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Freelanders and MOT emissions

24 Jul 4 Comments Sue FL1 Tips & Advice, FL2 Tips & Advice emissions, MOT

At Freelanderspecialist we rarely see a Freelander 2 fail an MOT on emissions, even when it has had a cracked exhaust manifold. We have seen Freelander 1’s fail MOT on emissions caused by failing catalytic converters and misfires to name a couple. Has your Freelander ever failed an MOT on …

Freelander 2 stuck in Park?

22 Jul 2 Comments Sue FL2 Problems, FL2 Tips & Advice Automatic Gearbox, Gear Change, Solenoids, Transmission

Freelander 2 Shift Interlock The shift interlock solenoid in the Freelander 2 is located on the LH side of the selector lever assembly. The solenoid operates two locking levers which engage with the lever mechanism and lock it in the Park (P) and Neutral (N) positions. When the ignition is …

Freelander 2 Steering Lock Issue

13 Mar 9 Comments Sue FL2 Problems, Freelander 2 Steering Lock

A Kiwi Freelander owner who has experienced issues with their Freelander 2 steering lock has kindly written an article to help other Freelander owners to solve the problem – a big Thank You Kiwi Freelander Owner (who wishes to remain nameless)! Here is their article: Steering Lock Fix: Is your Freelander …

Are you looking for a set of used wheels for your Freelander 1? Make sure you get the right ones.

10 Apr 10 Comments Sue FL1 Parts, Freelander 1 Wheels

Are you looking to purchase some used wheels for your Freelander 1? If so, make sure you get the correct ones. The early models do not have an embossed number near the centre of the wheel and the later ones do – see the photographs above. It does not matter …

Have you bought a Freelander 1 and found it is only 2 wheel drive? Do you want to know what is involved and how much it will cost to put it back to 4 wheel drive?

10 Apr 22 Comments Sue FL1 Parts, FL1 Problems, Freelander 1, Freelander Drivetrain propshaft, Viscous Coupling Unit

Have you bought a Freelander 1 and then gone underneath to find there is no prop shaft fitted? You have been looking forward to a bit of off-roading and now you find it is only 2WD? This has happened to quite a lot of people unfortunately, and is a big disappointment …

Check Your Tyres!

23 Mar 14 Comments Sue Freelander Drivetrain Differential, Front Differential, Power Transfer Unit, Rear Differential, Transfer Box, Tyre Pressure, Tyres

We spend a lot of time harping on about how important matched tyres are on the Freelanders. This is because they operate an active-on-demand system which engages the four wheel drive automatically when it believes one of the wheels is slipping. The problem with this is that if one or …

What can happen if you have mismatched tyres on your Freelander 2?

23 Mar 28 Comments Sue FL2 Problems, Freelander 2, Freelander Drivetrain Haldex, Power Transfer Unit, Rear Differential, Tyres

Here is a write up for a Land Rover magazine from one of our customers, Steve King, regarding his experience of damage which occurred to his Freelander 2 drivetrain. This is what can happen when you have mismatched tyres, so please check that yours are all the same make, model, size, …

Freelander 2 Uprated Front Differential/Transfer Box Reconditioned 2 yr warranty – Same Day Service

21 Feb 54 Comments Sue FL2 Problems, Freelander 2, Freelander Drivetrain Front Differential, Power Transfer Unit, Transfer Box

Freelander 2 Uprated Front Differential/Transfer Box Reconditioned 2 yr warranty IS YOUR FREELANDER 2 WHINING / CRUNCHING FROM THE FRONT ? Do you want your beloved Freelander to run smooth and quiet again? We Can Help! If your Freelander Power Transfer Unit (PTU) / transfer box / front differential is damaged we …

2016 – Top Off Road Trails & Parks in America

23 Nov No Comments Sue Freelander Fun Off-Road

The results of the survey to determine the top off-road trails in the USA are in for 2016. This year’s version includes an interactive map and, in addition to the top 5 trails by state, the top 3 off road vehicles by state. They have also added four states that weren’t …

FOR SALE: 2007 LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2 2.2 GS TD4, MANUAL

13 Nov 2 Comments Sue Used Freelanders 2.2 Diesel, Freelanders For Sale, TD4

[singlepic id=1516 w= h= float=none] 2007 Freelander 2 GS 2.2 TD4 Diesel Manual ONLY £6,495 NOW SOLD Are you looking for a versatile, very capable car which will take you anywhere you want to go? Look no further …. This is a fantastic example of the revered Freelander 2 2.2 …

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