Freelander 2
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raywin
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Take a test drive and listen for rumbling or whining from the back end.
The rear diff pinion bearing lets go.
The rear diff pinion bearing lets go.
freelance
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28-31 mpg
Arctic2
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check that the heldex as been serviced and when also the pressure return power steering pipe can corrode, resulting in a pinhole nightmare fix, I know just did mine. Ask when the belts were last changed with water pump & tensioners, make sure all tyres are the same make & same tread with about the same mil left on them, also ask if the extra earth strap as been fitted, if not fit one as soon as you purchase it.
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raywin
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Haven't heard the earth straps story, where is it fitted and why?
Nice to have even tyres but I think that is more for the fl1 with the viscous drive the fl2 is effectively a front wheel drive with the electronic haldex clutch engaging when needed bringing all wheel drive into play.
Rank Amatuer
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Or 32 to 37 if you bypass the EGR and use premium fuel.
Listen for any metallic clunks coming from underneath indicating drop links and/or anti-roll bar bushes are shot.
On your test drive make sure every transmission mode works as it should.
Stv123
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driving across Spain last summer about 37-40 mpg on very cheap fuel.
as soon as I got back local runs on supermarket fuel 26-28 mpg
Cold weather in January 22-24 mpg
but I didn't buy it as an economy car and I do love driving it
as soon as I got back local runs on supermarket fuel 26-28 mpg
Cold weather in January 22-24 mpg
but I didn't buy it as an economy car and I do love driving it
Arctic2
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Hi Ray.
It helps with the cold starting in winter and a few other faults click the link and read away
http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic16694-165.html
raywin
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Thanks for that, mine has not been a bad starter but I may add that and see if it spins over a bit fasterHi Ray.
It helps with the cold starting in winter and a few other faults click the link and read away
http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic16694-165.html
