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Freelanders and MOT emissions

24 Jul 4 Comments Sue FL1 Tips & Advice, FL2 Tips & Advice emissions, MOT

At Freelanderspecialist we rarely see a Freelander 2 fail an MOT on emissions, even when it has had a cracked exhaust manifold. We have seen Freelander 1’s fail MOT on emissions caused by failing catalytic converters and misfires to name a couple. Has your Freelander ever failed an MOT on …

Are you looking for a set of used wheels for your Freelander 1? Make sure you get the right ones.

10 Apr 10 Comments Sue FL1 Parts, Freelander 1 Wheels

Are you looking to purchase some used wheels for your Freelander 1? If so, make sure you get the correct ones. The early models do not have an embossed number near the centre of the wheel and the later ones do – see the photographs above. It does not matter …

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 …

How to Separate a Freelander Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU) from the Prop Shaft

15 Oct 6 Comments Sue FL1 Tips & Advice, Freelander Drivetrain VCU, Viscous Coupling Unit

Separating the viscous coupling unit (VCU) of your Freelander from the prop shaft can be difficult – particularly the front prop shaft which often gets very rusted. This video shows you how to separate the two without causing damage.

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 …

Freelander Wheel and Tyre Size Calculator

13 Aug 35 Comments Sue FL1 Tips & Advice, FL2 Tips & Advice 1.8 Petrol, 2.0 Diesel, 2.2 Diesel, 2.5 Petrol, 3.2 Petrol, K-Series, KV6, TD4, Tyres, V6, Wheels

Are you wondering what size tyres will fit your Freelander, or if you can change the wheels for some from a different vehicle? Well we have found this great little calculator which will help answer your questions. The results will give your the OEM options, however if you expand the …

How to Find the Engine Number on Your Freelander Engine

22 Jul 6 Comments Sue FL1 Tips & Advice, FL2 Tips & Advice 1.8 Petrol, 2.0 Diesel, 2.2 Diesel, 2.5 Petrol, 3.2 Petrol, Engine, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, TD4, V6

Between the Freelander 1 and the Freelander 2 there are six different main engines (there is a 2.0 litre Petrol engine on the Freelander 2 but this is so rare we often do not discuss it), and the engine number is located in a different place for each. Freelander 1 …

When is your Freelander due a timing belt (cambelt) change?

1 Jul 122 Comments Sue FL1 Services, FL2 Services 1.8 Petrol, 2.0 Diesel, 2.2 Diesel, 2.5 Petrol, Cam Belt, Service Schedule, Timing Belt

The time to change your timing belt is based on either a mileage or a time e.g. 72,000 miles or 6 years. You should change the belt at whichever of these comes soonest. So, in this example, if you have only done 54,000 miles since the last timing belt change, …

How To Check Your Freelander Fluids

17 Jun 59 Comments Alex Box FL1 Tips & Advice, FL2 Tips & Advice 1.8 Petrol, 2.0 Diesel, 2.2 Diesel, 2.5 Petrol, 3.2 Petrol, Brakes, Cooling system, Looking after your Freelander, Oil, Service Schedule

How To Check Your Freelander Fluids There are some fluids in your Freelander which should be checked on a weekly basis – we know many vehicle owners do not lift the bonnet from one service to the next but we will still advocate weekly checks! Remember, these fluids are the …

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