This is my first post and would seriously appreciate anyone's help as I deploy to Afghanistan very soon and need the vehicle (2003 Freelander TD4 Kalahari manual) sorted prior. I have had yet another issue with this vehicle and this time Im told its the water pump thats seized and needs replacing along with 3 x belts and 2 x tensioners. They have quoted me £900 for parts and labor and was wondering if that sounds about right. My other options are to sell as is in the hope to get at least some money back for it or a friend who knows a fair bit about vehicles thinks with the right manual and parts he could do but it wouldn't be quick. Can anyone out there please help or suggest a course of action ? Many thanks for reading.
Freelaner
Landy Driver
Grayo
Active Member
Hi Rowley,
Welcome to the forum. The price you have quoted does seem to be a bit expensive to me. There is only two belts and a chain on the TD4. It's very rare for the chain to be changed unless it is worn/stretched. The axillary belts are pretty easy to change and can be done by any compatent DIY'er. If your friend is willing to do the work for you he can always come on here and ask, somebody will know the answer or you can buy a Haines manual from Halfords with all the info needed to do the repair.
Good luck with your deployment to Afghanistan, hope all goes well for you and you have a safe return.
Cheers for the reply Freelaner, they are saying that the labor time is approx 7 hrs due to how awkward the pump is to get to. They quoted me around £350 for parts and the rest was labor. Nightmare. As for the reply from storm99, youve clearly never been then have you !! I came here for help not stupid remarks as I was assured this site was full of LR ninjas.
storm99
Spreading Joy & Harmony
No, u need the ninja_lz site. Here we have a sense of humour. I never made afghan, no, im too old, but i do remember the other sappers beside me being able to take the **** out of each other.
PS...I did ask who quoted such an inflated figure...im guessing you went to LR?
Freelaner
Landy Driver
your mate could do it with the Haynes manual but it would take him quite a while, not sure about 7 hours though.seems like a long time for experts to be going at it tbh.
there may be one of us near you that might be up to the challenge, lets see if they pipe up
Grayo
Active Member
There may be one of us near you that might be up to the challenge, lets see if they pipe up
well I'm up for it. I'm retired now with pleanty of time on my hands with a nice big garage with a pit. I'm in Pontypridd, South Wales, if your anywhere near let me know.
Grayo
Active Member
Freelaner
Landy Driver
jammy git
a garage and a pit
i'm out on the road under axle stands
can't do Folkestone mate
Grayo
Active Member
jammy git
a garage and a pit
i'm out on the road under axle stands
I was young once myself and in the same position as you, then I saw the light and built my garage lol.
