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Hi Could anyone tell me where to find a lay-man's guide to the drive train on the freelander 2? I understand that there is no VCU, as on the freelander 1 and that as a result the vehicle is in permanent 4wd. I thought that the VCU also overcame the problems caused by the rear wheels not travelling at the same speed as the front ones when cornering ie trye scrubbing and judder. How does the FL2 overcome these problems? Is there still a IRD unit on the gear box? This is the sort of information I would normally get from the good old Haynes manuals, but to the best of my knowledge one is not available for the FL2. If anyone can suggest suitable reading, or offer information I should be most gratefull.

Hi I've bought an 08 Freelander 2, but it only came with one Key/Remote. I do have a similar remote from a different vehicle but I have been told that once programmed they can't be reprogrammed to a different vehicle. Does anyone know if that is correct and, if not, where I can get it done. Thanks

I own two T reg freelander 5 doors. Both have sunroofs that don't work - the motors run and the glass tries to move but appears to twist and stick. Is this a common fault? Is it fixable? Could it be done by a sunroof firm rather than Landrover. I could live without the sunroofs opening, but they dont seem to sit level when "Closed" and I think this is the cause of water leaking in. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

Are the sparks beefy? A knackered coil can give sparks when the plugs are out, but can't manage it under compression. I would have thought you would get no sparks at all if the sensor was u/s, or at least a spluttering of some sort if the sparks were not timed right - but I'm no wiz!

Hi I am considering purchasing a petrol Range Rover, with a view to having it converted to gas. Anyone any experience or views on this and can anyone recommend a firm to do the conversion, or even a kit? Thanks in advance

Can anyone help me identify the source of a BMW 2.5 Diesel engine? I was told it came from a Range Rover, but I have my doubts. The engine numbers I have located are; 22508652 256TI 2245249 Is there anything else I can look for? Thanks in advance

On my Lseries diesel I have aproblem with the engine management. When started from stone cold all seems well, but when started from hot/warm the engine races for about five seconds, then dropos to normal idle speed and the engine management light stays on. I can hear a "click" from the front of the engine as the revs drop to normal idle.The engine runs and can be driven butr there is a significant reduction in power. It feels like the turbo is not working, but if I keep the revs up it willget me home. when cold everything is fine and remains so till I switch off and restart. Any advice greatly appreciated.

Hi Very interested. Do you make any motor panels at the moment? Regards

A great help - thanks!

Hi I've purchased a set of ally wheels for my T reg. Being a bit senile thewy appeared to be exactly the same as mine, but now I realise that they have six spokes instead of five and some small holes(cosmetic) near the centre. From looking at pictures they appear to come from a slightly later model(not Freelander 2) They will fit but the centre hole is very tight on the hubs, it takes the wheel nuts to pull them fully on and they are bl__dy difficult to get off. I am considering using a hole saw or similar just to enlarge the holes slightly, but Are these wheels right? Thanks in advance

I've just bought an R reg 2.5 deisel with the BMW engine. Sadly there is a great hole in the block - behind the starter motor. I cant find a Haynes manual for this model - So Can the engine easily be removed without the automatic gearbox? What is the best way to acquire a suitable replacement Someone told me that the omega engine is the same? Any advice greatly appreciated Thanks

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Did you ever resolve this? I too have similar problem Regards