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    Freelander 1 Smokey start and misfire

    Assume leak back test is the only way to check injectors for sure? Would I still get the same noise when the vehicle is stationery and I rev engine to 2k if the crank is fubar?
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    Freelander 1 Smokey start and misfire

    Hi All Freelander 1 TD4 2006. Always started a bit rough in the morning with a cloud of white smoke, but after 5 - 10 seconds everything is good, I assumed maybe a sticking injector, but I can put up with that. Recently though I'm getting a misfire and a clanking nose around 2k to 2.5k rpm. It...
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    Freelander 1 Clutch replacement

    Thanks for that, I'll give them a shout, I always prefer to go with a recommendation. Cheers
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    Freelander 1 Clutch replacement

    Right, I'll give that a go then. So disconnect and then depress clutch pedal. Thanks
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    Freelander 1 Clutch replacement

    Apologies 2006 FL1 TD4
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    Freelander 1 Clutch replacement

    Hi All Does anyone know of a good LR independent in the Wolverhampton area who could change a clutch. Clutch is pretty much on the floor and feels heavy. Would it be worth changing the master first and the clutch fluid to see if it makes any difference? Thanks in advance
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    Freelander 1 2006 high pressure fuel pump

    That's it, all done and dusted, took me all day though. Knocking off cost of sprocket retainer and seals I've saved myself £595 although they were going to put a reconned pump on. Took it out for a good thrash last night and put some cardboard underneath it when I got back home. Not a drop of...
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    Freelander 1 2006 high pressure fuel pump

    Cheers. Yes got the special tool and new seals etc so just about to start.
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    Freelander 1 2006 high pressure fuel pump

    Hi, just watched a video on this and it showed him locking the engine. I've not seen any comments on here about doing this. Do I need to do that? Thanks
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    Freelander 1 2006 high pressure fuel pump

    Only just getting round to doing this... To remove the engine mount is it ok to support the the engine with some timber under the sump or should I support it somewhere else? Thanks
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    Freelander 1 2006 high pressure fuel pump

    Thanks Nodge68, the kit has both the round and the tear drop so I think I'm covered on that score. I'll give it a go, can't make it any worse (famous last words)...
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    Freelander 1 2006 high pressure fuel pump

    Thanks for the reply chaps. I've bought the replacement O ring seal kit https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Freelander-2-0-TD4-Bosch-Common-Rail-CP1-Fuel-Pump-Repair-Kit-Instructions/152054575281?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Do you think it would be worth replacing the O...
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    Freelander 1 2006 high pressure fuel pump

    Hi Can anyone advise if I need to remove the engine mount to remove the high pressure fuel pump or can I get away without doing this. Thanks in advance
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    Freelander 1 2006 high pressure fuel pump

    Hi Can anyone advise if I need to remove the engine mount to remove the high pressure fuel pump or can I get away without doing this. Thanks in advance