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Here's a tip if anyone else ends up doing this job! Fit the elbow to the new downpipe with a new gasket before putting it back on, I didn't think about this, refitted the elbow from the top then realised... how the hell am I going to tighten it back up! derp... Timewasted

Agree!! .. I have actually got the exhaust off!! managed to remove the turbo 90 degree bend without too much hassle and then rattle gun it off while it was on the floor. There would have been no chance in removing this while it was still attached to the car whatsoever! Happpy days! now to...

Hi there, Decided to have A go at changing my rotten exhaust today while the suns out!. Its giving me nothing but grief! Ive had a search around see what I can find on the forum but no real success with that, Just wondering what's the easiest way to remove the downpipe from the turbo? there...

I think the danger with flushing your engine, is that all the solid build up can be loosened & end up blocking oilways which is not good! if its an old slogger type engine I wouldn't have thought it be too bad to use it with oil changes, however modern engines using variable valve timing, the...

Black Bumpers would be cool! I have tried some plastic bumper renovator, but they just go a little darker grey.. and then after a couple of hours, they go back to this light grey! Can't be bothered with painting them :) Need to go look up what an IRD is now.. !

The original prop was removed due to a failed VCU which in turn ruined the rear diff bushes & ended up breaking the rear diff! so it goes. A new diff was fitted & 2nd hand prop ordered but never got fitted, So i am hoping it will just be a case of bolt up and 4wd!

It is the 2.0 TD. The studs looked to be pressed in or on some splines? Was considering drilling them out, however, lost patience & for what its worth, I bought the cat / down pipe to replace :)

Thank you! The bluegreen colour looks as good as the alloys (yuck) ! Although I just posted in the freelander 1 section, theres a couple of pics after a bit of a scrub

Hello! As stated in the introduce section of the forums, I have bought this dog of a Freelander that needs a little TLC. Things it needs / needed : Tyres (have replaced all 4) Exhaust : Originally It only needed a new centrepipe + backbox. Propshaft fitting back on (currently 2wd)...

Hello, I recently picked up a Freelander 2.0TD Rather cheep as a fun little project for me and the other half to work on & get back on the road! Its 1998, Diesel, 140k on clock, a hardtop and is a weird green colour, with some issues that need addressing to get an MOT. I will of course go...