1. tlo

    Freelander td4

    Does your car have a FBH ? it could be that
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    Freelander 1 oil leak from just above oil dip stick

    Thanks bud I only asked that in case there were some other washers that could be replaced in the fuel pump as I have said mine was rebuilt less than a year ago. I have looked all over the pump as best I can and can see no leaks. I take it the chances of the gasket above the dipstick in my last...
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    Freelander 1 oil leak from just above oil dip stick

    Just a thought are we talking about the fuel pressure regulator here ?
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    Freelander 1 oil leak from just above oil dip stick

    Thank you lads as always for your help, been out today and nothing not a drop . I would have thought if it were a gasket either from the engine or fuel pump it would leak more than it does so do you not think it is that engine gasket? it looks a big job to replace . With that said I can not...
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    Freelander 1 oil leak from just above oil dip stick

    Thanks Artic2 I have had the engine cleaned twice and the the bloody thing didn't leak , the last time I had it on the lift couldn't find anything then took it for a spin and still nothing, went home and it was not until the next afternoon on a short run it started again. Forgive my ignorance...
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    Freelander 1 oil leak from just above oil dip stick

    The pictures are of the front bottom of the engine taken from underneath were the oil dipstick tube is, i did think it could be diesel but i have checked the fuel pump and that is dry , i had that reconditioned less than a year ago . As far as i can see it is not wet above the gasket in the...
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    Freelander 1 oil leak from just above oil dip stick

    Last oil change was in September and put a new seal on the pot I am pretty sure its not that as I have checked the pot a few times being as I got stung with that one the first time I did an oil change worrying to much about over tightening it:D
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    Freelander 1 oil leak from just above oil dip stick

    Had one of those "were the hell is it coming from" leaks and would only do it when it felt like it . Anyway had the engine cover off to try and find it …. nothing for days , then went down to the shops 2 mins away and there was a oil patch on the floor :mad: Underneath the front bottom of the...
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    Freelander 2 (LR2) What should I look for?

    My daughter has the same car she paid £13,000 for hers it is a lovely car she loves it , i think they do hold there price well has Hippo says well done
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    Freelander 1 Bulb recommendations

    I have Osram Night Breakers in mine better than the originals and i am happy with them having said that i might look for some Phillips Racing vision now:D
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    Freelander 1 Td4 sump plug washer

    Have to admit i thought that to, so the moral of the story is don't buy freelander sump washers from eurocarparts thanks for the help lads
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    Freelander 1 Td4 sump plug washer

    I used that type first and it didnt seal then the nylon one and that is still weeping, may be i will have to get a metal one never used that type before the ones i have used have always been copper
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    Freelander 1 Engine guard bolts/screws can i get them any one got any?

    Thanks nodge i have 8 bolts on mine, i need one of the bolts that hold the cover on the side (two each side) and a couple of screws that hold the front valance to the cover
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    Freelander 1 Td4 sump plug washer

    Not one to revive an old thread i thought i would just post an update both sump washers leak , when i changed the old washer IIRC it was a metal washer so it looks as if i will have to get one of them
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    Freelander 1 Engine guard bolts/screws can i get them any one got any?

    Not sure if this is the right place to post this but can you tell me can these be still had? i have looked on ebay but can not find any . Failing that would any of you guys have any knocking about ? thanks
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    Freelander 1 Car wash / thermostat question

    Never use a car wash so can not help you with that one but as for the second I agree with kernowsvenski your thermostat has had it . Mine was the same had it replaced and it is much better now . I had the original one replaced but as has been mentioned there is a mod for the stat ,there are lots...
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    What have you done to your Freelander today

    Had the two front driveshafts replaced yesterday and I have to admit they have made a bid difference @Nodge68 the squeak I was referring to in a previous post was the front wishbone bushes .Greased them up and the squeak has just about stopped , going to give them another go later
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    FL. TD4 - no starts, lumpy idle & erratic power

    For what its worth i had the same prob turned out to be the wiring loom best of luck
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    Freelander 1 td4 front driveshafts price

    I didn't know euro car parts did recon bits fingers crossed mine will be ok
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    Freelander 1 td4 front driveshafts price

    Quick up date on this I have brought some from a place called ebt this was through word of mouth and on internet it does say "EBT are a leading brand of OE Specification Wheel Bearings, CV Joints ect From what I can find out shaftec do not make them for the freelander one any more @Nodge68 they...