Are you getting a vibration through your steering wheel? If the vibration is constant when you are driving, but at low speeds, under 30 mph, it is likely to be an issue with one of your tyres being damaged causing it not to be round, or one of the wheels being bent or loose. If […]
ACEA is the European oil specification system (the US uses API specifications). In this specification A = Petrol, B = Diesel and C = Catalyst compatible or low SAPS (Sulphated Ash, Phosphorus and Sulphur). There is an ‘E’ category for heavy-duty diesel. The ACEA specifications are split into performance/application categories as follows: A1 Fuel economy […]
Is your Freelander tailgate window not operating properly? They have been known to randomly open before, or not close properly! Before heading to the garage try recalibrating it. Here is the procedure: 1. Disarm the alarm system. 2. Disconnect your Freelander battery. 3. Wait for 5 seconds. 4. Reconnect your battery. 5. The tailgate window […]
Problems starting your Freelander? Is it doing nothing at all – not even cranking? If all your lights are displaying well on the dashboard and your horn is working – hence unlikely to be the battery – there are two things to try before heading to your local garage. First, lock the Freelander then unlock […]
There are three common signs of a failing/malfunctioning Freelander fuel pump, and in fact any vehicles fuel pump, these are: 1.The Engine Sputters at High Speed. The most common early sign of a problem with a fuel pump comes when driving a vehicle at a consistent high speed. While traveling down the road the car […]
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Tagged 1.8 Petrol, 2.0 Diesel, 2.2 Diesel, 2.5 Petrol, 3.2 Petrol, Engine, Engine Problems, Fuel system, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, TD4, V6
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Your Freelander’s brakes are one of the most vital parts of your vehicle and keeping them in the best shape possible is key to keeping your Freelander running efficiently and safely. If you have a problem with your brakes the following information will hopefully help you to determine exactly where the problem is. The information […]
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Also posted in FL1 Problems, FL2 Problems, Freelander 2
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Tagged 1.8 Petrol, 2.0 Diesel, 2.2 Diesel, 2.5 Petrol, 3.2 Petrol, Brakes, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, TD4, V6
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February 27, 2015 – 17:05
You hear a lot of horror stories about the Freelander 1 – repeated head gasket failures; complete drive trains destroyed; engines blown up … – are they really THAT bad? The first thing to realise is that not all Freelander 1’s are made equal. Within the Freelander 1 range there are four different engines: the […]
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Tagged 1.8 Petrol, 2.0 Diesel, 2.5 Petrol, Buying a Freelander, Engine, Head Gasket, IRD Unit, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, Looking after your Freelander, Rear Differential, TD4, Transfer Box, Tyres, V6, VCU, Viscous Coupling Unit, Windows
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Freelander IRD / Transfer Box Planetary Shims £25 for a pair Free UK postage, £12 tracked and signed for postage for the rest of the World TECHNICAL INFORMATION: These Freelander IRD / Transfer Box Planetary Shims are no. 8 in the exploded diagram of the IRD opposite. These are for a Freelander 1 (1998 – 2006). […]
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Also posted in FL1 Parts, Freelander Drivetrain
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Tagged 1.8 Petrol, 2.0 Diesel, 2.5 Petrol, IRD Unit, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, TD4, Transfer Box, V6
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CLEARANCE 2.5 litre Rover KV6 Petrol Cylinder Head BRAND NEW Genuine Land Rover Part No. LDF108870L Will fit both Left and Right Bank Will fit Rover 2.0 V6 (if you swap the camshafts) Complete with: Camshafts […]
Is your Freelander 1 tailgate window not operating properly? They have been known to randomly open before, or not close properly! Before heading to the garage try recalibrating it. Here is the recalibration procedure: 1. Disarm the alarm system. 2. Disconnect your Freelander battery. 3. Wait for 5 seconds. 4. Reconnect your battery. 5. The […]