Strange problem with my 2004 Freelander. The radio is asking for it's code, I then enter it, the radio shuts off, when I switch it back on again it's asking for the code again. I know it's the correct code because if I deliberately enter the wrong code, the code enter counter shows 2 or 3 if I...

Quick update. I put in a replacement Master/slave kit this morning, a bit fiddly to route through and the pre-kinked pipe didn't seem to be kinked in quite the right places, it went in ok but the routing is not as neat as it should be and a bit loopy-loose in one place. Anyway fitted the kit...

Thanks Grumpy, good intel, took no effort from me to push the piston back in which probably means it's broken.

So I found a spare hour this morning and replaced the slave cylinder mounting bracket. The old one didn't look obviously out of shape when I took it off. Once I replaced the cylinder in the bracket I still could not engage gear. The clutch release arm is moving (also gave it a few liberal sprays...

Thanks Nodge. Good plan Andy, I might just save £50 if I first try and replace the bracket only, after freeing/oiling the release arm mechanism.

So, I finally found the time to take a look and figure out whether the clutch release arm was fractured. I couldn't see any obvious breaks so I spayed liberally with penetrating oil. Asking someone else to depress the clutch I can see that the arm is moving and rotating the connection to the...

Hopefully not Andy! just some lost spanners and skin from my knuckles.....

OK Thanks folks, I will dive in from the top.

With the battery and airbox removed I have a couple of hoses right in the way (from above). I guess I can pop them off easily enough, will give it a go as I really don't fancy crawling through mud!

Thanks for the replies, I'll try and take a peek at the release arm and also see if the slave mounting bracket has given up. Guessing I need to get underneath and remove the undertray to be able to do anything sensible, problem is I left it parked in several inches of mud! - so will have to...

Hi all, Freelander 1 2004. The other day I was suddenly no longer able to change gear, no warning, no change of feel in clutch, no previous clutch slipping or obvious change in biting point. I started up one morning but could not engage any gear. Clutch pedal goes up and down as normal. Visually...

Hi Andyfreelandy, Appreciate that, yeah still looking, by coincidence I was in Devon last week! (not that that's any good now). Will ping you on a separate conversation.

Thanks for that, the cradle is a bit flaky. Not sure about the deisel tank, I seem to remember a post describing different fuel pipe connections.

Thanks for the nudge! - I just posted an Intro...

Getting old and spent several decades not getting to where I wanted to be, despite that I'm still alive, living near Marlborough, Wiltshire and find myself encumbered with a Freelander 1, 2004. I bought it to bring waste from a house build but find myself attached to it. Interested in dusting...

Hi all, the fuel tank on my Freelander 1 1.8 2004 has a split in it (something from the road bounced up I suspect) and I'm looking for a replacement. Plenty of diesel units about but I'm having problems finding the correct petrol unit. I think the part number is WFE106370. Anyone know anyone...