First time 4x4 owner. I recently purchased a 2001 Landy Freelander 1.8 Petrol SE.

I did do a little research on the subject and know the 1.8 Petrol engine is supposed to be a bit crap.
This one had one lady owner 15 stamps in the book, head gasket done at 22k I think and it’s currently got 49k on the clock. Everything works fine windows, sunroof, mirrors, heated seats etc.
I have just swapped out the stereo and will stick some new speakers in with maybe a subwoofer too .

The only one thing I have noticed is a slight grinding noise from the center bearing. Is it the viscosity bearing.
I’m thinking of taking it to to garage to have it looked at but if it’s not a to bigger job to swap them out I can do it.
(Could someone advise me please?)
 
Absolutely fantastic, just had a flick through hippos guide. It’s outstanding. I’m almost 100% sure that’s the cause of the noise so will now investigate further.
Thanks for the help
 
Absolutely fantastic, just had a flick through hippos guide. It’s outstanding. I’m almost 100% sure that’s the cause of the noise so will now investigate further.
Thanks for the help
If you do take it to a garage, check with them first that they are familiar with Freelander propshafts and the correct way to separate them. A few folk have had garages trash their propshafts because they didn't know what they were doing.
Good luck with the new car and so long as you keep an eye on the coolant level the K series is a great engine, I miss my old one. :)
 
Second that, I had a lucky escape with mine,they gave up before trashing it. Just follow them posts you’ll be fine.
 

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