Tag Archives: 1.8 Petrol

Freelander Wheel and Tyre Size Calculator

Are you wondering what size tyres will fit your Freelander, or if you can change the wheels for some from a different vehicle? Well we have found this great little calculator which will help answer your questions. The results will give your the OEM options, however if you expand the boxes using the red arrow […]

How to Find the Engine Number on Your Freelander Engine

Between the Freelander 1 and the Freelander 2 there are six different main engines (there is a 2.0 litre Petrol engine on the Freelander 2 but this is so rare we often do not discuss it), and the engine number is located in a different place for each. Freelander 1 : 1.8 Petrol K-Series Engine […]

When is your Freelander due a timing belt (cambelt) change?

The time to change your timing belt is based on either a mileage or a time e.g. 72,000 miles or 6 years. You should change the belt at whichever of these comes soonest. So, in this example, if you have only done 54,000 miles since the last timing belt change, but it has been 6 […]

How To Check Your Freelander Fluids

How To Check Your Freelander Fluids There are some fluids in your Freelander which should be checked on a weekly basis – we know many vehicle owners do not lift the bonnet from one service to the next but we will still advocate weekly checks! Remember, these fluids are the things which keep your engine […]

The dangers of K-seal on a Freelander

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 […]

Get to know your Freelander K-series 1.8 engine

Want to know what is under the bonnet of your K 1.8 Petrol Freelander? Below is the LHD view, however there is little difference between this and the RHD version. 1 Cooling system expansion tank filler cap 2 Engine oil dipstick 3 Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir cap 4 Engine Control Module box 5 Engine compartment fusebox […]

3 Common Signs of a Failing/Malfunctioning Freelander Fuel Pump

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 […]

How to Identify Problems With Your Freelander Brakes

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 […]

Freelander 1: Is It Really THAT Bad?

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 […]

Freelander 1 IRD / Transfer Box Planetary Shims / Spacers / Washers – Pair 0.5mm

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). […]