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

Nodge68 · Jul 7, 2018

Bute said:
I'm still staggered at how quiet it is.

They are reasonably quiet on the road. However compared to our family Ford Kuga, the Freelander is a cacophony of noise and vibration.

It's wise to check the propshafts are fitted and all tyres are identical and at the correct pressure. The Freelander's 4X4 system is hyper fussy on tyres, to the point where new tyres on the front and half worn on the rear cause expensive issues, even if all tyres are identical, which is a must.

Definitely follow this think.
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/tests-new-freelander-owners-should-do-on-their-car.312863/

Madmustang · Jul 7, 2018

Bute said:
Thanks! at that price i just grabbed it anyway.

I've ordered the pipe & sensor you linked and the above filter kit. The main IAF sensor i see is a "relocation kit"

Would this suffice or shall i just look for the standard variant?

Thanks again much appreciated!

I cant see where that says that??

Bute · Jul 7, 2018

yeah thank you the tyres match and are fairly new. It's the idle running that i find so quiet.

Madmustang said:
I cant see where that says that??

nvm it appears the sensor and wire are attached but dangling down below. I'll try the existing wiring just to try.

I may have been looking at MG, X3 or a 320D sensor without realizing as i cant find it again. Looked similar just with an extended wire

GrumpyGel · Jul 7, 2018

Bute said:
Yeah very fair point, it was
the initial shock of the oil splatter that triggered the all hope is lost mindset.

Checks shall be done today!

You obviously knew what you wanted and from what you've said have got one that's in good condition body/interior wise. It also sounds like mechanically its decent with that 1 bodge. I'm quite impressed with the bodge actually, and the Tratter boys cars are all held together with bodges like that

It needs fixing though cos I'm sure it won't last to long and you'll lose all boost (I presume its on the high pressure side of the turbo).

I'm sure you'll get good service from the car. Freelanders are, on the whole, pretty reliable motors and parts when needed are readily available and decent prices.

Follow the advice, take an interest in the car and you'll be fine

Bute · Jul 7, 2018

GrumpyGel said:
You obviously knew what you wanted and from what you've said have got one that's in good condition body/interior wise. It also sounds like mechanically its decent with that 1 bodge. I'm quite impressed with the bodge actually, and the Tratter boys cars are all held together with bodges like that It needs fixing though cos I'm sure it won't last to long and you'll lose all boost (I presume its on the high pressure side of the turbo).

I'm sure you'll get good service from the car. Freelanders are, on the whole, pretty reliable motors and parts when needed are readily available and decent prices.

Follow the advice, take an interest in the car and you'll be fine

Yep and again appreciate all the feedback and assistance.

I'm still able to see the original listing if i scroll down to the bottom of the eBay page. Am i permitted to post a link of it?

Danyou · Jul 7, 2018

Can’t see why not bute

Bute · Jul 7, 2018

Original listing at bottom of page.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Freelander-2-0Td4-2004MY-Sport-Premium-tow-bar-full-test/283039546855?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

DanClarke · Jul 7, 2018

As one of the poor "unfortunates"

that owns a P38a I can assure @Bute the Freelander is a less-complicated stable-mate of the P38a and a very capable vehicle.
Very few things are ever terminal on either vehicle and most things can be fixed-by-owner which is wonderful.
Naughty garage for not removing the bodge and doing it right (report them to their local trading standards because they made declarations about the vehicle that you relied upon in your purchase decision). If this minor thing is all that is wrong with it you are going to have a lot of fun.
Good-Luck & Best Wishes.

Danyou · Jul 7, 2018

Looks clean get the little odds and sods sorted and do the checks other have advised you of, looks like a nice motor,I like the wheels are they aftermarket or oem?

Bute · Jul 7, 2018

Danyou said:
Looks clean get the little odds and sods sorted and do the checks other have advised you of, looks like a nice motor,I like the wheels are they aftermarket or oem?

They seem to be oem they say land rover but personally i am clueless. Nice wheels and uncurbed. (for now)

Bute · Jul 7, 2018

DanClarke said:
As one of the poor "unfortunates" that owns a P38a I can assure @Bute the Freelander is a less-complicated stable-mate of the P38a and a very capable vehicle.
Very few things are ever terminal on either vehicle and most things can be fixed-by-owner which is wonderful.
Naughty garage for not removing the bodge and doing it right (report them to their local trading standards because they made declarations about the vehicle that you relied upon in your purchase decision). If this minor thing is all that is wrong with it you are going to have a lot of fun.
Good-Luck & Best Wishes.

Thank you very much i thoroughly enjoyed the drive home i was chuffed (being my first land rover experience)
There is hope yet.

Danyou · Jul 7, 2018

I’m not clued up on landrover wheels at all but they look the part,I’m not mechanical minded and I have enjoyed working on mine I bought it as a work horse but have been bitten by it,like Dan Clarke said enjoy.

tlo · Jul 7, 2018

Bute said:
personally i am clueless. (for now)

So was I when i first got mine and sometimes still am

you have a nice motor this place is a great place to learn

DCUNNINGHAM · Jul 7, 2018

Too many shady people about these days
But we all make mistakes
When I bought my freelander all the warning lights had been covered with black foam because they were all on

GrumpyGel · Jul 7, 2018

Lovely looking straight tidy motor

Not sure on the wheels, don't think they are LR, prefer the Sport 18s or even17s - but each to their own on what floats their boat

Danyou · Jul 7, 2018

Mine broke down a week after buying it on an approach to a roundabout and someone drove into the back of me

ended up been a faulty fuel pressure sensor no real trouble since then.

DCUNNINGHAM · Jul 7, 2018

I've seen them wheels on a few freelander 2s there not cheap especially on eBay

Bute · Jul 7, 2018

Danyou said:
Mine broke down a week after buying it on an approach to a roundabout and someone drove into the back of me ended up been a faulty fuel pressure sensor no real trouble since then.

That would be quite the ordeal for me I thank my lucky stars I made it home at least. I'm glad I noticed AFTER the standstill motorway traffic as I would have had a meltdown

Danyou · Jul 7, 2018

I was more ****ed that changed the fuel filter first what an arse on that was

I got a new rear bumper and wheel carrier curtesy of her insurance so that was a bonus as they had seen better days.

Nodge68 · Jul 7, 2018

Bute said:
Nice wheels and uncurbed. (for now)

Try to avoid curbing the 18" wheels. They are stupidly expensive to replace, even second hand. I clean and polish mine every month to keep them looking like new. Sadly I don't bother with the rest of the car, just the wheels.

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