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Are you hearing a rattle from your Freelanders engine?

8 May 4 Comments Alex Box FL1 Tips & Advice, FL2 Tips & Advice, Freelander 1, Freelander 2 Engine, Looking after your Freelander

If you are getting some engine movement, or a rattle from your Freelander engine, it’s worth checking the lower tie rod assembly – these can be prone to wear.

Your Freelanders VCU

Want to know what the inside of your viscous coupling unit (VCU) on your Freelander 1 looks like? Here is a diagram: 1. Cylinder 2. Slotted disc 3. Input shaft 4. Roller bearing 5. Ball bearing 6. Torsional damper flange 7. Output shaft In normal conditions your rear wheels only …

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 Wheels and Tyres

30 Jan 176 Comments Sue FL1 Tips & Advice, FL2 Tips & Advice, Freelander 1, Freelander 2 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, Rear Differential, TD4, Tyres, V6, Wheels

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 …

Freelander 1 Service and Repair Manuals

15 May 13 Comments Sue FL1 Tips & Advice, Freelander 1 1.8 Petrol, 2.0 Diesel, K-Series, L-Series, Looking after your Freelander, Service Schedule, TD4

Many Freelander Owners would like to do some of the repair and service work themselves. If this is you and you would like a manual to guide you then the Haynes manual is a very good guide for the general DIY mechanic. It includes excellent step by step instructions and …

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 …

Freelander 2 Service Schedule 2.2 Litre Diesel TD4 / SD4

7 Mar 152 Comments Sue FL2 Services, Freelander 2 2.2 Diesel, Cam Belt, Looking after your Freelander, Service Schedule, TD4, Timing Belt

Freelander 2 2.2 Diesel TD4 / SD4 (2006 – 2014) Service from just £288.26 + VAT The Freelander 2 2.2 litre diesel TD4 / SD4 2006 – 2012 should be serviced every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or every 12 months, which ever comes sooner. The Freelander 2 2.2 litre diesel …

Freelander Service Schedule 1.8 Litre Petrol

7 Mar 5 Comments Sue FL1 Services, Freelander 1 1.8 Petrol, Cam Belt, K-Series, Looking after your Freelander, Service Schedule, Timing Belt

Freelander 1.8 Petrol Service from just £155.86 incl. VAT The Freelander 1.8 litre petrol should be serviced every 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or every 12 months, which ever comes sooner. The service schedule involves an A service and a B service. The 12,000 mile (20,000 km) or 12 month service …

Freelander Service Schedule 2.5 litre V6 Petrol

7 Mar No Comments Sue FL1 Services, Freelander 1 2.5 Petrol, Cam Belt, KV6, Looking after your Freelander, Service Schedule, Timing Belt, V6

Freelander 2.5 V6 Petrol Service from just £191.03 incl. VAT The Freelander 2.5 V6 litre petrol should be serviced every 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or every 12 months, which ever comes sooner. The service schedule involves an A service and a B service. The 12,000 mile (20,000 km) or 12 …

Freelander Service Schedule 2.0 Litre Diesel (L Series, 1997 – 2000)

7 Mar 1 Comment Sue FL1 Services, Freelander 1 2.0 Diesel, Cam Belt, L-Series, Looking after your Freelander, Service Schedule, Timing Belt

Freelander 2.0 Diesel (L-Series, 1997 – 2000) Service from just £209.29 incl. VAT The Freelander 2.0 litre diesel (L-Series, 1997 – 2000) should be serviced every 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or every 12 months, which ever comes sooner. The service schedule involves an A service and a B service. The …

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