The gearbox on the Discovery has developed a strange habit of late. It’s quite weird as it only happens if you’ve been travelling at 60-70mph, in 5th gear for 15 minutes
Category: Maintenance
Gearbox Oil ChangeGearbox Oil Change
Decided to change the gearbox oil earlier this week to see if it improved the gear change. Here’s how I did it. Firstly make sure you’ve got everything you need
Freelander hits 100k!Freelander hits 100k!
Freelander went through 100,000 miles today. This is the first vehicle I’ve had that I’ve taken through 100k!
Rear Bump Stop RenewalRear Bump Stop Renewal
I managed to knock a bump stop off while hosing off the chassis recently. When I crawled underneath to investigate I noticed that the other rear one didn’t look too
Freelander Clutch ReplacementFreelander Clutch Replacement
Finally had to get the clutch done. It was slipping quite badly and the whine was really noticeable. Main dealer cost around £1000 + VAT. The guys at Ultimate Land
Freelander 96k ServiceFreelander 96k Service
Freelander had the 96k service & MOT today. Needed front suspension arm link and rear diff hanger replaced too. Cost around £500 around half what a main dealer would charge!
Freelander HDC & TC Warning LightsFreelander HDC & TC Warning Lights
Whilst driving to work on Friday, I noticed the Hill Descent Control & Traction Control warning lamps illuminated as in the image above. Also realised later in the evening that
Clutch Fixed!Clutch Fixed!
Got the car back from the garage today. Clutch is now fixed 🙂 £170ish for parts and labour. Parts were about £100. Garage were excellent and I’d thoroughly recommend them.
Clutch RepairClutch Repair
The Freelander is going in for a master cylinder replacement on Thurs. The pedal began sticking down when I was in Wales a few weeks ago after traversing the Wayfarer’s