Roberto FL
New Member
If you listen to some on here, you'd think they blow up at least once a week
:hysterically_laughi
:hysterically_laughi
Every time my Freelander breaks I threaten to sell it. But then I fix it and think what would I buy instead?
Faults in order after 5 years of ownership of our 2002 TD4 Kalahari Hard Back with 118,000 miles...
Quite a list and if I didn't do all the work myself I guess the car would have been shipped on a long time ago but I don't know what it is about the Freelander? They just do what's written on the tin!
Faults in order after 5 years of ownership of our 2002 TD4 Kalahari Hard Back with 118,000 miles...
- Injector fubared - fixed but head had to be removed as injector was stuck.
- Rear Diff mounts - Advisory at MOT, fixed.
- In-Tank Fuel pump - Packed in, replaced with OEM item.
- Front Callipers seized - Repair kits on for 3 years and still OK
- Heater Matrix Leak - K Sealed every year (coolant changed) still OK after 3 years.
- Optional rear swimming pool - Hole drilled in floor carpets removed to dry.
- Engine Breather - replaced with uprated BMW vortex type.
- Clutch Master Cylinder - Who is responsible for the placing of this? They should be shot. Replaced, all work carried out on my back in the garage!!
- Alternator - Fried it wading too deep.... expensive lesson - also took out the AirCon pump but belt removed until I have coin to fix.
- Window Regulator Cables - drivers side replaced with fleabay kit.
- VCU - currently running mondo until I can afford 2 x new tyres and a refurb unit from Bell Eng. Didn't know new tyres should go on the back (until I read it here), doh!
- In-Tank Fuel Pump - New pump gave out after 18 months, removed and repaired/cleaned myself saving a few quid.
Quite a list and if I didn't do all the work myself I guess the car would have been shipped on a long time ago but I don't know what it is about the Freelander? They just do what's written on the tin!
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philmace1982
New Member
I think it must be luck of the draw as Ive got an 02 TD4 service it every month as it use it for long distance and the odd greenlaning and I've not had much go wrong with it apart from replacing the track rod ends, wheel bearing and rear back box for a slimline one, I might have just jinxed my self but hey I used to have a 110 and I was never out of the garage working on it lol and if I did have a chance to get out of the garage I then had to clean the oil marks off the drive lol
Drookit Dug
Active Member
Both front windows failed and dropped into the doors and they look awful.
It was my wife's, not mine!
It was my wife's, not mine!
Freelaner
Landy Driver
The windows inside the doors looked awful or the Freelander looked awful?
graylander
New Member
Passenger door winder mechanism
ring that fits under steering wheel to operate horn (Anybody need one? Sold the car before fitting)
ring that fits under steering wheel to operate horn (Anybody need one? Sold the car before fitting)
Mainwaring
Active Member
most recent for me is a siezed off side front brake caliper (2000 TD4).
recon cost 69 squids.
recon cost 69 squids.
Barry6690
Active Member
what backbox did you fit?
1998 1.8 XEi 50
Probs when bought or soon after.
Tailgate window regulator u/s - fixed - new one from e bay £59.99 with motor.
No power to front windows - fixed - just a new relay.
Sunroof jammed open - now closed and fuse pulled.
Wiper motor erratic in intermittent - just dont use intermittant.
luggage lockable storage area "fish pond", is a fish pond.
Still love my Freelander even with all its probs
Probs when bought or soon after.
Tailgate window regulator u/s - fixed - new one from e bay £59.99 with motor.
No power to front windows - fixed - just a new relay.
Sunroof jammed open - now closed and fuse pulled.
Wiper motor erratic in intermittent - just dont use intermittant.
luggage lockable storage area "fish pond", is a fish pond.
Still love my Freelander even with all its probs
Good for you man
it dunt all need to work duz it
Nah, Challenger 1 would have been a more apt name ..luv a challenge :fencing:
Heavy Breather
Well-Known Member
Mines getting very wet in that storage area in the back (where the tool kit fits) dry everywhere else, any suggestions where the water may be getting in?
Heavy Breather
Well-Known Member
I'm just gonna rip out the carpet and dry line it with a plastic sheet ( cut up bin bag)...keep a hole for drainage and put a plastic container in there..or just brick it up lol
Didnt know there should be a tool kit ?
