Hi
Just collected my '07 SE yesterday and the gear changes feel really heavy and clunky, is the normal for these FL2's?

Thanks

They are a little heavier than some but it may be that the cables need greasing. John
07 HSE Narvick Black
Land Rover Series One
Triumph Rocket 111 (sadly gone!)

Bought from local LR dealer and they claim to do a 115 point check, but I'll have a word and see what they suggest.

Mr K wrote:

Bought from local LR dealer and they claim to do a 115 point check, but I'll have a word and see what they suggest.

Did they mention that 75% of the points are in fact rechecking parts they have already checked

Would love to see the list of checks they do  2002 Honda VFR800
2002 Toyota Celica 140 Silver (mid life crisis - again!)
2007 FL2 GS Manual Army Reconnaissance Green + freel2.com sticker
2004 Toyota Celica 140 Black - Gone
2000 Toyota Celica 140 Silver - Gone
1998 Toyota Celica ST Pearl Green - Gone
1996 Nissan Primera 1.6 - Gone
1994 Rover Montego 1.6 Auto - Gone

The Freelander gearbox is usually smooth and light to the touch. As JST suggested the linkage probably needs lubricating, it's a fairly simple job to do - try a search on here. But as you've just taken delivery - take it back and get the Dealer to sort it for you and while your're there ask for an Experience Voucher.

deffo not a smooth change, reminds me of a truck gear box when cold

deffo not right - suggest you take it back to Dealer and tell them you're not happy with the gearchange. Also see if you can tes drive another one of similar age to see if it is smoother or the same. I've owned 2 manuals and both have been smooth

I would say my gear change is a delight, I can change gear using just two fingers, I thought it nice and light and precise, well on mine anyway.

nope - mine is a cause of push - clunk, especially going down into 1st - thought the lever was gonna come off

It's booked in and I just hope they can fix it and it isn't a major internals job.

Mr K wrote:

nope - mine is a cause of push - clunk, especially going down into 1st - thought the lever was gonna come off

It's booked in and I just hope they can fix it and it isn't a major internals job.

the clutch bite isn't low so not sure if the clutch is dragging.

The manual one I had before I sold it was getting notchy, but only when cold, never needed to change down in to 1st so can't tell you if it was like yours.

Mr K wrote:

Hi
Just collected my '07 SE yesterday and the gear changes feel really heavy and clunky, is the normal for these FL2's?

Thanks

I am just selling my manual se.
It too is clunky when cold.

Best to use ptfe lubrication spray on linkage under bonnet, and the selector mechanism in the Center console.
Worked a treat for me. 

rchrdleigh wrote:

The Freelander gearbox is usually smooth and light to the touch. As JST suggested the linkage probably needs lubricating, it's a fairly simple job to do - try a search on here. But as you've just taken delivery - take it back and get the Dealer to sort it for you and while your're there ask for an Experience Voucher.

LMFAO come and drive mine its clunky!