We spend a lot of time harping on about how important matched tyres are on the Freelanders. This is because they operate an active-on-demand system which engages the four wheel drive automatically when it believes one of the wheels is slipping. The problem with this is that if one or more of your tyres have […]
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 […]
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 […]
ONLY £495 (incl. VAT) Is Your Freelander 2 whining from the rear? Do You Want Your Beloved Freelander to run smooth and quiet again? We Can Help! If your Freelander 2 Rear Differential is damaged we can recondition it for you. We can recondition all Freelander 2 rear differentials from 2006 onwards. How can I […]
Because a Freelander is a 4×4 vehicle the type of wheels and tyres you use are very important to ensure you do no damage to the drive train. Recommended Tyre Sizes The recommended tyre sizes for a Freelander 1 (1998 – 2006) are: 15 inch wheels: 195/80 R15 16 inch wheels: 215/65 R16 17 inch […]
By Sue
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Posted in FL1 Tips & Advice, FL2 Tips & Advice, Freelander 1, Freelander 2
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Also tagged 1.8 Petrol, 2.0 Diesel, 2.2 Diesel, 2.5 Petrol, 3.2 Petrol, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, Looking after your Freelander, Rear Differential, TD4, Tyres, V6, Wheels
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Have you just replaced the two front tyres on your Freelander 1, and now have all sorts of noises happening beneath you? Have you just had a puncture and replaced that one tyre to save some money, and are now faced with a staggering bill to repair your whole drive train? Are you thinking of […]
By Sue
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Posted in FL1 Problems, Freelander 1, Freelander Drivetrain
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Also tagged 1.8 Petrol, 2.0 Diesel, 2.5 Petrol, IRD Unit, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, Looking after your Freelander, Rear Differential, TD4, Transfer Box, Tyres, V6, Wheels
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February 27, 2012 – 15:12
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 These Freelander IRD / Transfer Box Planetary Shims are no. 8 in the exploded diagram of the IRD opposite. These are for a Frelander 1 (1998 – 2006). The original shims […]
Freelander 1 Brand New Rear Differential £750 incl. VAT Is Your Freelander whining and grinding from the rear? Do you want your beloveded Freelander to run smooth and quiet again? We Can Help! If your Freelander Rear Differential is damaged we can provide you with a brand new unit. These units are for the Freelander […]
By Sue
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Posted in FL1 Parts, Freelander 1, Freelander Drivetrain
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Also tagged 1.8 Petrol, 2.0 Diesel, 2.5 Petrol, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, Rear Differential, TD4, V6
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September 28, 2010 – 18:47
Many people when they get a worn tyre will pop along to their local tyre fitters and replace maybe just the one tyre, or often at best two of them. With the Land Rover Freelander you need to BEWARE! The Land Rover Freelanders are permanent four wheel drive. Drive is taken to the back wheels […]
By Sue
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Posted in FL1 Tips & Advice, Freelander 1, Freelander Drivetrain
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Also tagged 1.8 Petrol, 2.0 Diesel, 2.5 Petrol, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, Looking after your Freelander, Rear Differential, TD4, Tyres, V6, VCU, Viscous Coupling Unit, Wheels
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September 28, 2010 – 18:38
Some of the most expensive parts to replace on a Land Rover Freelander are in the drive train – the IRD unit (transfer box), rear differential and gearbox. So why would you risk damaging any, or all of these parts? If your viscous coupling unit (VCU) has past its useable life then instead of paying […]
By Sue
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Posted in FL1 Tips & Advice, Freelander 1
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Also tagged 1.8 Petrol, 2.0 Diesel, 2.5 Petrol, IRD Unit, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, Looking after your Freelander, TD4, Transfer Box, V6, VCU, Viscous Coupling Unit
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