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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 …

The dangers of K-seal on a Freelander

16 May No Comments Alex Box FL1 Tips & Advice, Freelander 1 1.8 Petrol, K-Series, Looking after your Freelander

A customer has discovered the dangers of K-Seal in a 1.8 petrol engine. As we always say NEVER use such things in your Freelander. Here’s what happened to him after using K-Seal and another sealing product: “I notice that the engine block coolant passages on the inlet side are not …

Get to know your Freelander K-series 1.8 engine

4 May 14 Comments Alex Box FL1 Tips & Advice, Freelander 1 1.8 Petrol, K-Series

Want to know what is under the bonnet of your K 1.8 Petrol Freelander? Below is the LHD view, however there is little difference between this and the RHD version. 1 Cooling system expansion tank filler cap 2 Engine oil dipstick 3 Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir cap 4 Engine Control Module …

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 IRD / Transfer Box Planetary Shims / Spacers / Washers – Pair 0.5mm

23 Oct 43 Comments Sue FL1 Parts, Freelander 1, Freelander Drivetrain 1.8 Petrol, 2.0 Diesel, 2.5 Petrol, IRD Unit, K-Series, KV6, L-Series, TD4, Transfer Box, V6

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 …

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