ok. so if im lucky:(:( im hoping that the clutch thrust bearing is at fault.... But is the Freelander 1.8 gearbox prone to the shaft bearings wearing out?? if so then any scrap gearbox will probably be in the same condition or near to it :confused: Regards Keeny

Thanks for the comments guys.. yes ive got a 1997 1.8 petrol.. The head gasket has gone twice since ive owned it.. lasted about 2 years now since last failure.:( Ive seen clutch kits advertised on ebay including the thrust bearing anywhere between £80-£120 I also read the fault...

Hi can anyone point me in the right direction, When the engine is idling there is a noise from the transmision (no knocking or grinding just a noise) that has got louder over the past few months.. but as soon as i dip the clutch its quiet.. release the pedal and its back... could this be...

Yep that sounds about right.. ive had my 97 fl1 for 6 years now & its starting to show its age.. rear window dont go down the inch its supposed to to open tailgate but closes ok.. the rattle up front .. knocking on cornering.. cluch thrust bearing is realy loud.. rear diff leaking..fixed the 3...

Ok .. thanks guys i will investigate further.. Ive also got an slight knocking sound when cornering sharply could this be the uv joints on the driveshafts?? Regards Keeny

Hi, my fl1 has this anoying rattle somewhere up front, you can only hear it on uneven ground sounds like suspension bushes gone, i motd it recently & they picked nothing up... towed a caravan last week ..no rattle under the weight of caravan.. had it up on ramps & cant see anything worn or...

Looks like more expense.. this caravaning lark is starting to cost a fortune.. Dont suppose anyone knows of any DIY kits out there.. I think its time to trawl youtube someone has bound to have done it before.. Thanks ...Neil

Hi, i have a freelander 1:) Im looking to fit a caravan charging harness (grey socket). . I know that there is a dedicated wiring plug hidden away behind the rear lights for fitting the normal towbar electrics (black socket), but does anyone know if landrover had the foresight to also run...

HI, Has anybody ever just had enough of the hassle with the ABS system on a freelander 1 & just converted it back to old style braking by removing all the ABS components & fitting a normal master cylinder.. I saw a mk1 at the local scrappy & went to get the ABS ECU but there was nothing under...

Hi to all.. im a newly registered member, although i have been looking for various faults, sympoms & repairs on this forum for over 12 months.. I have a freelander 1,, 1.8 petrol & i have the dreaded 3 Amigoes lit up on the dash.:doh: Now as ive said ive been looking/ researching the site to...