Boxer
Active Member
Tony
Just cut four squares of thick rubber cut out a hole in the centre of each to make a washer. Loosen all the bolts off then put it up on ramps (not sure axle stands will do.)
Remove each bolt in turn and insert rubber washer between chassis and subframe. It is pretty impressive, the noise goes away along with lots of other noise from the back end. I did mine two years ago and its had three MOTs since, no problem.
Just cut four squares of thick rubber cut out a hole in the centre of each to make a washer. Loosen all the bolts off then put it up on ramps (not sure axle stands will do.)
Remove each bolt in turn and insert rubber washer between chassis and subframe. It is pretty impressive, the noise goes away along with lots of other noise from the back end. I did mine two years ago and its had three MOTs since, no problem.
Stephen_Aust
New Member
2001 Td4 Auto
Total gearbox meltdown
IRD disintegration
rear and passenger side window electrics failed
De-lamination of all intercooler hoses
Both fuel pumps failed around 110,000Km
Water pump
Thermostat
Every water leak known to mankind
Electrical fault that cuts engine when blinker/indicator used - this has happened 3 times, something to do with the key (apparently) replaced twice under warranty and wife hits the key barrel with shoe now every time it faults - doesn't want to spend $800 to fix. The second one - there was a fire under the dashboard.
A colleague also had a Freo (first model diesel before Td4). IRD went, $7000 fix. Steering issues, electrical issues.
Recommendation - get a VW or a Mazda. The go 100s of 1000s of Kms without problems based on my experience.
Total gearbox meltdown
IRD disintegration
rear and passenger side window electrics failed
De-lamination of all intercooler hoses
Both fuel pumps failed around 110,000Km
Water pump
Thermostat
Every water leak known to mankind
Electrical fault that cuts engine when blinker/indicator used - this has happened 3 times, something to do with the key (apparently) replaced twice under warranty and wife hits the key barrel with shoe now every time it faults - doesn't want to spend $800 to fix. The second one - there was a fire under the dashboard.
A colleague also had a Freo (first model diesel before Td4). IRD went, $7000 fix. Steering issues, electrical issues.
Recommendation - get a VW or a Mazda. The go 100s of 1000s of Kms without problems based on my experience.
im losin water no leaks head gasket ok any ideas plus steam comin from engine i think bottom of engine
my mrs owned a 2001 td4 a couple of years ago, biggest load of rubbish ive ever owned, i had it 12 months glad to see the back of it.
front window regulator £200
air flow meter £250
fuel pump in tank £325
fuel pump next to diesel filter £300
viscous coupling £300
rear axle bush £25
i have owned a 300 tdi disco and a 200 tdi defender for best part of ten years, and the both of them have not cost me as much as that freelander cost in 12 months
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front window regulator £200
air flow meter £250
fuel pump in tank £325
fuel pump next to diesel filter £300
viscous coupling £300
rear axle bush £25
i have owned a 300 tdi disco and a 200 tdi defender for best part of ten years, and the both of them have not cost me as much as that freelander cost in 12 months
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noah i dear
New Member
ive got a 2004 SE TD4, bought with 7000 miles on clock, no problems until 55000 last year when the engine management light came on and found the turbo wastegate had seized, new turbo and 1304 quid later and it seems ok, tyre problem also with flat spots so had to buy brand new for front otherwise you got shook to death...
Northern Irelander
Well-Known Member
Start a thread on the topic, this poll is only for listing faults or a quick diagnosis that can be posted from another member.im losin water no leaks head gasket ok any ideas plus steam comin from engine i think bottom of engine
Just been looking through this poll and found that comment......
My 2004 TD4 Commercial (with about 700kg in the back) is on its first and original set of pads at 36,000 with another 4 or 5k left in them yet.
You been going to track days with your hippo?
Steve
