It's a 1.8 petrol (year 2000) - which 'apparently' seems to be the crappiest engine ever!!!! :p

Hi all, (this is starting to resemble "Dear Diary"...) :) Just got off the phone from the 'mechanic'... who informs me that my car is ready to be collected. Apparently the transfer box 'did the job' and it's now driving perfectly again. Mind you, he's also telling me that because I sourced a...

Re: Thud when reversing Hi all, just thought I'd post an update on my "thud" problem... so far the car has been in the garage for the past three weeks - :mad: Personally, I think that the mechanic is being a bit of a git but there's nothing I can do until he fixes it. What started off as a thud...

Hi all, just thought I'd post an update on my "thud" problem... so far the car has been in the garage for the past three weeks - :mad: Personally, I think that the mechanic is being a bit of a git but there's nothing I can do until he fixes it. What started off as a thud when reversing with the...

One last question... would the rear diff bush cause an intermittent whine noise?

Thanks for your suggestions - I'm relieved to hear that it's not a big (or expensive) job! I only have the car 8 months, and already had the HG replaced, the catalytic converter replaced, gear link bar, brakes done, windscreen replaced, tyres replaced, not to mention the regular service! I'm...

Hi all, wonder if someone could shed some light on the following for me? My 1.8 petrol (00) Freelander has started to make a loud thud noise when reversing - it sounds like something is slipping out or disengaging, but the gears don't slip. The gears had been slipping a few months back so I had...

Thanks for the suggestion - I'll try that! :D

Hi all, I wonder if anyone can help me source clips for the roof handle above the rear passenger door? Basically, they are the little plastic clip-on covers that cover the handle screws. I've tried all the online parts shops but to no avail. Thanks! Michelle

Hi alll, I recently bought a second-hand '00 Freelander - 1.8 petrol. It appears to have been well looked after and is running well except for two things I've noticed which are troubling me. Firstly, the temperature gauge shoots up to nearly red, stays there for a while, and then drops back to...