Freelander 1 Freelander 1 beer can in place of pipe =.=

Bute · Jul 6, 2018

I recently purchased a 04 Freelander TD4 sport premium.

The ad stated impeccable, 85k mileage. Fully stamped up to date service history. New Mot etc etc. Wouldn't budge on the price so surely it couldn't be that terrible.

Got it home (330 miles away) to find a beer can in place of a small 100mm ish hose on the front left of the engine & covered in tin foil with the original hose split down the middle then wrapped around the foil (essentially disguising it)

Not only that but hideous dirty black oil splattered everywhere. Clearly NOT recently serviced at all.

Needless to say I'm mortified. This little thing was my dream car in the sense of what I can actually afford & I waited an age to get it

Scrap job? It drives fine engine sounds quiet actually not rattles etc.

Forgive the essay I'm dying inside & apologies again for the wall of text

Henry_b · Jul 6, 2018

Thats a **** luck if ya ask me!
However i'm sure the freelander peeps will be along shortly to tell ya how to fix it..

Bute · Jul 6, 2018

Henry_b said:
Thats a **** luck if ya ask me!
However i'm sure the freelander peeps will be along shortly to tell ya how to fix it..

Thanks I figured with oil splat like that it's it even worth getting the pipe but I think I will as it drives at least (not that I'm driving it) in fear if making it worse.

I did forget to mention that I only have myself to blame by not inspecting thoroughly :/

Henry_b · Jul 6, 2018

Bute said:
Thanks I figured with oil splat like that it's it even worth getting the pipe but I think I will as it drives at least (not that I'm driving it) in fear if making it worse.

I did forget to mention that I only have myself to blame by not inspecting thoroughly :/

Nah we all make mistakes eh?

I'm sure it'll be a simple'ish fix

Madmustang · Jul 6, 2018

Sooooo when you lifted the bonnet and had a good look inside how did you miss that??

Henry_b · Jul 6, 2018

Madmustang said:
Sooooo when you lifted the bonnet and had a good look inside how did you miss that??

Read the post fully.
The bodge 'Twas covered/wrapped with the old intercooler pipe

Madmustang · Jul 6, 2018

Henry_b said:
Read the post fully.
The bodge 'Twas covered with the pipe

Soooooo when you inspected the car underneath did you notice if the prop shaft was still there?

Henry_b · Jul 6, 2018

Madmustang said:
Soooooo when you inspected the car underneath did you notice if the prop shaft was still there?

Why ya asking me?

hd3 · Jul 6, 2018

looks like either the iat-sensor and its housing missing ( where's the wiring to the plug )

or wrong hose length from the intercooler ..

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no idea what year .. LR or bmw .. changed that ..
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Madmustang · Jul 6, 2018

Henry_b said:
Why ya asking me?

Sooooo when you went to look at this freelander you went on your own knowing nothing about freelanders and with a blindfold on?

Henry_b · Jul 6, 2018

Madmustang said:
Sooooo when you went to look at this freelander you went on your own knowing nothing about freelanders and with a blindfold on?

Good god.

I am not the OP @Bute is.

Jeez.

Madmustang · Jul 6, 2018

Henry_b said:
Good god.

I am not the OP @Bute is.

Jeez.

Then butt out and let him answer his own post

Henry_b · Jul 6, 2018

Madmustang said:
Then butt out and let him answer his own post

Answer what?

He's asked a question and is waiting for the answer.

hd3 · Jul 6, 2018

either way that hose is under turbo air pressure ..
and bodge probably leaks ..
( a tiny bit of oil in the intercooler hose / duct be normal )

should be an easy fix ..

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Madmustang · Jul 6, 2018

Henry_b said:
Answer what?

He's asked a question and is waiting for the right answer.

I

The Range Rover forum is else where

Henry_b · Jul 6, 2018

Madmustang said:
The Range Rover forum is else where

Madmustang · Jul 7, 2018

hd3 said:
looks like either the iat-sensor and its housing missing ( where's the wiring to the plug )
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or wrong hose length from the intercooler ..
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no idea what year .. LR or bmw .. changed that ..
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I agree it looks like the Air Temp Sensor is missing
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PNH50019...328102&hash=item43dc19f20f:g:xagAAOSw7ThUdDGo

Bute · Jul 7, 2018

Madmustang said:
Sooooo when you lifted the bonnet and had a good look inside how did you miss that??

Yes it is my own fault I do only have myself to blame. I admit i didnt inspect thoroughly. The jubilee clips were still secured at both ends so had no clue.

Bute · Jul 7, 2018

hd3 said:
looks like either the iat-sensor and its housing missing ( where's the wiring to the plug )
View attachment 152663

or wrong hose length from the intercooler ..
View attachment 152664

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no idea what year .. LR or bmw .. changed that ..
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Thank you I shall measure properly asap & look up what they're supposed to be size wise. I'm yet to remove the foil totally I couldn't deal with it at the time.

Madmustang · Jul 7, 2018

Bute said:
Yes it is my own fault I do only have myself to blame. I admit i didnt inspect thoroughly. The jubilee clips were still secured at both ends so had no clue.

Fair enough it can be fixed however there are a few more checks you will need to do, I am trying to find the guide that somebody else has put together but its late and may not be able to provide until the morning. Welcome to Freelander ownership by the way

Much better than owning a P38 they seem bloody clueless

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