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Paulweeks1968

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• Sep 11, 2015

• #1

Any advice please , my 2003 freelander seems to be sluggish, I struggle to get revs above 3.5-4 k , any ideas to what is causing this

 

Alibro

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• Sep 11, 2015

• #2

Need serviced?

 

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Paulweeks1968

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• Sep 11, 2015

• #3

Alibro said:

Need serviced?

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Been fully serviced someone said idle valve may be dirty ?

 

Alibro

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• Sep 11, 2015

• #4

Dirty Idle valve causes uneven idle and over revving when it should be idling at 800ish rpm.

 

Alibro

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• Sep 11, 2015

• #5

Timing belt slipped a tooth?

 

freelance

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• Sep 11, 2015

• #6

Fuel pump in tank required, plus filter?

 

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Paulweeks1968

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• Sep 11, 2015

• #7

Throttle body ? Or blocked cat ?

 

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Paulweeks1968

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• Sep 11, 2015

• #8

My idle fluctuates but by only 200 ish revs

 

Alibro

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• Sep 11, 2015

• #9

Mine too

Edit How many miles?

 

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Paulweeks1968

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• Sep 11, 2015

• #10

77000

 

Alibro

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• Sep 11, 2015

• #11

Shouldn't need a fuel pump and filter at that mileage but I guess it is possible.
Bad fill of petrol?
Whats the history, did it happen suddenly or over a period of time?

 

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Paulweeks1968

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• Sep 11, 2015

• #12

Been sluggish since I bought it last owner sold to me cos too slow

 

Alibro

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• Sep 11, 2015

• #13

Ahhhh!
He broke it and couldn't fix it so sold it on. Was the timing belt changed recently? If so double check the timing, one tooth out could cause the problem or as Freelance says the fuel pump.
What about plugs, leads and coil packs?

 

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Paulweeks1968

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• Sep 11, 2015

• #14

It's just down to finances it drives fine just 70 is about the max

 

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Paulweeks1968

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• Sep 11, 2015

• #15

Distributor cap and leads worth a try ?

 

Alibro

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• Sep 11, 2015

• #16

The 1.8 K series is a nippy motor so you have a problem.
Wasn't sure if an 03 model had a distributer as my 04 doesn't. These engines are very common so any half decent mechanic should be able to sort it but if it is revving smoothly then probably not. If it revs lumpy then go for it.

 

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Paulweeks1968

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• Sep 11, 2015

• #17

Revs fine just slowly and not that high , can get nowhere near the red unless just reving it in neutral

 

htr

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• Sep 11, 2015

• #18

Hi, check that ignition system including the plugs themselves. Air filter new / clean & serviceable? Idle valve is easy to clean - just spray some carb' cleaner into it and repeat if necessary, I'd also check the fuel pressure from the pump and maybe replace the filter. Are you using the correct grade of fuel?

 

Alibro

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• Sep 11, 2015

• #19

Something very wrong then. If you are handy with spanners then start going through all the standard stuff including whats already been mentioned.
If not then any half decent mechanic will have it fixed in no time.

 

htr

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• Sep 11, 2015

• #20

I know you'd probably hear this but - have a look at the exhaust system in case it's damaged / blocked.