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I’m new to Freelander 2 ownership, but I’ve been active in forums since they first appeared on the Internet. Initially, forums were the digital successors to old-school car clubs—where you'd elect a board, pay a membership fee, read a magazine and attend group meets. While there's always been a...

Thanks for the guidance. I've now swapped the reservoir and filled with new fluid, but unfortunately did not save enough to top up once the engine was started. So I have to go to town tomorrow to buy more. In the meanwhile, I'll document progress for the next newbie. For example, it was unclear...

Appreciate the advice. As it is Saturday, I'll try it before the workshop opens on Monday so I can cancel the rebuild if it works. I did not proceed as I was worried if there is contamination in the steering rack or pump that I cannot drain out, it would clog up the new filter. I am presuming...

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Last Sunday, I bought my first Freelander 2 — and, in fact, my first Land Rover. After decades of G-Wagon ownership, this feels a bit like changing schools mid-term: familiar turf, but different uniform. Since 1996, I've owned a 1982 280 GE LWB — built like a Panzer and about as subtle. It has...

I bought my 2008 FL2 on Sunday, heavily discounted because it failed WOF (like MOT) on no power in the steering below 5-10 km/h. Power assist mostly works when driving very slow, and this failure is a known weakness in Ford era Freelanders. In mine it seems to get worse when the car has warmed...

While I presumed the only way to cure is to retrim, I bought this FL2 on Monday that came with a rather creative alternative. Not the best photo (it's night) and it looks like I need to clean a pizza stain, but it is interesting. Google upholstery button. Whatever, it holds well.

I just stopped by Pickapart for a steering rack, and someone had removed the glove box timber trim and the centre console but then tossed them under the car so I can't advise how or what you need to do to remove the glove box (presume it is easy), or the centre console cover which is plastic...

HI GrumpyGel, Colour: Yeah, I really wanted a forest green because all Alfa's should be red [tick] all Mercedes SLK's silver [tick], all G-wagons agave green [tick] and of course all LR's should be green, although Clarkson disagrees with the Queen as to which green. I was amazed when it popped...

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Last week, I listed my 2004 Jag XJ6 on our NZ auction site and someone made an offer which I accepted. It's amazing how people buy cars without looking at them. I never met the guy - all done on the phone and electronic banking. And now, he is thrilled as he got a really good car for a very...