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 the inside of your viscous coupling unit (VCU) on your Freelander 1 looks like? Here is a diagram: 1. Cylinder 2. Slotted disc 3. Input shaft 4. Roller bearing 5. Ball bearing 6. Torsional damper flange 7. Output shaft In normal conditions your rear wheels only have 0.8% drive, so your […]
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 […]
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Also tagged 1.8 Petrol, 2.0 Diesel, 2.5 Petrol, Buying a Freelander, Engine, Head Gasket, IRD Unit, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, Rear Differential, TD4, Transfer Box, Tyres, V6, VCU, Viscous Coupling Unit, Windows
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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, Differential, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, Rear Differential, TD4, Tyres, V6, Wheels
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Many Freelander Owners would like to do some of the repair and service work themselves. If this is you and you would like a manual to guide you then the Haynes manual is a very good guide for the general DIY mechanic. It includes excellent step by step instructions and photographs to guide you through […]
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, Differential, IRD Unit, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, Rear Differential, TD4, Transfer Box, Tyres, V6, Wheels
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Freelander 2 2.2 Diesel TD4 / SD4 (2006 – 2014) Service from just £288.26 + VAT The Freelander 2 2.2 litre diesel TD4 / SD4 2006 – 2012 should be serviced every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or every 12 months, which ever comes sooner. The Freelander 2 2.2 litre diesel TD4 / SD4 2012 – […]
Freelander 1.8 Petrol Service from just £155.86 incl. VAT The Freelander 1.8 litre petrol should be serviced every 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or every 12 months, which ever comes sooner. The service schedule involves an A service and a B service. The 12,000 mile (20,000 km) or 12 month service is an A service. The […]
Freelander 2.5 V6 Petrol Service from just £191.03 incl. VAT The Freelander 2.5 V6 litre petrol should be serviced every 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or every 12 months, which ever comes sooner. The service schedule involves an A service and a B service. The 12,000 mile (20,000 km) or 12 month service is an A […]
Freelander 2.0 Diesel (L-Series, 1997 – 2000) Service from just £209.29 incl. VAT The Freelander 2.0 litre diesel (L-Series, 1997 – 2000) should be serviced every 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or every 12 months, which ever comes sooner. The service schedule involves an A service and a B service. The 12,000 mile (20,000 km) or […]