This site is so bloody frustrating for an old geezer like me !!!
I would like some advice about my 2003 freelander . I am slowly checking everything on the car that can be done at home without a ramp etc . Just a couple of days ago I replaced the propshaft after having taken it off for the summer .
I did ask a question about the turbo vent filter yesterday and got a good response so now on to the drive train .
We retired to Spain two years ago and bought a proper dodgy Freelander at a proper dodgy price because we were told that living in the campo/country side we needed a 4x4 . We have already spent quite a bit on this car and can't afford to sell it because second hand cars in Spain are very expensive . Hence the reason I am trying to get this car in shape and reliable . I can't put a list of problems we've had because it would take to long but saying that we have come to really like the Landy . It's a great way to learn new Spanish words when you go to the garage with different problems and our local mechanic is our friend now , I think .
Ok propshaft replaced because we are now getting more rain and mud but because we have got used to running without it and more quietly it seems to be making more noise . I have checked the rear diff and the oil is at correct level and appears clean then checked the transfer box level and again it was good with clean oil . What now , the viscous coupling doesn't appear to have been leaking so all that's left is the propshaft support bearings . The noise is like a whirring and although not nasty I am concerned .
Any suggestions .
I would like some advice about my 2003 freelander . I am slowly checking everything on the car that can be done at home without a ramp etc . Just a couple of days ago I replaced the propshaft after having taken it off for the summer .
I did ask a question about the turbo vent filter yesterday and got a good response so now on to the drive train .
We retired to Spain two years ago and bought a proper dodgy Freelander at a proper dodgy price because we were told that living in the campo/country side we needed a 4x4 . We have already spent quite a bit on this car and can't afford to sell it because second hand cars in Spain are very expensive . Hence the reason I am trying to get this car in shape and reliable . I can't put a list of problems we've had because it would take to long but saying that we have come to really like the Landy . It's a great way to learn new Spanish words when you go to the garage with different problems and our local mechanic is our friend now , I think .
Ok propshaft replaced because we are now getting more rain and mud but because we have got used to running without it and more quietly it seems to be making more noise . I have checked the rear diff and the oil is at correct level and appears clean then checked the transfer box level and again it was good with clean oil . What now , the viscous coupling doesn't appear to have been leaking so all that's left is the propshaft support bearings . The noise is like a whirring and although not nasty I am concerned .
Any suggestions .
