If you are reconditioning your Freelander engine there are three grinding levels for a crankshaft: 0.25mm or 10 thousandths (0.01) of an inch 0.50mm or 20 thousandths (0.02) of an inch 0.75mm or 30 thousandths (0.03) of an inch If you fit a bearing which is smaller than the amount the crankshaft has been ground […]
Is your Freelander not idling nicely? Poor idling is generally caused by a mixture of problems. Here are the things you should be checking: 1. Check the Idle Air Control Valve (IAC). The position of the IAC is calculated from the readings of many sensors – the Coolant temperature, Air temperature, MAP/MAF sensor, O2 sensor, […]
Do you have a leak from your Freelander? Are you finding it difficult to identify what type of fluid is leaking? Engine oil is usually brown or amber. The older it gets, the blacker it seems to turn. If you see a blackish fluid under your vehicle, it’s likely to be engine oil. Engine oil […]
Do you understand oil viscosity? Most oils nowadays are a multigrade, such as SAE 10W40, which simply means they fall into two viscosity grades. (Multigrades were developed about 50 years ago to avoid you having to use thinner oil in winter and thicker oil in summer). SAE = Society of Automotive Engineers.The SAE designation describes […]
Have you ever put petrol in your diesel Freelander? Diesel is a lubricant and petrol in diesel acts as a solvent, reducing lubrication. This means a petrol / diesel mix can cause damage to the fuel pumps through metal to metal contact – giving you metal particles in the fuel canister, as seen in the […]
Ever wondered when a cut in a tyre will be considered an MOT failure? If the cord is visible then it is automatically a fail for the MOT. If, however, the cord is not visible then it depends how big the cut is. If it is less than 25mm long or 10% of the section […]
Have you replaced an ABS sensor and found the warning light is still illuminated, even after resetting the code? This is because the ABS sensor will not generate a reading until the Freelander is travelling between 2-5 mph. So to get the new sensor to register the wheel will need to be spun by hand. […]
Causes of Brake Noise: Low frequency vibration: Judder Low frequency vibration is a deep noise and is often described as judder. Common reasons for this kind of noise are poor fitment of the disc brake onto the hub, “runout”, excessive disc thickness variation or general disc damage. Medium frequency vibration: Squeal Medium frequency vibrations […]
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 […]