Pete12 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Hi. This is my first post on this site. I have never owned a land rover before so please forgive my ignorance. I am in the process of buying a 2005 Freelander Adventurer TD4 Station Wagon which has 44.000 miles on the clock. The vehicle looks and drives very good. My concern is that when I looked at the engine there was some evidence of oil at the top of the right hand side of the engine near a large hose (sorry for my ignorance) It appears that it has been there for quite some time as it is black and almost dry (if that makes sense). I noticed this after a test drive and there didn't seem to be any 'fresh' oil. Any advice regarding the possible cause, and if it something to worry about would be appreciated, as I have told the dealer I would decide if I was going to purchase the vehicle sometime next week. Thanks Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EggNChips Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Sounds like in intercooler hose is (or has been) leaking or split, if it is, then a new hose is cheap and easy to fit. Certaily wouldn't put me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete12 Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 Thanks for your advice EggNChips much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 If it's a big fat rubber hose it's an intercooler hose, they "sweat" oil anyway but can also split or leak, easy & cheap to replace, there's full silicone kits on eBay - may as well get an EGR blanking kit while you're at it. Then again, may as well also read the numerous other threads in this section on what to look for when buying a freelander, hint hint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litch Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 The most common reason for the intercooler hoses being oil-stained is a blocked crankcase breather. Change the filter (or replace with the BMW valve), clean the hoses and it probably won't occur again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete12 Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 Thanks for the info guys. Sounds like it's nothing too serious so looks like a good buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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