I had this other month ,there was the end loop of wire sticking down under rear handle so i run a flat screwdriver under it and door opened .Havent had problem since .Lifted handle as far as it will go and run through gap i know this isnt a cure and there is a problem somewhere.Will get round...

if yu got money to spend yu could buy one of these kits - http://www.jhmbuttco.com/acatalog/service.pdf __________________ HAD money to spend till we bought this bloody car!!

Cheers again TMHM for your replys and patience with me. Ive been searching for hours and found these posts before and many more but really need an idiots guide to refilling and bleeding. apologies in advance .

hi,Changed bottle and cap due to cracking .Now need to refill cooling system and bleed.I want to make sure i do this properly as head gasket was only replaced 6 months ago.Anybody give me a step by step guide. This relates to another thread of mine so thanks for replys on there .Cannot...

Just fitted new tank and cap.Tried bleeding system ,bottom bleeds ok but top one spurts every few minutes then nothing.Normal? Heater on,engine running & warm.got to a point dont want to carry on Been searching internet for correct way to refiil & bleed through fear of knacking engine now my...

Cheers guys ,i remember breakdown mechanic said fan was working .Dont know at the right point though.Just reluctant at the moment to split another bottle at £30 a go.

hello again,lately our 02 plate 1.8 freelander has been overheating very quickly .Always occurs when sitting in a traffic for about 10 mins .temp gauge hits the top.As soon as you move the gauge drops back down to 1/2 way. Is this normal ? When i look at other drivers they dont seem to be...

cheers Mondo ,im no mechanic but ill try that armed with my trusty Haynes manual . Probably end up with more problems by the time ive finished with it ! by the way where do you guys get your parts cheap and reliable.

Just been for a 5 minute drive and passenger side rear drum was very hot.No lights on dash or juddering .I think ive found where the problem is but dont know the cure.

Thanks for reply ill take all that on board.But why does car judder(felt like a flat tyre) on motorway as i mentioned. Is that the ECU /ABS feeding the wrong info to the brakes therefore locking one of them? Sorry to sound daft but i like to learn

Hi, first post so be gentle. Girlfriends been driving our Gaylander, as you seem to call them,for a few week whilst i recover from a knee op. Took it out today and while driving on Motorway car started juddering (felt like a flat tyre) HDC warning light and TRACTION CONTROL warning light...