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 […]
By Sue
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Posted in FL1 Tips & Advice, FL2 Tips & Advice
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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, TD4, V6
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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 […]
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 […]
If you are getting some engine movement, or a rattle from your Freelander engine, it’s worth checking the lower tie rod assembly – these can be prone to wear.
Want to know what is under the bonnet of your TD4 Diesel Freelander? Below is the LHD view, however there is little difference between this and the RHD version. 1 Power steering reservoir 2 Cooling system expansion tank filler cap 3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir cap 5 Engine Control Module box […]
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 […]
By Sue
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Posted in FL1 Problems, FL2 Problems, 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, Engine Problems, Fuel system, 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 […]
By Sue
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Posted in FL1 Problems, Freelander 1
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Also tagged 1.8 Petrol, 2.0 Diesel, 2.5 Petrol, Buying a Freelander, 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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