Sluggish

Shaun murphy

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Batley

• Jan 3, 2019

• #1

hi all
Recently had to have a new fuel pump fitted on my 53 plate td4. But the car seems sluggish like brakes are sticking just don’t seem to have the same zest! How can I tell if there’s a turbo problem Any advice much appreciated.
Cheers

 

GrumpyGel

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Christchurch, New Zealand

• Jan 3, 2019

• #2

Probably not transmission related, but have you tested the tyres and VCU? ...

https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/tests-new-freelander-owners-should-do-on-their-car.312863/

 

Shaun murphy

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Batley

• Jan 4, 2019

• #3

Cheers grunpygel
Tyres where on the soft side!
Thanks again

 

Nodge68

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Cornwall

• Jan 4, 2019

• #4

Shaun murphy said:

Cheers grunpygel
Tyres where on the soft side!
Thanks again

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Are they identical with least worn on the rear? Odd or incorrectly inflated tyres will load up the transmission, causing increased fuel consumption and severe transmission damage.

Sluggish performance can be down to leaks in the vacuum pipes.