DelphicOkami

New Member

• Aug 9, 2022

• #1

So my Freelander 1 (2002) doesn't have a sump guard (because the previous owner removed it) I now have one in my garage (woo) however I am lacking all the fixings for getting it back on, does anyone have any advice as to what bits I need (screw sizes, those dumb metal clips, nuts and bolts etc)

 

Last edited: Aug 11, 2022

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Aug 9, 2022

• #2

There are a variety of fixings required.
From memory the 6 main bolts are M10, the rear bolts are M6.
The 4 M10 side bolts are 25mm long, the M6 rear bolts are 20mm long.
I can't remember the front bolt dimensions though, but they're longer than the side bolts.

 

Arctic2

Well-Known Member

• Aug 9, 2022

• #3

I modified mine so just the resin tray could be removed and not the outer alloy frame which was a pain every time you needed to do any work in that area.

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J_D

Well-Known Member

• Aug 10, 2022

• #4

I'd run a tap through the threads first, makes it easier to remove next time.

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Aug 11, 2022

• #5

J_D said:

I'd run a tap through the threads first, makes it easier to remove next time.

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And apply liberal amounts of anti-seize to the bolts too.

 

GrumpyGel

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• Aug 11, 2022

• #6

Nodge68 said:

And apply liberal amounts of anti-seize to the bolts too.

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My engine has a method of ensuring I never need to use any anti-seize compounds on anything in the engine bay

 

Nodge68

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• Aug 11, 2022

• #7

GrumpyGel said:

My engine has a method of ensuring I never need to use any anti-seize compounds on anything in the engine bay

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You have to remember than not all Freelanders leak oil GG.
My FL2 doesn't leak anything, well except when the PS pipe failed a few weeks ago, then everything was covered in PS fluid.

 

DelphicOkami

New Member

• Aug 11, 2022

• #8

Thank you all for your replies, this forum is so helpful