I got the manifold cat off, didn't need to remove any belts, slackened the lower nut on the alternator then removed the upper nut and bolt the alternator moved forward so i could remove the bracket hiding one of the manifold bolts. Ordered both the manifold cat and the rear under floor cat...

This follows on from a previous thread about high emissions problem on my 2002 freelander petrol, is the manifold cat the main catalytic converter, if this had gone would i be getting high co and hc readings. I replaced the underfloor cat, is the second cat just there to catch anything the...

What cat did you replace it with, did it then pass after you fitted a new one? Can anyone reccomend a cat and supplier as i've read online some cars fitted with cheaper cats fail emissions on the mot, when replaced with a better cat it then passes the emissions test, granted they weren't the...

I've had the same problem, the first two cable kits i got were missing the springs so i knackered both, the third cable kit from a different supplier on ebay came with the springs and worked ok for a couple of months then went again. I repaired it for a fourth time with a good cable from the...

I was also thinking it may need another cat, i can hear a tinny sounding rattling noise coming from the cat when i slightly press acelerator, it's quiet when on tick over when i put my foot on the pedal slighty i can hear a tttttt noise, i stuck my head under the car and preesed the pedal with...

Thanks for all the info, i watched the video and learnt alot, i've ordered a overhead valve spring compressor. On the video when he hand cranked the engine so the piston he his working on is at the top he feeds a shoe lace into the spark plug hole, is this to fill the gap at the top of the...

I have been topping the oil up on a regular basis for sometime so thought i was burning oil as there wasn't any stains or puddles under the landy. Do i need any specialist tools to change the valve guide oil seals? I have a socket set, torque wrench, spanners and other hand tools found in...

The cat is from eurocarparts. http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Land+Rover_Freelander_1.8_2002/p/car-parts/car-body-parts-and-car-exhaust/exhausts/catalytic-converter/?724670040&1&a6d0472287aa48140788bf84178bcddf2a678200&000059 It was changed as the centre exhaust section dropped off...

Failed again.... took it this morning after getting it nice and hot on a 20 mile run. It passed the natural idle test CO 0.34 limit 0.50 First fast idle test CO 0.66 Limit 0.30 fail HC 164 200 pass Second fast idle test CO 0.97...

I took it for a good blow out on the motorway this morning then revd the balls off it on a quiet country lane, it already had cataclean in the tank from yesterday. This afternoon i did an oil change, new oil filter and air filter along with a new set of spark plugs. Going to book a retest...

It's an 02 plate, 1795cc petrol mk1, i changed the spark plug leads last year, i'll buy a new set of spark plugs tomorrow, what gap do i need to set the plugs at, i have a gauge. i can only see two plugs the other two are hidden. My shopping list... oil filter, oil is 10w 40 semi synthetic...

My freelander mk1 failed the mot on emissions, the CO reading was 0.80 the limit is 0.3 and HC was 248 and the limit is 200 ppm, this was on the fast idle test. The lambda and speed test was ok, 1.04 for lambda, speed 2694 /min. What can cause high CO and HC readings? I took it this...

The rotary coupling under the steering wheel of the my freelander mk1 as the serial number XRC 100390 are these interchangable with other mk1 rotary couplings with a different serial numbers example YRC 100330.

Thanks, i've googled rotary coupling and found this link on removal and refitting http://www.mgf.ultimatemg.com/group2/DIY/steering/ It's looking like this is the problem, there expensive prices range from £90 to £160, i may go for a new push button switch for a couple of quid to get it...

The problem was sorted by replacing the front lambda sensor and emptying a bottle of cataclean into the petrol tank. Lambda sensor also known as the o2 sensor or oxygen sensor.

The horns work i've tested them with a battery. I've replaced r6 the horn relay but still does not work. What's the procedure for taking the steering wheel apart it must be the horn buttons or loose connection, it must be something under there, what colour are the horn wires going to the...

I left the bonnet open then locked the car, i got a beep from the horn, does this mean the relay is ok. I've located the horn relay in the fuse box how do i test it to see if it's failed.

I noticed my horn was not working yesterday on my freelander mk1 so today i thought i'd take a look, but still not found the problem. I unpluged the connectors on each horn then tested with a multimeter to see if there was 12 volts with the horn buttons pressed nothing on either plug, i...

Don't think it is, i don't know alot about engines, 1.8 petrol 2002 with the coil pack, if that helps any.

Thanks for the replies, it's a petrol engine, it's the first time i've got the p0170 code all the other times i've checked it when engine light as been on i get fault pend:00 and n/a. I think it may be some type of air leak as when the engine is turned off i can hear a shhh as if air is...