About to service the Freelander myself...need a little help!

Hi guys,

I have a 2001 Freelander ES Auto TD4. I've just bought all the service parts from Rimmer Bros (a huge saving from my local dealer) and am going to change the oil, oil filter, pollen filter, air filter and fuel filter myself.

I'm pretty sure it'll be a standard affair and I can see myself having any problems - however, I've never done a Freelander. Am I likely to encounter issues/problems?

Pretty much the only thing I can think of is how do I stop the fuel when I'm changing the fuel filter? Is there somekind of cut off?

Also, what oil would people recommend? This is the only thing left that I need to buy.

Cheers.

Surely fuel would only flow freely if pump was running......

I change the oil myself and go for the type recommended by the book, if not the same manufacturer. Save the O rings from the oil filter in case the replacements dont fit! I have had the wrong type supplied in the 'correct' box before now.

If you ever get around to changing the Auto box fluid, you will need to ensure it is the CORRECT type (Jatco) as written in the manual.

Air filter screws are awkward to get at but filter is easy enough to replace on the TD4, just make sure the cover is seated correctly when tightening screws at the back of the engine.

I must admit that I havent changed the engine bay fuel filter, though it has been done on a service a couple of years ago. Bear in mind that there is also a filter after the LP fuel pump under rear wheel arch.

Have fun

Ah, I didn't realise that there were two fuel filters. I just bought the standard Freelander service kit from Rimmer Bros. I guess I'll find out which one I have come next weekend when I try to remove it!

No, dont worry about it. The filter you have will be for the small in-line one in the engine bay. The one at the LP pump is much more larger and designed to handle crap from the tank. Its about 2" dia and 6" long!

MonkeyTD4 said:

Ah, I didn't realise that there were two fuel filters. I just bought the standard Freelander service kit from Rimmer Bros. I guess I'll find out which one I have come next weekend when I try to remove it!

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theres only one fuel filter on early td4s like yours, it is the engine compartment.

Thought they would have been the same being TD4's .....

they moved the filter under the wheel arch on models 2003 onwards.

i think you may be getting confused with fuel pumps, theres 2 of them

For the air filter you'll need a set of long reach allen keys, there are three visible cap bolts at the front & two hidden down at the rear by the bulkhead which you'll have to feel for - refitting is not the easiest or most fun job so be patient.
You'll need a 36mm socket available from Halfords to remove the top of the oil filter housing an easy job with this socket, a nightmare without it.
For oil you'll need to buy fully synthetic oil, nothing less will do.
To get access to the sump plug you'll need to remove that ****ty badly designed undertray, plenty of info on here along with diagrams of where the seized bolts will be. If you're very lucky someone may have modified it for easier removal of just the plastic tray itself without the bulky framework or even cut an access hole in it for oil changes but don't count on it. Once you do remove the bastard definitely modify it yourself, oh & use a heavy 1/2" wall drive socket set on the 13mm bolts (unless the previous owner has kept them well greased) as they will be solid.
Howardo is right about the fuel filter, it is under the bonnet on earlier cars like yours & was moved to the rear wheelarch sometime in late 2002. Worth searching on here for the procedure re this, as I have the later underarch version on my car.
You will also need to change your crankcase breather filter/valve assembly asap unless you know for sure that it's been done less than 12k-15k ago.
The pollen filter is inside the car under the dash on the passenger side & was held by I think 4 small bolt head screws. Can't remember the exact size but it was round about 5mm 5.5mm or 6mm so you'll need a small socket set & the two nearest the bulkhead were a little tricky but it's a job well worth doing as a blocked filter like mine was means much less fresh air to clear your screen.
These jobs are well within diy, it's just that some will need a little more patience & as long as you allow plenty of time you'll be fine & next time it'll only take you half as long.
Good luck.

chromiumuk said:

You will also need to change your crankcase breather filter/valve assembly asap unless you know for sure that it's been done less than 12k-15k ago.

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chromiumuk said:

Best to get the BMW assy part number 11 127 799 367 @ around £20. ( As advised by a very helpful poster on this group )

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