I don't think the housing can be removed in situ. Although it's fairly straightforward to remove the housing bolts, there would be 2 problems. The thermostat is fitted into the pump assembly with a locating shaft, as such the housing would need to be removed perpendicular to it's face. 1...

So, my latest update. After an unsuccesful result to my initial test, I decided to change the thermostat. There are a number of posts regarding this but this was my method. 1. Remove belly plate, drain coolant through bottom hose 2. Remove acoustic plastic engine cover to give general...

Update Jumped in the vehicle this morning with Laptop & OBD rigged up only to find that it's still not reaching temperature - looks like a new thermostat after all ! However I still think that it's a worthwhile task and may cure the problem on some vehicles. To answer questions raised in the...

After many summer months of using my TD4 with the heater control set to minimum, a few days ago I needed a boost of cabin heat and was most disappointed the result. With the Water temp gauge just below half way, I assumed correct running temperature but after connecting OBD, the water temp was...

Having gone through the labour intensive task of removing the IRD and gearbox to change the front diff on my Freelander (due to a siezed VCU). I was wondering whether the VCU can be reconditioned. I have read a number of threads regarding failed VCU's but I am surprised no-one offers a...

Can you email me with how much you want for the Diff email to rsol@arelectronicsNOSPAM.co.uk remove the NOSPAM prior to sending. Thanks

I have a Freelander 1.8 XEi yr 2000, one of many to suffer with a seized vcu. The problem has resulted in the shearing of the splines on the collar that the left hand Driveshaft goes into, with the splines wore away on the inner surface of the collar, the front driveshaft not being driven and...