What can cause premature damage to a water pump? WATER PUMP LEAKAGE: A leaking radial seal results in water pump leakage. The radial seal reacts sensitively to particles and will not seal properly. However, small amounts of fluid egressing from the bleed hole shortly after installation are harmless, as the sealing elements do not settle […]
If you are changing the timing belt on your petrol Freelander please make sure you also change the water pump. A water pump may look fine, but if it seizes, the timing belt continues to run, but the stationary teeth on the water pump will usually shear the teeth completely from the belt and engine […]
A customer has discovered the dangers of K-Seal in a 1.8 petrol engine. As we always say NEVER use such things in your Freelander. Here’s what happened to him after using K-Seal and another sealing product: “I notice that the engine block coolant passages on the inlet side are not connected to the coolant passages […]
Are you getting a knocking noise from the front of your Freelander 1 when turning a corner, maybe accompanied by a slight vibration? This can be caused by the front prop shaft CV joint collapsing. You can check if this is the problem by shaking the front prop shaft from side to side (not from […]
Checking your tyre pressures on your Freelander regularly is crucial. On the Freelander 1, not only can the wrong tyre pressure mean you use more fuel than you need to, but if this makes the rolling radius of your tyres significantly different, it could cause damage to your drive train. Remember to always check your […]
The Land Rover wheel and tyre specifications for your Freelander 1 are: Wheel type and size: ⇒ Standard 51/2 J x 15″ steel ⇒ Option 51/2 J x 15″ alloy ⇒ Option 6.0 J x 16″ alloy ⇒ Option 6.0 J x 16″ alloy Tyre sizes: 51/2 J x 15″ Wheels 195/80 R15 ‘Multi terrain’ […]
Do you do very low mileage in your Freelander, or just use it for short trips? Many people think a low mileage vehicle, or one which has only been used for short trips, must be in great condition. Sorry to burst the bubble, but these Freelanders can have problems. If your Freelander is only used […]
Had your head gasket, thermostat etc. done and your Freelander is still overheating or the fans are coming on and staying on? Think you have checked everything and still cannot find the problem? This could be an issue with the coolant reservoir cap, particularly if your Freelander is a petrol model. Taking EXTREME caution, after […]
If you have a clunking noise from the rear of your Freelander, particularly when you first put it into gear, it is highly likely that this is your rear differential centre bush which needs replacing. Check this first before you have somebody convince you they need to remove the whole drive train, gearbox included, to […]
If you are getting some engine movement, or a rattle from your Freelander engine, it’s worth checking the lower tie rod assembly – these can be prone to wear.