Hesitating Freelander 1.8

I'm really not interested in calling names or proving pointless "points", but I fail to understand why you continue to keep suggesting a Maf issue when Simon has very politely pointed out his car is not fitted with one,and then I dived in and suggested it uses a Map sensor instead.

I said air flow meter, having look it's using manifold pressure and IAT sensor-which is my mistake.
Either way carry on

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nathan5346 said:

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Nah,I'm a lover not fighter - thats a cider lover,cant be arsed with fighting.

Rather than arguing about the lovely K series (which has a timing BELT)

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Lets get a bit more info about the actual problem. How does it sound when it's running? Does it sound like one of the cylinders aren't firing properly? Running like a lawnmower?

VERY possible it's something as simple as plugs. Have you driven through any big puddles recently?

Best thing for a k series is a gallon of petrol.... thats what they tell me anyroads

make the dog go 'woof' with that well placed gallon

Also version of autodata 2004 I have doesn't have test values for 1.8 k series
IS the ignition system in good condition.

If my full attention on this is lacking it's because I'm looking through a wheelabrator wiring diagram for tomorrow and at £450,000 thou shall not **** up.

either way would be good to find test values for sensors and check all ignition system components are good condition

crewebiker said:

Rather than arguing about the lovely K series (which has a timing BELT)

air flow meter - MG-Rover.org Forums

Lets get a bit more info about the actual problem. How does it sound when it's running? Does it sound like one of the cylinders aren't firing properly? Running like a lawnmower?

VERY possible it's something as simple as plugs. Have you driven through any big puddles recently?

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Look it was a joke ! Bit like sending the apprentice off to find a metric adjustable or an inlet valve for a BSA Bantam.

eightinavee said:

Look it was a joke ! Bit like sending the apprentice off to find a metric adjustable or an inlet valve for a BSA Bantam.

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we had a young lad turn up in Halfrauds last week asking for a set of sky hooks - he werent best pleased when we ****ed ourselves laughing - he had just driven 8 miles to buy a pack for his boss

I thought that sorta thing died out with apprenticeships.

I reckon
1)check ignition components are serviceable
2)If you can find component test values in manual-check them
3)cylinder loss test/compression test
4)wants live data-see what is really happening

It's running absolutely fine except for the hesitation every now and then, as i said if i'm on the motorway or staying at a constant speed it's fine. New plugs (NGK Laser Platinum), distributer cap, HT leads, air filter and oil and filter change done about 2 weeks ago, didn't help. The wife had a 95 MGF which blew a gasket and i had a cavalier which also blew a gasket and i think hand on heart it hasn't blown. All cylinders seem to be firing well, all spark plugs are the usual light brown. Still a bit confused on the sensor issue.

You didnt mention changing the rotor arm.You could do a quick resistance check on it,there should be not more than 1 k ohm of resistance across the top of it.New, they are 8-900 ohms and they seem to degrade with use.They will eventually cause a constant misfire and even a total stop.

Sorry, yeh i changed the arm when i changed the cap, still think its a sensor somewhere but which one

I think you are going to have to wait for it to go on Testbook,if that shows nothing,(Which with a fault like yours it often wont show up.)You need to hope they have an oscilliscope and the interest to use it.

Friday it is then, £££s. Oh well I would buy a freelander. Goes with the territory!!!

Well, it's gone, the freelander had a blown head gasket, wasn't worth the money to fix it. Live and learn!

But Simon, you do know its because you didnt service it proper?

freelander.... hgf... shocker.
The wife wants one, I may force her to read some of these posts...

why am I not surprised