Hi, 4 weeks ago I bought a black V plate 5dr Freelander XDI for what I thought was a bargain £1640. What a nightmare its been. Firstly I am Andrew 24 from Darlington, this Freelander is my 9th car I have had many MG-Rover cars since I passed my test in 2005 as well as Jags/Imprezas I have been though the lot. I also have an MG Maestro Turbo (No500) currently in storage which will be getting put back on the road next year.
Anyhow the Freelander, I really shouldnt have bought it lucky my mates a mechanic. Faults fixed and that need fixing so far (If anyone could answer them here it would be much appreciated but if not I will post separate threads in the correct part of the forum)
VCU making a hell of a noise- replaced with a refurbished unit from Freelander spares (still making a slight noise, bloke from Freelander spares said its not much to worry about probably the IRD/diff check the oil first not done yet)
Tracking way out- sorted
Now the engine arrr L I have had Rovers with L series diesels in before but none as bad as this hopefully and can it sorted or I am going to have to cut my losses.
Crank oil seal leaking Mates going to sort this hopefully this week, also replace the top boost hose.
Takes ages to start- and when it does eventually start kicks all sorts of colours of smoke out and lots of it. This is my main worry, done a bit of googling and going to try changing the coolant temp sensor first (bought) if not I understand to check the timing next, then fuel pump if its still refusing to turn over in less than 30 seconds I take it that I have a warn engine and I think I will just throw the towel in.
No hot air through vents- New problem that started 2 days ago just in time for the freezing weather, if its the heater matrix its going, what else could it be, thermostat? I will ask my mate to have a look.
Also the heated rear screen and electrical mirror control do not work and the aircon needs re-gassing. Can anyone tell me which fuses protect these as I havent got the handbook? Hopefully its just the fuses. Or and the hill decent doesnt work but I think this is the least of my worries ha. It looks smarter though I have bought new number plates/spare wheel cover/mats/ removed tow bar etc just hope I can get it to go as well now.
Cheers Andrew Calvert
Anyhow the Freelander, I really shouldnt have bought it lucky my mates a mechanic. Faults fixed and that need fixing so far (If anyone could answer them here it would be much appreciated but if not I will post separate threads in the correct part of the forum)
VCU making a hell of a noise- replaced with a refurbished unit from Freelander spares (still making a slight noise, bloke from Freelander spares said its not much to worry about probably the IRD/diff check the oil first not done yet)
Tracking way out- sorted
Now the engine arrr L I have had Rovers with L series diesels in before but none as bad as this hopefully and can it sorted or I am going to have to cut my losses.
Crank oil seal leaking Mates going to sort this hopefully this week, also replace the top boost hose.
Takes ages to start- and when it does eventually start kicks all sorts of colours of smoke out and lots of it. This is my main worry, done a bit of googling and going to try changing the coolant temp sensor first (bought) if not I understand to check the timing next, then fuel pump if its still refusing to turn over in less than 30 seconds I take it that I have a warn engine and I think I will just throw the towel in.
No hot air through vents- New problem that started 2 days ago just in time for the freezing weather, if its the heater matrix its going, what else could it be, thermostat? I will ask my mate to have a look.
Also the heated rear screen and electrical mirror control do not work and the aircon needs re-gassing. Can anyone tell me which fuses protect these as I havent got the handbook? Hopefully its just the fuses. Or and the hill decent doesnt work but I think this is the least of my worries ha. It looks smarter though I have bought new number plates/spare wheel cover/mats/ removed tow bar etc just hope I can get it to go as well now.
Cheers Andrew Calvert
