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    Mondo mode

    I think you only blank off the IRD if you remove it completely. (the IRD that is)
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    Mondo mode

    Just gone Mondo today, so far so good smells strongly of gearbox oil though will this go? Could just be the bolts for the VCU. props as they are in the hippo but not the prop as this is still in the workshop.
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    broken subframe

    now fixed all welded back up thanks for the hmm hmm info hat man!! LOL
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    Where do you buy your odds and ends on line?

    try brookwells.co.uk
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    broken subframe

    Anyone come across this before? My rear subframe has cracked completely in two and also come away from the floor?:(
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    Engine Swap

    Rusty Rhinos! Photos now uploaded in Series gallery.
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    My first Freelander?

    everything else is very good, the body is immaculate. interior very clean for 12 year old.
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    My first Freelander?

    I have been really lucky paid 850 for r plate xedi, turbo went following day, tracking was way off after a short trip to london and back to plymouth needed two new tyres, mot failed on excessively corroded brake pipes, so all replace front to back. new discs, pads and drums etc. rear diff made...
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    Paranoid about the VCU - the line test

    Hi ?Gazza. Yeah the mounts can be changed without removing the diff. watched the guys whilst they did took about 1 hour in total. did need the use of pry bars though to push the diff over to get the front one out/in. thinking of a two inch lift kit now about £230 with the camber pins.
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    Paranoid about the VCU - the line test

    FRONT MOUNTS PRONE TO SNAPPING JUST BOUGHT A COMPLETE SET OF THREE FOR MINE TODAY ABOUT £50 WITH VAT FROM BROOKWELLS IN DEVON, FITTING ON TUESDAY SUBFRAME SOMETIMES APPARENTLY NEEDS SOME SORT OF ELDING NOT TO SURE ABOUT THIS THOUGH MADHATMAN Can you shed any light on this issue for me?
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    Engine Swap

    its not bad at all, very good chassis and floors all panels are solid, been standing for four years surface rust on springs firing on three, only one wiper and rip in roof.
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    Engine Swap

    not much then!!!!! Cheers for the info will let you know what happens pick up the s1 tomorrow ( sunday )
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    Engine Swap

    Hi guys, I know is sacrilage? But having just got a series 1 1953... and a v8 what involved in getting rid of the 1.6 petrol all help is gratefully received.
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    Clunk clunk clunk!!!!

    Thanks Blippie, have decided against it, am going to do the mounts in next couple of weeks when get a garage with a pit to make it a bit easier. Adz.
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    vibration when cruising

    thanks Vic. Will have a check.
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    vibration when cruising

    Hi guys tis me again.... Now getting a vibration when cruising around no particular speed, any guesses? also anyone know a good spares place to by wheel bearings? Island 4x4 don't list on website. mail order 4x4 again same sort of thing. Who do you all use? Cheers Adz.
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    Clunk clunk clunk!!!!

    just had the tracking done!!!! and not as many clunks as before can accelerate hard again yay!!! my mate in the local garage has said he will take the VCU and props off for the summer to conserve wear and tear and fuel what do you think, he says it will handle better but it won't be a real 4x4...
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    Clunk clunk clunk!!!!

    thanks guys. will try a new mount after testing the mount first. You don't think it could be anything to do with VCU or IRD starting to go?
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    Clunk clunk clunk!!!!

    Does any one know why when accelerating from 1s to 2nd I get a clunk when changing gear. Sounds like from the rear, poss diff related is this normal? Have heard if changing the centre mount might releive the problem as this gets overlooked on services and is prone to wearing quicker than the...
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    Steering woe

    Yeah thanks mate!!!:D