please can any 1 tell me i think my timein may be out on my freelander as its spluttering an missin because a couple of weeks ago it froze up the coolant system that is i tried to start it but made a grindin noise it starts fine now but splutters .what i need to know is what to look for on the timming belt ect how can i tell if it is out and how can put it right any help would be great thanks :doh: its a 18 i 2002
jonaf
Active Member
The K-engine's water pump is driven by the timing belt so it could be that it has jumped a tooth or two if the pump was frozen. To check the timing marks you will have to remove the timing cover.:scratching_chin:
chromiumuk
Well-Known Member
If it's jumped a tooth or you've tried to start it whilst the pump was frozen due to poor/no antifreeze then you need to renew the timing belt, not just look at it.
