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 […]
Here is a write up for a Land Rover magazine from one of our customers, Steve King, regarding his experience of damage which occurred to his Freelander 2 drivetrain. This is what can happen when you have mismatched tyres, so please check that yours are all the same make, model, size, tread depth remaining and air […]
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 […]
Here is some information on the oils and lubricants which should be used in your Freelander 1: The engine and other lubricating systems are filled with high- performance lubricants giving prolonged life. CAUTION: Always use a high quality oil of the correct viscosity range in the engine. The use of oil of the incorrect specification […]
For North America the fluid capacities for your Freelander are (again these are only an approximation of the amount of fluid required to fill the respective system): Fuel tank: ⇒ Up to 02.5 Model Year 15.6 US gallons ⇒ From 02.5 Model Year 17.2 US gallons Engine – KV6 (including oil cooler and filter): ⇒ […]
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, Engine, Head Gasket, IRD Unit, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, Looking after your Freelander, TD4, Transfer Box, Tyres, V6, VCU, Viscous Coupling Unit, Windows
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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, Differential, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, Looking after your Freelander, 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, Differential, IRD Unit, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, Looking after your Freelander, TD4, Transfer Box, Tyres, V6, Wheels
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