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Have you bought a Freelander 1 and found it is only 2 wheel drive? Do you want to know what is involved and how much it will cost to put it back to 4 wheel drive?

10 Apr 24 Comments Sue FL1 Parts, FL1 Problems, Freelander 1, Freelander Drivetrain propshaft, Viscous Coupling Unit

Have you bought a Freelander 1 and then gone underneath to find there is no prop shaft fitted? You have been looking forward to a bit of off-roading and now you find it is only 2WD? This has happened to quite a lot of people unfortunately, and is a big disappointment …

What To Check If You Are Getting Brake Judder On Your Freelander

25 Aug 4 Comments Sue FL1 Problems, FL2 Problems Brakes

Are you getting a judder on your Freelander brakes? Check the following: 1. Wheel suspension 2. Axle adjustment 3. Wheel bearings 4. Rubber bushings and silent blocks 5. Steering components 6. Brake calipers 7. Lateral run-out of wheel hub and brake disc Special attention should be paid not just to …

What Causes Freelander Turbo Issues?

14 Aug 194 Comments Sue FL1 Problems, FL2 Problems 2.0 Diesel, 2.2 Diesel, Engine Problems, L-Series, TD4, Turbocharger

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 …

3 Common Signs of a Failing/Malfunctioning Freelander Fuel Pump

19 Mar 404 Comments Sue FL1 Problems, FL2 Problems, Freelander 1, Freelander 2 1.8 Petrol, 2.0 Diesel, 2.2 Diesel, 2.5 Petrol, 3.2 Petrol, Engine, Engine Problems, Fuel system, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, TD4, V6

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 …

How to Identify Problems With Your Freelander Brakes

5 Mar 23 Comments Sue FL1 Problems, FL2 Problems, Freelander 1, Freelander 2 1.8 Petrol, 2.0 Diesel, 2.2 Diesel, 2.5 Petrol, 3.2 Petrol, Brakes, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, TD4, V6

Your Freelander’s brakes are one of the most vital parts of your vehicle and keeping them in the best shape possible is key to keeping your Freelander running efficiently and safely. If you have a problem with your brakes the following information will hopefully help you to determine exactly where …

Freelander 1: Is It Really THAT Bad?

27 Feb 89 Comments Sue FL1 Problems, Freelander 1 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, Transfer Box, Tyres, V6, VCU, Viscous Coupling Unit, Windows

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 …

Freelander 1 Tailgate Window Problems

16 Oct 251 Comments Sue FL1 Problems, Freelander 1 1.8 Petrol, 2.0 Diesel, 2.5 Petrol, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, TD4, V6, Window Regulator, Windows

Is your Freelander 1 tailgate window not operating properly? They have been known to randomly open before, or not close properly! Before heading to the garage try recalibrating it. Here is the recalibration procedure: 1. Disarm the alarm system. 2. Disconnect your Freelander battery. 3. Wait for 5 seconds. 4. …

Freelander Problems from Replacing Your Tyres, and how a Viscous Coupling (VCU) Unit Fails

8 Mar 111 Comments Sue FL1 Problems, Freelander 1, Freelander Drivetrain 1.8 Petrol, 2.0 Diesel, 2.5 Petrol, Differential, IRD Unit, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, Looking after your Freelander, Rear Differential, TD4, Transfer Box, Tyres, V6, Wheels

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 …

What Can Cause a Loss of Compression On My Freelander Engine?

10 Oct 47 Comments Sue FL1 Problems, Freelander 1 1.8 Petrol, 2.0 Diesel, 2.5 Petrol, Compression, Engine Problems, Head Gasket, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, TD4, V6

When your Freelander engine is no longer idling sweetly, has a loss of power or just won’t start, there is a possibility you are losing compression. But what causes this? The compression in your Freelander engine is what makes it go. You need a tight seal within the cylinder walls, …

Land Rover Freelander Head Gasket Blown – What Causes it?

4 Mar 169 Comments Sue FL1 Problems, Freelander 1, Freelander Engines 1.8 Petrol, 2.5 Petrol, Cooling system, Cylinder Head, Engine Problems, Head Gasket, K-Series, KV6, Looking after your Freelander, Oil Leaks, V6

Unfortunately it is true, the Freelander 1.8 petrol is prone to head gasket failure. In fact, this is a common issue for all cars that use the Rover K series engine. Why? The original head gasket fitted to the Freelander 1.8 petrol model was a single layer gasket that proved …