear linkage is done causing...
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    Advice please

    hi guys looking for advice as it seems that my father in law may have been ripped off, he owns a freelander td4 2006 plate, mechanic claims to have replaced the clutch, now when he drives if massive judder when pulling away in 1st, gets a clicking noise when changes gear and gear leaver loose as...
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    Gear problems

    Thanks, I will get him to check this
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    Gear problems

    Father in law owns a 2006 freelander td4, he had the clutch and slave cylinder about 9 months ago and the car now gets a crunching noise when changing gear from 1st to 2nd. All other gears are ok, any thoughts / ideas would be greatly appreciated
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    Stranded in Europe help required

    No no grumpy gel we bought a TD 4 for my partners father and changed to lhd. He still has it now and absol loves it. We have managed to get the old ird out (2.5 cm) hole in the bottom where the bearing have collapsed. Replaced withvthe refurbed part from bell engineering who have been fantastic...
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    Stranded in Europe help required

    Sorry fellow freelander owners, ordered a recon ird from bell engineering(who have been great) and just waiting for the part to arrive( hopefully today) Will let you know how I get on, never fitted one before so hopefully shouldn't be too difficult, got some advice from bell also
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    Stranded in Europe help required

    Thanks grumpy gel, the noise you explain is the exact type of noise I have. I have removed the crown /pinion and this is the part that has /is completely sheered(will post a pic). The car when engaged into gear is still making this crunching noise and I can't even move the car a full turn of the...
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    Stranded in Europe help required

    I am insured as I told them it's now a two wheel drive vehicle but absol gutted if I am honest. Will try bell engineering Thanks again Are they hard to fit.
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    Stranded in Europe help required

    I was told it was for better fuel economy. I checked and it has had the cylinder head and water pump done so I thought everything would be ok. Many thanks for the reply, can you recommend where I can order one?
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    Stranded in Europe help required

    Hi i bought a 1.8 freelander that was changed to two wheel drive. Driving through Belgium I got a bang from underneath the front and the car can hardly move with out clunking. I don't want to move her without causing anymore damage. I have been able to get it carried on a truck to my destination...
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    2005 Freelander reverse light problem

    Thanks all will try this
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    2005 Freelander reverse light problem

    Hi all Seeking help on my problem. I have a 2005 1.8 Freelander, and the reverse lights have stopped working. I have changed the bulbs but still nothing. I have checked that power and nothing. Checked fuse box and nothing faulty Is there anything lose I need to check? Thanks
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    My 1st freelander td 4

    Manual box, tried air compressor and nothing blowing through?
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    My 1st freelander td 4

    Looking for any advice, whilst draining the gearbox oil on my freelander TD4 2006 I have realised that the two pipes coming from what looks like a small radiator seem to be blocked. Any advice on what I need to do to fix?:confused::confused: Thanks
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    loosing water into cylinder 4

    looking for some advice, I have a 1.8 05 plate freelander 1. I have had the cylinder head and water pump replaced and the car still is guzzling water (having to fill up the expansion tank repeatedly). There are no water or oil leaks (no water coming showing mixed with the oil). The car isn't...
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    Hard to put into gear

    Looking for advice folks just put new clutch on my freelander 1.8 petrol and it is difficult to go into gear when running. Can any one give me asvice on possible fault?
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    Help please

    I own a 2001 freelander 1.8 petrol and the car has recently started to struggle to go into gear when the engine is running. When. The engine isnt running it goes into gear with no problem. Confused Can anyone give some advice?
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    Problem when turning

    Thanks everyone. Does anyone have details for bell?
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    Problem when turning

    I own a 2002 freelander 1.8 es and it has started to slow down when turning and or when I reverse. Can anyone help with advice Apologies if this has been asked already but just bought me 1st freelander (love the car) Thanks