Tag Archives: Engine Problems

What Causes Freelander Turbo Issues?

  Turbochargers tend to be very reliable, so if you have an issue with your Freelander turbo charger there is a good chance that real problem originates elsewhere in the system. The main causes of turbo problems are: – Oil supply – not enough oil is the biggest killer of turbos although contamination can also […]

Is your Freelander idling rough?

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, […]

Does your Freelander have a MAF sensor Fault?

If your MAF (mass air flow sensor) is faulty and you see a significant improvement when you disconnect the MAF why can you not just leave it disconnected? Disconnecting the MAF forces your ECU to use a default MAF value. This may result in a much more responsive engine if the MAF is faulty however, […]

Is your Freelander 1 TD4 over or under fuelling?

Does your Freelander 1 TD4 appear to be over or under fuelling? Does it not seem to have the power, fuel economy or smoothness that it used to? You may have a problem with your MAF sensor (the original sensors are Bosch sensors). To test this, unplug the MAF and see if things improve. If […]

Freelander EGR build up and TD4 turbo lag

Does your Freelander 1 TD4 have turbo lag? This can be made worse by the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valve being clogged up. The EGR valve is there to reduce emissions. However, on the Freelander TD4 the vacuum valve, which controls the rate at which exhaust gases enter the intake, obstructs the intake airflow by […]

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 […]

CLEARANCE Genuine Land Rover Freelander 2.5 K V6 Cylinder Head, Complete with Camshafts, Hydraulic Lifters and Valves

                                      CLEARANCE 2.5 litre Rover KV6 Petrol Cylinder Head BRAND NEW Genuine Land Rover Part No. LDF108870L Will fit both Left and Right Bank Will fit Rover 2.0 V6 (if you swap the camshafts) Complete with:  Camshafts […]

CLEARANCE Genuine Freelander Rover K-Series Cylinder Head LDF109380L RRP £1,102

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CLEARANCE: Brand New Rover 1.8 K-Series Cylinder Head LDF109380L RRP £1,102.14 NOW ONLY £310

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Freelander Leak Test

We have just purchased a new leak tester – the only smoke technology to be approved by any automaker in the world and is the only one which meets SAE International Papers’ recommendations for safer fuel evaporative (EVAP) testing. The tester produces a special smoke vapor known as diagnostic smoke. It is designed to find […]