How DIY is the Freelander?

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Beffheart

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Hey,

is the freelander easy to work on in a DIY sense?

i have a bit of mechanical experience in that i kept a 25 yr old Triumph Spitfire running for 5 years as a daily runner. (inlcuding changing clutch and head gasket)

i realize the Freelander is a much more complex beast but is it feasible to do a lot the work yourself?

i'm looking at an '03 with 34k on the clock (maybe) so not expecting too many problems from the off but would be nice to think i could do some repairs/servicing myself.

How do parts/service item prices compare to jap family cars? i currently have a Mitsubishi Galant estate so know all about expensive parts.

Cheers,
 
it would be the Td4.

not expecting to be able to remove and refit the entire running gear single handedly but it would be nice to be able to save some cash on any minor-medium repairs.
 
I'm no "expert" but can manage most of the jobs using the Haynes manual. Servicing can all be carry out and most repairs. There is a reasonable amount of space in the engine compartment to work and given it's an offroader you can slide in underneath without jacking to do a lot of jobs. I draw the line at dropping the auto box/transfer box out - but these hopefully don't need to be done often. The more experienced on here can manage just about anthing.

Service parts are very reasonable and a lot of spares can be picked up cheaply online.

It's a lot easier to work on than my old MGF!
 
I'm able to manage most of the jobs I've needed to do, even if I don't have access to trolley jacks/stands or ramps, you can just park up on a curb and have loads of room underneath.

I drew a line at trying the clutch though!

Cheers

Blippie
 
would be better not to have a gaylander though:rolleyes:

i does it its self



it blow's the head gasket




it's doors fall off when ya go through a puddle





an it'll cost ya a futune:rolleyes:
 
Beffheart said:
Hey,

is the freelander easy to work on in a DIY sense?

i have a bit of mechanical experience in that i kept a 25 yr old Triumph Spitfire running for 5 years as a daily runner. (inlcuding changing clutch and head gasket)

i realize the Freelander is a much more complex beast but is it feasible to do a lot the work yourself?

i'm looking at an '03 with 34k on the clock (maybe) so not expecting too many problems from the off but would be nice to think i could do some repairs/servicing myself.

How do parts/service item prices compare to jap family cars? i currently have a Mitsubishi Galant estate so know all about expensive parts.

Cheers,
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I'm in a similar position to you in that I've got a Td4 & 1970 Hillman Minx. The Minx is much easier to service in that everything is accessable (I recently did my timing chain) but the Td4 isn't a bad old beast.
I find jobs take twice as long on the Landrover, some things like the undertray & later rear wheel arch fuel filter assembly being down to poor design but there are ways round these. Allow plenty of time & you will get there. Parts prices aren't bad because of the many specialists & are much better than for the equivalent Rav4 except for things like injectors (£150-£200 apiece).
 
doobreydog said:
Biggest problem with FL is attitude of those who know fook all:rolleyes:
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THERE CAPABLE BEASTIES IVE A 2001 1.8 LOVE IT TO BITS NEEDS GEAR BOX AND ENGINE REBUILD AS LAST NUMPTY COULDENT SERVICE OR DRIVE THE THING IT SEEMS, BUT OTHER THAN THAT IT GOS WELL EVEN IF IT IS KNACKERED AT MO, AM GOING TO DO A ENGINE REBUILD AND GETTING GEARBOX RENOVATED AT SAME TIME, ILL DRIVE MY NEW SERIES 3 PICK UP WHILE ITS OFF THE ROAD SO GIVING THAT ITS WINTER COATING MAKE SURE I STILL HAVE A CHASSIS COME NEXT SPRING LOL. "FREELANDERS ARE GREAT":D
 
thanks guys but i think i am going to have to change my mind mind of the freelander and have a rethink. I don't think it will deliver the fuel efficency i need.

Working out the price of fuel /mpg versus my current petrol car and i would be no better off than i am just now - which is costing over £250 per month - so back to the drawing board.

will probabaly end up with another estate.... ho hum...

Thanks.
 
depends who yu talk to....

some peeps have done it - but personally I wouldnt risk it - the petrol Hippoos are prone to HGF because they run very hot - so any increase in combustion temp is to be frowned upon - and LPG runs hotter than petrol.
 
I love mine.. all the perks of a full size 4x4 with the running costs of a mondeo... now you can't beat that I think...

and if my head gasket goes.. I'll pop another one in... the increased combustion temperature is one of the reasons I pay less tax than you oil burners....
 
V6 LPG...minimum 40+ mpg (avg eqivalent:) .... 0-60 under 8 seconds :) :) .... cheapest tax of all freelanders :) :) :) (depends on age) .... More power to weight than all LRs except the latest TDV8:) :) :) :)

And you can burn your arse on the leather seats if thats your thang;)
 
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