Stance
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Was looking at these also. Those look like the tubes in the cradle. Installation would also be the same as replacing the cradle, wouldn't it?
Was looking at these also. Those look like the tubes in the cradle. Installation would also be the same as replacing the cradle, wouldn't it?
andyfreelandy
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Have a read of this what I wrote!
Not as simple as it looked.
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/fuel-tank-cradle-an-alternative.361384/
Not as simple as it looked.
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/fuel-tank-cradle-an-alternative.361384/
andyfreelandy
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Make careful measurements before you swap the cradle. Some new ones have the large holes for the tank locators in the wrong place. Easier to find out before you fit it up! Make sure tank is nearly empty to reduce weight and support tank with a strap or axle stand while you swap the cradle to avoid breaking the pipes!!
Stance
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Really, that is frustrating for sure to notice....any tips for cradle that fits?
LR genuine 407€ - aftermarket 104€ from Rimmerbros.
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andyfreelandy
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All I can say is I have had 2 aftermarket ones. One was fine and tother didn't fit and I had to take the holes out larger.
But, on checking, the tank lug position varies so it may not be a cradle problem, depends on the vehicle it seems.
Mine were about 90 ukp.
All aftermarket look the same or very similar.
But, on checking, the tank lug position varies so it may not be a cradle problem, depends on the vehicle it seems.
Mine were about 90 ukp.
All aftermarket look the same or very similar.
andyfreelandy
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Save the cash and be prepared to trim the holes I'd say as even an LR may not fit spot on.
Stance
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Thanks for the tip.
Alteredtech
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2004 TD4 freelander
Owned since 2017 here the list :
The clutch
Cracked front drive shaft boot
Cracked VCU bearings
Turbo hoses
Rusted lower arms
Rusted rear silencer
Leaking EGR vacum hose
Leaking High pressure pump
Play in track rod end
Leaking Fuel return hose
Failling both rear window regulators
Falling roof lining
For the lower arms there is a small hole to evacuate water but it was clogged with dust, so it start rusting !
I don't know wich to blame, the previous owner, the garage that serviced the car or the Freelander. Or both of them.
Owned since 2017 here the list :
The clutch
Cracked front drive shaft boot
Cracked VCU bearings
Turbo hoses
Rusted lower arms
Rusted rear silencer
Leaking EGR vacum hose
Leaking High pressure pump
Play in track rod end
Leaking Fuel return hose
Failling both rear window regulators
Falling roof lining
For the lower arms there is a small hole to evacuate water but it was clogged with dust, so it start rusting !
I don't know wich to blame, the previous owner, the garage that serviced the car or the Freelander. Or both of them.
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kernowsvenski
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Or that it's a 17 year old vehicle...
Dee Tees
Member
Hmm, there's no option for no faults so far 
. Currently at 198,000km, owner since March 2021, just has an inherited fault with a heating system temp sensor, which effects the temp gauge to only reach 1/4 ways and just about reaches warm temperature iin the cabin.
The sensor itself is cheap to purchase but it takes many hours to fix it in place (calculated 6-8 hours). It sorta feels like a first world problem and its repair has been forwarded to summer 2023's schedule.
Many serious financially draining (usual suspect) issues were attended to by a dedicated (aka foolhardy) previous owner, I am gaining advantage from his dedication for a period of time not yet quantified, or not yet realised.
. Currently at 198,000km, owner since March 2021, just has an inherited fault with a heating system temp sensor, which effects the temp gauge to only reach 1/4 ways and just about reaches warm temperature iin the cabin.The sensor itself is cheap to purchase but it takes many hours to fix it in place (calculated 6-8 hours). It sorta feels like a first world problem and its repair has been forwarded to summer 2023's schedule.
Many serious financially draining (usual suspect) issues were attended to by a dedicated (aka foolhardy) previous owner, I am gaining advantage from his dedication for a period of time not yet quantified, or not yet realised.
kernowsvenski
Well-Known Member
Is your FL a TD4? If so, your problem does not sound like a temp sensor. More like the stat.Hmm, there's no option for no faults so far
The sensor itself is cheap to purchase but it takes many hours to fix it in place (calculated 6-8 hours). It sorta feels like a first world problem and its repair has been forwarded to summer 2023's schedule.
Many serious financially draining (usual suspect) issues were attended to by a dedicated (aka foolhardy) previous owner, I am gaining advantage from his dedication for a period of time not yet quantified, or not yet realised.
Dee Tees
Member
Thanks, a thermostat? most probably you are correct, the information on the heating issue fix is on file somewhere. I see on YT, the thermostat replacement video is longer than the one which explained how to do a timing belt/water pump change on my last vehicle.
Nodge68
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No Freelander temperature sensor takes that long to change, they're all about 30 minutes tops.
Dee Tees
Member
I miswrote, i was thinking thermostat but wrote sensor, the time calculated to replace is 3 - 4 hours and "not the most fun task".
The germane point of my post on this thread earlier was that fortunately I haven't encountered any problems with my 2006 Freelander td4 since purchase in March 2021. Only an inherited problem which I have failed to address, now I know I could tend to it within 60% 75% of the time I mistakenly believed it took. C'est la vie! Perhaps we could also do with a thread entitled 'What's the longest period with nothing to repair? ' - replacing bulbs/wipers/tires etc don't count.
Nodge68
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Ah yes, the FL1 TD4 thermostat is about a 4 hour job to do.
It's the longest thermostat change of any Freelander engine, the KV6 is next longest.
Nodge68
Well-Known Member
Unfortunately most modern cars now use the same concentric slave cylinder design, including my Freelander 2.
