Freelander 1 WHITE smoke cutting out after few seconds starting

Hey folks,

Very recently my Freelander TD4 started to give issues starting:

When turn the ignition key it attempts to start / crank but within seconds dies out

After a few attempts it always starts but puffs out a large plume of white smoke.

The attached codes showed on icar; I’ve reset/removed error codes problem remains.

Reading the forums it could be a gasket seal to the engine/leak from coolant.

Would it be sensible in your experience to try ‘noLeaky’ head gasket repair which claims to seal minor lakes without having to change gaskets.

Many thanks for any and all help,

Best,
Anthony

Have you been losing coolant?

Have you tried a search (top right of page) for those error codes?

Do a leak back test on the injectors, if that shows up mothing then maybe look at the regulator on the HPFP, when was the fuel filter last changed, put codes in the link below it may help you.




I think you will find P1e30 to be a false road due to leaving the ignition on to long without starting.

GrumpyGel said:

Have you been losing coolant?

Have you tried a search (top right of page) for those error codes?

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Thanks, yes was low on coolant and topped it recently, is holding level so may be slow leak. Would adding the likes of a sealant (https://uk.noleaky.com/collections/...MIl6zK0OrlhQMVeA-iAx3hKQf9EAQYASABEgI-qPD_BwE) coolant cause damage ?
Best,
Anthony

I absolutely would not be putting that stuff in any vehicle I own. HG failure is rare on the TD4 so I'd definitely be doing more investigation on where the leak might be first. Compression test first, and if that's okay, have a look at other possible components like the various coolers etc.