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 […]
February 21, 2018 – 16:12
Freelander 2 Uprated Front Differential/Transfer Box Reconditioned 2 yr warranty IS YOUR FREELANDER 2 WHINING / CRUNCHING FROM THE FRONT ? Do you want your beloved Freelander to run smooth and quiet again? We Can Help! If your Freelander Power Transfer Unit (PTU) / transfer box / front differential is damaged we can supply you with an […]
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, Rear Differential, TD4, Tyres, V6, VCU, Viscous Coupling Unit, Windows
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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 TECHNICAL INFORMATION: These Freelander IRD / Transfer Box Planetary Shims are no. 8 in the exploded diagram of the IRD opposite. These are for a Freelander 1 (1998 – 2006). […]
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, IRD Unit, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, TD4, V6
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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, Rear Differential, TD4, 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 […]
On of the most important things to do with a Freelander K-Series engine is to check the water regularly – a problem caught early could save you a lot of money! So you have been regularly checking your water level and all has been going well, until one day you check it and it has […]
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, Cooling system, Cylinder Head, Engine Problems, Head Gasket, IRD Unit, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, Looking after your Freelander, TD4, V6
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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, Differential, IRD Unit, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, Looking after your Freelander, TD4, V6, VCU, Viscous Coupling Unit
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Only £650 incl. VAT Is Your Freelander Clonking or grinding? Do You Want Your Beloved Freelander to run smooth and quiet again? We Can Help! If your Freelander Transfer Box / IRD Unit is damaged we can provide you with a reconditioned unit for only £650. What has caused my Transfer Box / IRD Unit […]
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, Differential, IRD Unit, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, TD4, V6, VCU, Viscous Coupling Unit
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Only £345 incl. VAT Is Your Freelander Holding Back on You? Do You Want Your Beloved Freelander to have Power Again? We Can Help! A Freelander Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU) should be replaced approximately every 70,000 miles – otherwise you risk doing damage to the rest of the drive train (IRD, Rear differential and even […]
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, IRD Unit, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, TD4, V6, VCU, Viscous Coupling Unit
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