jamesmontrose Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Hi Folks, My 2005 Freelander TD started to lose/reduce power for a few seconds - almost like some thing was holding it back and then it regains power. It seems to get worse when accelerating. Also I noticed that during these periods of power loss the exhaust fumes increased markedly. I backed the car up to a grassy bank and revved the engine and the grass turned black very quickly. I just checked the oil and it looks black/sooty so getting that changed and new filter fitted tomorrow just in case that is the problem but I really don't know much about cars but I know the oil change etc won't harm it. Worried it may be something far more serious and any suggestions would be very welcome. PS Don't know if the following is relevant but I had a new clutch, duel mass flywheel and concentric slave cylinder fitted on 12 May 2015. (Cost £1016) Thanks for any help/advice anyone may have. Regards Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_roberts Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 You might want to change the air filter while you're at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Is this a FL1 or FL2 we're talking about? (2.0 or 2.2, very different beasts) I haven't memorised all the model years yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_roberts Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 FL2's came in in 2006. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally V8 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Have a look or get the EGR valve checked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 While you're in there do the crank breather filter (PCV), EGR removal kits are cheap which eliminates a potential issue & makes it run a bit better too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmontrose Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Thanks everyone for you input. Will inform the garage about your advice. Really appreciate it all folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Depending on your skill/willingness level the EGR removal is easy DIY stuff (4 bolts & 2 hose clips, near the front so easy to get to) would save you a labour charge. Picture clue - open bonnet, look down & to the right, just to the left of the battery is the EGR valve (EGR blanking doohickey shown here): The PCV filter and air filter are pretty easy too, just involves getting the engine cover plastic out of the way and a bit of dexterity (and a decent length 1/4" extension bar). This is the RAVE manual piccy of the PCV filter, the BMW part is cyclonic rather than fluffy element so lasts forever (steps 1,2,3 & 4,5,6 can be skipped): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmontrose Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 Thanks for taking the time to reply to my post and for your information/advice. I really do appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceeman Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I'm starting to have same issue it happened to me 2 years ago with my td4 2.0 and was then Boost pressure solenoid that fixed it then , have similar again mostly on trip over 45 mins drive or more, sudden loss of power , then goes back to normal , may happen few time on trip I have egr conversion kit installed so not egr for me and got injectors rebuilt this year , had service not long ago, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Mine's done this after a service a couple of times, it was a loose connector on the fuel filter housing on the o/s wheel arch in the engine bay got nudged or knocked by the mechanic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkyboy01 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Hi I had this holding back problem on my Freelander (petrol) it turned out to be the VCU 4 wheel drive unit - apparently the liquid in the unit had or was losing its (viscosity)solidifying therefore causing the holding back feeling especially when reversing. Had it removed so only front wheel drive until I can afford a reconditoned VCU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 A seized VCU would likely not lead to occasional & sudden losses of power, it's more like driving with the brakes dragging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Sorry for reviving an old thread but my TD4 also does this after hard acceleration. Feels like a speed limiter for 3-4 seconds then pulls away as normal. The car drives fine the rest of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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