new to the forum so Hi all

[myotherworld]

got my freelander today, after looking at a good few, thanks to all the guys on here for the help and advice, you have saved me from getting a wrong one. don't know if the one I have got is a good one, but its not as bad as some I have seen,

 

[Irishrover]

got my freelander today, after looking at a good few, thanks to all the guys on here for the help and advice, you have saved me from getting a wrong one. don't know if the one I have got is a good one, but its not as bad as some I have seen,

:behindsofa::welcome2:

Welcome to the mad house
Won't be long until you find at least a few niggles, but everyone has been in the same boat at sometime
Would help if you put your location in your profile....you never know, there may be another forum member who is located close to you and this could prove useful in the future.
:smokin:

 

[myotherworld]

thanks, still new here so update will come.
location is now done

 

[Irishrover]

thanks, still new here so update will come.
location is now done

:smokin:
Thanks for that.
Yet another fellow Brummie joins the clan !!!!:hysterically_laughi

 

[myotherworld]

so after reading my way through the forum the jobs/mods list so far is:
service
new tyres
replace rear (inner) parking sensor,(yes I do know how to reverse/park)
BMW Modification crankcase filter
Egr Blanking Mod
along with the last two are there any others I should look at?

 

[The Mad Hat Man]

check the vcu & rear diff mounts

 

[IndiTd4]

Welcome and enjoy,
when these cars are on form they are fantastic..

 

[Mo786]

Welcome fella -

 

[Duncp73]

:welcome:

 

[matt1295]

Hello and welcome

 

[ryan168]

Welcome aboard bud your not to far from me

 

[CoilerBen]

Hi, i'm fairly new too... Had my freebie for a while tho!

 

[Bigboned]

Turbo pipes!

 

[myotherworld]

so after reading my way through the forum the jobs/mods list so far is:
service
new tyres
replace rear (inner) parking sensor,(yes I do know how to reverse/park)
BMW Modification crankcase filter
Egr Blanking Mod
along with the last two are there any others I should look at?

Hi all. an up date.
First off Thanks for the warm welcome.
BTW if anyone knows this freelander please feel free to say so.

I have since removed the sticker off the spare wheels cover,
I gave the baby a look ever again today and I think I will not be doing the "Egr Blanking Mod" as it looks like its been done,(couldnt get a good photo of it). saves me the time and money so thank you the last owner. but will still take the plastic manifold off to see how clean it is and if needs cleaning and when I do/ see if the "BMW Modification crankcase filter" needs doing.
engine looks cleanish

the fuse box cover is waiting collection from the local LR dealers.
some bits look OK

some don't

but the I am new to this and am starting from here
I have paper work for the following (glad I didn't have to put the bill for this lot)
In 2008 it had a turbo fitted
It had rear diff bushes, centre prop joint, bearings for either side of new prop piece, alternator, ird gear box ,half shaft x2,
transfer box, tow hitch & electrics fitted in 2010
viscous coupling and bearings replaced and new turbo oil return flange gasket in 11/2013

 

[The Mad Hat Man]

never trust a VCU. check it regularly ( in CFAQ section).


must be mud - we have it on good authority that they dont rust