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gasman



Member Since: 02 May 2013
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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Zermatt Silver
Parts Rip Off

Just had the glove box damper break, cheap part you would think. Genuine one for a Freelander 2 (LR039802) usually about £25. However there appears to be a national if not global shortage of some LR parts. If you want to be put on back order all the usual suppliers (including some of the ones on here) will get you one, eventually for £150.
I have managed to track one down for £29 plus tax. Unfortunately it has to come from Lithuania.
It's not urgent so don't mind the wait. Now at the point when I learn something new something old is lost out the other side !
Now retired so it doesn't matter anymore.
Freelander now gone.

Post #405462 19th Mar 2021 4:40 pm
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jules



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Did you try any on-line dismantlers ? Jules

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gasman



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Hi Jules

No I didn't. When I've looked before for other parts, I often find that the used parts are the same price as new, so why would you buy unless you were desperate.

I just think that this sudden up lift in price is wrong. Now at the point when I learn something new something old is lost out the other side !
Now retired so it doesn't matter anymore.
Freelander now gone.

Post #405477 19th Mar 2021 6:20 pm
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dorsetfreelander



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Your problem might be different but I had the damper break a few Freelanders ago and fixed it with a cable tie.

This is an old thread https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic23785.html 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
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Post #405518 20th Mar 2021 4:29 pm
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gasman



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Appreciate the help, but mine has snapped at the back. Rolling Eyes

Just has to be replaced. Thumbs Up Now at the point when I learn something new something old is lost out the other side !
Now retired so it doesn't matter anymore.
Freelander now gone.

Post #405523 20th Mar 2021 6:01 pm
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Bobupndown



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Mine broke today too but not to fussed, it's rarely open and I can live without it. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

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I Like Chips



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Yes I wish no one had mentioned this because mine is bound to snap next time I change the cabin filter

Post #405533 20th Mar 2021 8:26 pm
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gasman



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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Zermatt Silver

It wouldn't normally bother me, I'd be quite happy to leave it off. My concern is it could come crashing down on the wife's knees whilst sitting in the passenger side. Then I would be in trouble. Now at the point when I learn something new something old is lost out the other side !
Now retired so it doesn't matter anymore.
Freelander now gone.

Post #405592 21st Mar 2021 7:05 pm
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