Land_girl · Jul 6, 2018

I have a budget of about £2.5k.
Looking for a mechanically sound freelander (dont' have the knowledge, time or tools to buy one that requires repair).
Not fussy on age (ideally post 2002), not expecting mint condition either... just a good runner without a fist full of issues.
I'm in essex so if your in Scotland I probably won't be interested... happy to travel a fair distance for something decent.
Thanks.

guineafowl21 · Jul 6, 2018

Land_girl said:
dont' have the knowledge, time or tools to buy one that requires repair

Given this, you might be better off getting one from a nearby dealer, for the warranty. You should still be able to get a half decent one, Td4, for that money.

1. If it has no prop, or the tyres are mismatched, walk away.
2. Check everything works - windows, sunroof, central locking (check ALL doors lock and unlock). Just sit in the driver’s seat and press every button.

3. Static checks:
Rusting under, or looseness of, the rear tailgate handle.
Rusty fuel tank cradle.
Pull dipstick with engine running and see if oil sprays out.
Rusted back exhaust box.

4. Driving checks:
Pull away backwards at first - see if handbrake binds.
Reverse on full lock in both directions, on tarmac. Car should struggle a little but not stall.
Droning noise from any wheel or from the middle (prop bearings).

I’m sure others will chip in soon.

Land_girl · Jul 7, 2018

Sorted... freelander brought!

GrumpyGel · Jul 7, 2018

Without pics of it, it didn't happen

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Hippo · Jul 7, 2018

Land_girl said:
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Its low on engine coolant. Don't drive it like this until it's topped up with the right stuff.

Land_girl · Jul 7, 2018

Hippo said:
Its low on engine coolant. Don't drive it like this until it's topped up with the right stuff.

the coolant is leaking .

Land_girl · Jul 7, 2018

anyone know where the EGR valve might be?

Hippo · Jul 7, 2018

Land_girl said:
the coolant is leaking .

Yer need to find the leak, stop it leaking then fill with coolant. Correct stuff with correct mix. 50% oats coolant and 50% water. Then bleed the air out the coolant system.

Land_girl · Jul 7, 2018

Hippo said:
Yer need to find the leak, stop it leaking then fill with coolant. Correct stuff with correct mix. 50% oats coolant and 50% water. Then bleed the air out the coolant system.

Thats the plan.... this stuff is all new to me. Never really done much work on cars before so this'll be a learning curve... off to get some tools and bits tomorrow. Gonna download the service manual etc... find out how to do all this stuff!

neilly · Jul 7, 2018

Land_girl said:
off to get some tools

Halfords advanced 200pc socket set will do you right, if you know anyone with a trade card even better. Enjoy.

Cheers

GrumpyGel · Jul 7, 2018

Land_girl said:
the coolant is leaking .

You do like trouble.

Land_girl · Jul 7, 2018

guineafowl21 said:
Given this, you might be better off getting one from a nearby dealer, for the warranty. You should still be able to get a half decent one, Td4, for that money.

1. If it has no prop, or the tyres are mismatched, walk away.
2. Check everything works - windows, sunroof, central locking (check ALL doors lock and unlock). Just sit in the driver’s seat and press every button.

3. Static checks:
Rusting under, or looseness of, the rear tailgate handle.
Rusty fuel tank cradle.
Pull dipstick with engine running and see if oil sprays out.
Rusted back exhaust box.

4. Driving checks:
Pull away backwards at first - see if handbrake binds.
Reverse on full lock in both directions, on tarmac. Car should struggle a little but not stall.
Droning noise from any wheel or from the middle (prop bearings).

I’m sure others will chip in soon.

Did all these checks on what i brought today.

Prop is present.
Everything works except sunroof (sealed and rusty), rear passenger door unlocks when it feels like it.
Front tyres the same, Rear tyres are the same (miss matched front and rear).
Fuel tank cradle (yep rusty)
Back exhaust - crappy, needs replacing

Slight rusting tailgate handle (nothing major)
Reversing on both locks gives a loud 'clicking' noise no stalling.
No droning noises.

Land_girl · Jul 7, 2018

GrumpyGel said:
You do like trouble.

My middle name, apparently!
Should i be worried? Argh!!!

GrumpyGel · Jul 7, 2018

Land_girl said:
Front tyres the same, Rear tyres are the same (miss matched front and rear).

You do like big trouble.

Land_girl said:
Fuel tank cradle (yep rusty)
Back exhaust - crappy, needs replacing

Sort of expected, but trouble.

Land_girl said:
Slight rusting tailgate handle (nothing major)

More trouble than you think.

Land_girl said:
Reversing on both locks gives a loud 'clicking' noise

Oh no.

1988smithy · Jul 7, 2018

Could've got a td5 disco for £2.5 bags

GrumpyGel · Jul 7, 2018

Land_girl said:
My middle name, apparently!
Should i be worried? Argh!!!

The diesel engines are more forgiving of coolant leaks than the petrols so hopefully it hasn't been overheated. If its a hose that's leaking its no trouble, just replace it. If the coolant is spilling into the passenger footwell, it'll be the heater matrix which is a dash our PITA job to swap, if you have no evidence of where the coolant is going, cross your fingers its not the head gasket or something serious (which thankfully isn't common on the TD4).

Land_girl · Jul 7, 2018

GrumpyGel said:
You do like big trouble.

Sort of expected, but trouble.

More trouble than you think.

Oh no.

Was told as long as the same tyre on same axle is ok?
Exhaust/ cradle - Thats no problem!
Tail gate handle rust (minimal) but... Ive a friend of a friend who does body work repairs (shall be calling in a fav!)
'clicking' noise - assumed VCU and id already factored that into costs - £300+ ish

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