Is my Freelander 1 an early version or a later version?

RichM · Apr 2, 2010

Hi guys,

I have a Freelander TD4 51 plate. I also know of the reliability problems which Freelanders commonly have. However, many of the articles I've read often say something like: "X problem only really affected the earlier versions of the Freelander 1." What is classed as an "earlier version"?

Also, apparently the IRD/rear diff ratio was changed in "later" versions. Anyone know if my car would have been one of the ones with that particular update?

Cheers

Rich

V8_Disco · Apr 2, 2010

the problematic earlier versions tend to have the 1.8 petrol model (3 door) IIRC

garythegrass · Apr 2, 2010

hi rich your is same as mine its got bmw engine in had no problems got the old ird in but had mine 100000 miles no problem just new in tank pump viscus coupling starter motor centre diff bush new brake caliper bracket . useuly service things fuel filter . crank breather.. oil change runs well uses about 1/4 litre oil about every 5000 miles till it goes wrong dont worry about it happy freelanding richy every car as it faults

booboodag · Apr 2, 2010

The running gear was changed 2002/2003 so yes you have a greater risk with vcu/ird but as stated the bmw td4 engine is the best they fitted.

OldIrishWulf · Apr 10, 2010

garythegrass said:
hi rich your is same as mine its got bmw engine in had no problems got the old ird in but had mine 100000 miles no problem just new in tank pump viscus coupling starter motor centre diff bush new brake caliper bracket . useuly service things fuel filter . crank breather.. oil change runs well uses about 1/4 litre oil about every 5000 miles till it goes wrong dont worry about it happy freelanding richy every car as it faults

You must have owned your heap since new if thats no problems.

Is my Freelander 1 an early version or a later version?

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