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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you have the message “transmission fault reduced traction” on your Freelander 2, it may be that the haldex on your rear differential needs a software update, or it could be an issue with the Haldex pump. Unfortunately we have found a faulty pump to generally indicate an issue with the Haldex itself, and if only the […]