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Whilse googling the part numbers I came across 2 diagrams namely, one for the TD4 Fuel Delivery System and the other showing the location of the various components. I have posted the diagrams should they be of help to anyone. The Fuel Delivery System diagram illustrates that a fuel filter exist under the bonnet. Questions: 1) Considering that another fuel filter exists under the rear arch (next to the lift pump), does that mean that the vehicle has 2 fuel filters? 2) Where can I find other diagrams like these to assist in future diagnostics?

Many thanks for your generous help. Slowly but surely I am getting the information I need. I have now used the link to decode my VIN. Regarding the PDF Land Rover Manuals they seem to cover various models, e.g. Series 3, Defender, Range Rover, but not Freelander 1. Can you let me know which set relates to the Freelander 1.

Thanks for the info, although google indicated VIN and chassis numbers are different things. I note that the VIN numbers provided above are 8 characters long (not 17). Are these that last 8 characters of the chassis number?

kiwi10 ... many thanks for providing these part numbers. I have the chassis number but do not know the VIN number. Is there anyway of deriving the VIN number from the Chassis Number?

@nickcc ... I agree that if the temperature is warm enough then the glow plugs will not come on, as in my case. I have added it in so as to facilitate in the diagnostics. @FridgeFreezer ... many thanks for re-prioritising the fault finding approach. The initial order was based on starting with the components which are the most likely culprits. However, I take onboard your suggestion as it may save me some money. Yes, it is my understanding that the in-tank pump (more external and in-tank) is the low pressure pump. I have looked at the top of the Request for Part Numbers forum and selected the "Links to Parts books, Microcat, RAVE," link but quite frankly cannot identify the manual relevant to the Freelander. Any help? I am not mechanically minded and would appreciate you advice on whether the turbo should be kicking in earlier than at 25mph since you said that the TD4 has a VNT which should always making boost. Thanks.

Many thanks for your help, @FridgeFreezer & kiwi_110. I have also spoken to a LR expert who has informed me that the Fuel Tank Pump and the Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor are the first possible suspects. He has asked that I use a diagonostics computer to measure the fuel pressure and should it be less than 60,000 KPA then, the pump needs changing. I have also read somewhere that a known fault is the corrusion of the Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor connector which may need replacement / cleaning. Gosh, didn't realise there could be so may components attributing to the problem. After discussions with the LR expert and taking into account all the possible clues you have provided, I have decided to carry out my diagnosis in the following order: Check and repair / replace: 1) Fuel tank pump; 2) Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor 7 & conenctor; 3) PVC; 4) EGR Valve; 5) Intercoolant hoses; 6) MAF & sensor; 7) Under-bonnet fuel pump; 8) Turbo horses, turbor vacuum pipe, turbor actuator valves. It's a rather long list but I am happy and confident somewhere in there lays a solution. I am hoping (1) & (2) are the protagonists and therefore will not have to go through the entire list. On the advice of the LR expert I will now include checks of the PVC and EGR valve when servicing the vehicle. I am currently in the UK but will use your valuble advice as soon as I return to the Caribbean and will provide feedback. Thanks guys for taking the time to share you knowledge. Cannot wait now to let you know th outcome. Cheers.

I own a Freelander 1 Freestyle 2006 TD4 Manual 2 litre which I bought new and used in the UK for the first 3 years before shipping it to the Caribbean. Whilse in the UK I encountered no problems, however since reaching the Caribbean I have experienced: 1) Low performance; 2) Hard starts; 3) Glow plugs never comes on when starting; 4) Recently on 3 occasions when starting it refused to fire although turning over okay. The diesel in the Caribbean is of lower quality than that of the UK. Going uphill is possible only in 2nd or 1st gear and may not be possible if fully loaded with passengers. Once it reaches the 25mph threshold where the turbo kicks in it goes uphill okay, but in most cases it never reaches the turbo threshold. The problem continues even after servicing the vehicle by changing the oil, filters and cleaning the fuel system including the separator and manifold. Recently I changed the fuel injectors with second hand ones (as new ones are exorbitantly expensive) but that made no difference. I have noticed that when in 2nd gear the vehicle takes quite a while to build up speed. No lights are being displayed on the dashboard and the glow plugs are fine. Althought the vehicle is 6 years old now it has only done 45,000 miles. Please can someone help by letting me know: 1) What the problem(s) may be; 2) Whether the turbo threshold can be reduced to kicked in earlier; 3) What action needs to be taken to resolve those problems. 4) Is it possible that whilse shipping the vehicle to the Caribbean a movement of some sort caused damage to some parts.