Hi,
I have a 2001 Freelander that has recently undergone a new engine at Heathrow Engines
I bought the vehicle days before this knowing that its original engine was knackered so i do not know how it drove originally. It was HPI clear and has no accident damage. However when I put the vehicle into reverse and turn the wheel I encounter resistance similar to if wheels on a vehicle were too large and it touches the wheel arch. My wheels are 205/65/16 standard and do not touch the arch or any suspension springs all round. If a little gas (accelerator pedal) is applied it simply stalls and if you force it to reverse you get a strong smell of the clutch showing just how much resistance there is somewhere on the vehicle and you can not move it back physically in neutral with wheels turned. The car is fine when it reverses in a straight line, its just when the wheels are turned it is extremely difficult to manoeuvre. The vehicle drives ok in forward gears and moves freely in neutral. I have had the car on a ramp at two garages and the driveshafts, steering rack etc are fine. I have had the tracking checked and this is ok too. They could not give me a ready answer. One mechanic mentioned that if the new engine is not fitted in the position from which the old one is removed then this could cause suspension problems similar to that which I am encountering but I do not understand this explanation as the car moves forward ok. Could this really be related to the new engine? It is under waarnty but I need some input in case garage try to fob me off blaming some other component. . . .Any suggestions much appreciated . . .
I have a 2001 Freelander that has recently undergone a new engine at Heathrow Engines