HarryCarry · Feb 13, 2016

When I first got my landy I didn't realise the propshaft had been removed. I posted on here asking if it would be worth returning the vehicle to 4WD or would I get away with it two wheel drive and snow tyres as I had a brand new set available. The general opinion was it would not be any more use than a car whilst in two wheel drive.
Well today we were dumped on. A very heavy and unpredicted snowfall. My trusty landy served me well in its snow tyres. We even got to the moor for a dog walk. I'm delighted we were able to get out of the street which is on a steep slope, something we couldn't do in our automatic car.
So I'm well chuffed with my 1998 Freelander. It's been fantastic fun in good weather and proved just as much fun in the snow. Just got to sort out my steamy windscreen(possible heater matrix??) and Im done.

tyrefitter · Feb 13, 2016

Glad to here you are happy with it as it is ,as for misting windscreen mine did it and all it turned out to be was pollen filter absolutely filthy ,hope this helps .

GrumpyGel · Feb 13, 2016

I've just read through your original thread. Sounds like you've got yourself a decent motor. From you saying its had the head gasket replaced I take it that its a 1.8 petrol engine - which together with the other early 1.8's on here doing great stuff, shows they can be good rewarding cars

My take on 2WD Freelander capabilities are that they are significantly better than a standard 2WD 'car' but very significantly less capable than a fully functional Freelander. I've run a Freelander for 5 years split roughly half/half 2WD/4WD. In 4WD they are fantastic, I'd go almost anywhere in 1. However, in 2WD I don't even consider taking it down the beach, but I do still take it where I wouldn't take a 2WD car - for example I do still go down river beds. I need to know the bed and I'm cautious about not taking it to dodgy areas, but the traction control will take it places a 2WD won't go.

So on snow, with decent snow tyres and traction control a 2WD Freelander will be better than a car shod with road tyres, but it will not be anywhere near as capable as a fully functional 4WD Freelander.

HarryCarry · Feb 14, 2016

GrumpyGel said:
I've just read through your original thread. Sounds like you've got yourself a decent motor. From you saying its had the head gasket replaced I take it that its a 1.8 petrol engine - which together with the other early 1.8's on here doing great stuff, shows they can be good rewarding cars

My take on 2WD Freelander capabilities are that they are significantly better than a standard 2WD 'car' but very significantly less capable than a fully functional Freelander. I've run a Freelander for 5 years split roughly half/half 2WD/4WD. In 4WD they are fantastic, I'd go almost anywhere in 1. However, in 2WD I don't even consider taking it down the beach, but I do still take it where I wouldn't take a 2WD car - for example I do still go down river beds. I need to know the bed and I'm cautious about not taking it to dodgy areas, but the traction control will take it places a 2WD won't go.

So on snow, with decent snow tyres and traction control a 2WD Freelander will be better than a car shod with road tyres, but it will not be anywhere near as capable as a fully functional 4WD Freelander.

Thanks for all that really useful information. I'm delighted with the car, only paid £450 for it and the inside is immaculate as it was just an elderly husband and wife that had it. I'm going to check out the pollen filter. Where is it situated? Thanks again.

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