[Probably a bit of a long shot.....]

Top intercooler hoses.....one on the left and one on the right top of engine.....look for oily residue around them and im sure you will find a split.

Normaly on the bottom edge....get your hands dirty and have a feel.

Thank you sooo much!!! Found a split hose, just looking to source one now.

Thanks again

[Probably a bit of a long shot.....]

There is oily residue, will get hands dirty shortly.

Thanks!

[Probably a bit of a long shot.....]

Hi

I have a 54 plate Freelander TD4 Auto.

Have towed with it 3 times but last weekend we towed with it, it started making a weird noise like air blowing, lost power going up slopes and it kicked out black smoke, it's doing the same without the van on the back.

Oh also an eggy smell, we are assuming the cat? Does this sound like normal faults for a cat that's breaking down?

Any other suggestions please.

Thanks.

[Radio code?]

Good morning, I previously posted about my Satnav not working and someone said to remove the fuse, my ever so helpful partner decided he would disconnect the battery instead so now I have to insert a code. My manual says it is on the security card which I have, there is a serial number but no code grrrrr!

The serial number is E4765HJO45022433, however when searching for the code online it says the code should start with RG.

Any advice would be great please as silence is certainly not golden!

[Freelander 1 Sat Nav]

Have tried cleaning the disc but to to avail.

However, the whole unit does not work at all now as my ever so helpful partner decided to disconnect the battery and now I have to input a code which I do not have. Extremely not happy now!!

[Freelander 1 Sat Nav]

Hi there

My 54 plate Freelanders Sat Nav has just decided that it doesn't like the disc, keeps coming up with 'insert installation disc.' I have had the car 2 years and have never even touched the disc, why has it just decided now that it's not going to work? Maybe cus we are getting a caravan and need the sat nav now?

Any advice please.

Zoe

[Help needed please!!!]

Thanks, it's done now, went to a professional in the end!

[Help needed please!!!]

Morning!

In the process of changing the rear wheel bearing but so far have only removed the wheel. Is there any special way to remove the drum? Just can't seem to budge it! Help!

Cheers

Edited to say: Don't worry it's the 32mm nut that is stuck, trying to find an extension....

[Noisy again]

Thanks for your replies.

The bloke in the garage said it's definitely the rear wheel bearing. Have got the new wheel bearing, can't find any info on fitting them though, are they very hard to do? Will the Rave manual help? Just downloaded it but can't get it to run lol!

[Noisy again]

After your advice again I'm afraid.

I posted about 12 months ago, my Freelander (TD4 auto 54 plate, 79k) was really noisy, like a humming/whirring coming from the back end and becoming increasingly noisy from 30mph, then deafening after 60 plus. Anyhow, changed the brand new spare onto one of the back wheels and it was as quiet as a mouse. As the tyre has worn it has started to make the same noise again and it's as loud as, my kids can't hear anything in the back.

Today I took it to a recommended independent Land Rover specialist in Wiltshire and the blokey took it for a spin, as soon as he pulled away he said how noisy it was. First of all he said it could be a wheel bearing but after a short drive, and turning the wheel as he drove, accelerating, breaking etc he reckons it could be the diff (that is not what I wanted to hear) He is going to have it in on Friday and have a proper look.

This afternoon, we changed the wheels around, back to front, left to right, it has made no difference.

What do you guys think?

My tyres are Michelin Synchrone 255/55/R17 97H, are these normally 'noisy tyres'

I am at a loss tbh, I so hope it's not the diff.

Thanks in advance.

Zoe

[Does not sound good]

Well I think the tyre change appears to have remedied it. I cannot believe what a difference putting the spare Michelin on has made.

Would the noise have been getting louder as the tyre was wearing?

Excuse the daft questions, I am a girl!

Just the air con to sort out now!

Thanks for your replies guys, most appreciated

[Does not sound good]

Bought a 54 TD4 auto in Dec, when the garage where I bought it from did the first MOT they chucked a new tyre on, it's a right crappy tyre, not even sure of the make, I have Michelins on the rest.

The last few months I have noticed a droning noise which is getting louder, first off all it seemed to be at 30pm and 60mph now it is more frequent and definitely getting louder.

Had it serviced today, asked my mechanic about the noise and he took it to a LR blokey who said that the noise could be because of the crappy tyre or the crappy tyre could have buggered the VC (is this true? Can this actually happen?) Or its the diff. He also said you shouldn't change one tyre you should change them all.

My lovely partner is now outside puttting the Michelin spare on (in the pouring rain) to see if this makes a difference.

What do you think?

I had a diff go on a Frontera years ago which cost loads and I don't want to be forking out hundreds now.

Any advice appreciated.

Zoe

PS, even though my warranty has run out, could I go back to the garage?

PPS, aircon doesn't work either, apparently it's ran out of gas?? What do I do about that?

[To chip or not to chip]

Hi guys

I've got a 54 Freelander 2.0 HSE TD4.

I have been thinking of getting it chipped, has anyone got there's done? A bloke I work with has the same model and has his done and thinks it's marvellous, he paid about 300 quid and got a K&N filter too.

Any advice and anywhere in the Somerset area that does it or should I buy the bits and get someone else to fit it as my cousin is a mechanic?

TIA

Zoe

[A couple of questions......]

I have a an 04 SE auto TD4 with 26K miles and since the weather turned cold I get exactly the noises and smells that you do with the fuel burning heater. I even see smoke in the headlights if I stop in the first few minutes (can be scary).

The gearbox is programmed to stay in low gear whilst it is cold to help warm it up quicker, so it does appear to be screaming away when cold. I overcome this by using the tiptronic feature and driving in manual for a few miles (I live on a hill too). I had a 52 GS TD4 manual before this one and that one definitely pulled better up the same hill in the morning so I guess it's all about the auto box warming up.

TD4 is chain driven so no cambelt to worry about (my son just had one go on a Renault Clio and it cost £1200 to sort out the mess)!!

Incidentally you are doing really well if your Freelander has done 65,000,000 miles (well you did say 65,000k)

Regards Dennis

Thanks Dennis for your reply, it's much appreciated and has put my mind at rest. Like I said to Marc I have been letting it warm up first and not driving it straight off and it really is loads better.

Oh my word I can't believe I put 65 million miles, what a knob! No, it's only done 65k doh!

Thanks again, Zoe (and I'm not even blonde!)

PS, I'm sure to be back for more advice!!

[A couple of questions......]

What you say about the fuel burning heater is correct. Sounds normal, they do smell quite bad.

They dont have a cam belt, its a chain so wont need doing for years.

Performance- it will be worse when its cold but not that bad. Do you start it and drive away straight away or leave it to warm a little before pulling away? Has it been serviced regualrly? Does the engine managemant light ever come on? Does it ever struggle to accelerate at high speeds? They occasionally have injector problems, egr valves sticking, turbo modulator valves not working, its hard to say without having it on the computer t see what everythings doing.

Cheers Marc.

I have been letting it warm up now ie start it up and then strap the kids in and it's a million times better! I'm just inpatient.

I'm quite liking it now lol!! Zoe

[A couple of questions......]

Freelander 2.0 HSE Auto 54 plate 65,000k

I have read somewhere that there is a fuel burning heater on the Freelander am I correct? And also correct in thinking this makes a whirring noise when I stop? Now when the whirring stops it smells strongly of diesel, this can't be right surely?

Another thing, when I first drive the car in the morning whilst it is cold it hasn't got any go in it whatsover, I live on a hill and it goes up there about 5mph. What do you think this could be?

Also, last one! Is this fitted with a cam belt if so, what mileage does it need doing?

Thanks for your help, much appreciated.

Zoe

[Hi Newbie plus question re steps]

The holes will be on your sills but should be covered with a circuler sticker if it hasnt had side steps in the past. If you can find the holes further inboard on the chassis they are directly opposite on the sill. No drilling is required.

Cheers Marc, I'll have another look when it warms up a bit!

[Hi Newbie plus question re steps]

Hi there

Yesterday I bought a TD4 HSE Auto on a 54 plate. Not actually sure if I like it yet, am hoping it will grow on me!

I took delivery this morning of a pair of side steps (the genuine LR ones) and encountered two problems, one being the 'special' tool that you are meant to use to fit them - a M6 Rivnut/Nutsert which I obviously don't have, spoke to Brooklands who said it can be remedied with a longer bolt etc which I understand and can deal with. The only other thing is that there are supposed to be predrilled holes in the sill and the chassis, found the chassis ones ok but cannot find the ones on the sills? Does that mean I have to drill them myself?

Thanks in advance for any help and I hope to be a regular poster.

Cheers, Darren