Freelander 2 steering pipes / push fit or need a tool?

Adam Fiander · Sep 16, 2024

Hi all
I have a leak due to corrosion from the power steering pipes on a Freelander 2, (not sure which of the three it is as I didn't do the diagnosis) so I have therefore bought the three main parts needed, namely, LR001099, LR029185 and LR026229 from Maltings who tell me they are push-fit together pipes, but my local 4x4 specialist is telling me: 'I need to find someone who can crimp them together' either that or I need a special tool to join them, (apparently). Maltings seem to think there is no such tool and it is not needed.

So, basically Maltings are telling me one thing (push-fit) and an LR specialist is telling me something completely different.

These are original new LR parts that cost me a lot of money, not repro parts, so can someone out there shed some light on this please?

Thanks
Adam

Nodge68 · Sep 16, 2024

All the pipe connectors are push fit, so no tools need for assembly, other than normal hand tools. It sounds like they're not familiar with the system, so can't possibly do the job correctly.

The Freelander 2 has some operations (in addition to the connectors) which are vital to the correct repair of the PS system.

Find somewhere else, as these push fit connectors have been used on PS, fuel and AC systems for at least 2 decades. If they can't get a connector correct, how can they be trusted to carry out the job to LR's specifications.
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Arctic2 · Sep 17, 2024

Adam Fiander said:
Hi all
I have a leak due to corrosion from the power steering pipes on a Freelander 2, (not sure which of the three it is as I didn't do the diagnosis) so I have therefore bought the three main parts needed, namely, LR001099, LR029185 and LR026229 from Maltings who tell me they are push-fit together pipes, but my local 4x4 specialist is telling me: 'I need to find someone who can crimp them together' either that or I need a special tool to join them, (apparently). Maltings seem to think there is no such tool and it is not needed.

So, basically Maltings are telling me one thing (push-fit) and an LR specialist is telling me something completely different.

These are original new LR parts that cost me a lot of money, not repro parts, so can someone out there shed some light on this please?

Thanks
Adam

Hi Adam.
I presume these are the parts you are referring to below.
LR001099

LR001099 - Freelander 2 Power Steering Hose from Pump for 2.2 TD4 | LR Parts

www.lrparts.net

LR029185.

Pipe (QX) LR029185 Island 4x4 - Specialists in Land Rover and Range Rover Parts and accessories for all models. UK and worldwide mail order.

Pipe (QX) LR029185 Land Rover parts, Land Rover spares, Range Rover parts and accessories for Freelander, Discovery, Defender and Series models. UK and worldwide mail order. Competitive prices.

www.island-4x4.co.uk

LR026229

Pipe (Genuine) LR026229 Island 4x4 - Specialists in Land Rover and Range Rover Parts and accessories for all models. UK and worldwide mail order.

Pipe (Genuine) LR026229 Land Rover parts, Land Rover spares, Range Rover parts and accessories for Freelander, Discovery, Defender and Series models. UK and worldwide mail order. Competitive prices.

www.island-4x4.co.uk

Power steering fluid which is green by the way.

Power Assisted Steering Fluid FL2 9 (Genuine) LR003401 WSS-M2C204-A2 Island 4x4 - Specialists in Land Rover and Range Rover Parts and accessories for all models. UK and worldwide mail order.

Power Assisted Steering Fluid FL2 9 (Genuine) LR003401 WSS-M2C204-A2 Land Rover parts, Land Rover spares, Range Rover parts and accessories for Freelander, Discovery, Defender and Series models. UK and worldwide mail order. Competitive prices.

www.island-4x4.co.uk

At the same time change the reservoir there is a filter in it that can not be changed so a new reservoir is needed.

LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2 NEW POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR TANK BOTTLE LR000578 | eBay

LR000578 P/S Reservoir. Part Number: LR000578. Freelander 2 New Power Steering Reservoir. Land Rover Freelander 2, (2007-2014). Freelander Parts. Series 2 & 3 - Defender 90/110/130, Discovery 1,2,3,4,5 & Sport - Freelander 1 & 2 - Range Rover Classic, P38, L322, L405, Sport & Evoque.

www.ebay.co.uk

As above take your car somewhere else whom knows what they are doing.

Is your FL2 leaking at the bottom which 99.9% of the time is where the power steering leaks due to corrosion.

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I cut the pipe to help remove it, due to the torx being stuck with corrosion.

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remove the rubber hose first.

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remove the torx bolt

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Top hose going to the bottom, torx again.

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Hope the photos help.

Adam Fiander · Sep 17, 2024

Thanks very much to Nodge 68 and Arctic 2 for great help - it sounds like these are indeed push-fit and no special tool is required.

Freelander 2 steering pipes / push fit or need a tool?

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LR001099 - Freelander 2 Power Steering Hose from Pump for 2.2 TD4 | LR Parts

Pipe (QX) LR029185 Island 4x4 - Specialists in Land Rover and Range Rover Parts and accessories for all models. UK and worldwide mail order.

Pipe (Genuine) LR026229 Island 4x4 - Specialists in Land Rover and Range Rover Parts and accessories for all models. UK and worldwide mail order.

Power Assisted Steering Fluid FL2 9 (Genuine) LR003401 WSS-M2C204-A2 Island 4x4 - Specialists in Land Rover and Range Rover Parts and accessories for all models. UK and worldwide mail order.

LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2 NEW POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR TANK BOTTLE LR000578 | eBay

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