After my engine gave up the ghost I've managed to source a suitable TD4 replacement; demonstrated runner, warranty and only 40k miles backed up by some documentation from the donor car. It comes with the injectors, inlet manifold, high pressure pump but NOT the turbo, alternator, starter or...

Thanks, good advice. WIill hopefully make some progress sourcing an engine this weekend.

Hi, I had the very same symptoms some while back. Originally I thought it was the EGR valve, I fitted a bypass and problem was still there. It turned out to be the MAF, simply disconnecting it is a good test. There's plenty of discussion on here and certainly some good guides on what and where...

Just been reading a thread about someone else's TD4 sounding like a hedge cutter, result was a broken crank shaft. My TD4 decided to pack in whilst on a particularly busy part of the A1M last Friday. Sounded very much like a hedge cutter, eventually I got it transported to a garage I trust in...

With 205/80/16's my speedo is undereading by 17% and it is really noticeable. Check out: Online Wheel & Tyre Fitment calculator. Offset and Tyre Stretch

I've an older set that I run on my 2004 Freelander. They're only winter wheels so I don't mind running them for a couple of weeks given the potential extra wear on the wheel bearings. I ran 205/80/16 (mucho big) and 9mm spacers and there was enough clearance around the front calipers/springs...

I picked up some older 16" wheels for running occasionally in the winter. The stud pattern is the same but the offset is different. I found I could get away with 9mm spacers; it gave me a very similar clearance to standard on the front calipers, rear drums and springs. It also gave me about 5 or...

Another cause of struggling under load, i.e. on hills and at motorway speeds can be a loose hose on the EGR valve. I initially had a duff MAF, very slow to pick up at low speeds below 3k rpm, scary pulling out on junctions or roundabouts. Up hills and under load I was lucky to get 50 mph. I...

Mine's set to 7 and I have the Pierbergh MAF and EGR bypass, fitting the BMW crankcase mod this weekend. Had it on 8 but was a bit smoky when accelerating. A factor there might have been a loose pipe on the EGR which wasn't noticeable around town but at motorways speeds or on a hill there was a...

Thanks yet again! Ordered some Osram NightBreakers. Wasn't sure which type from the manual so checked one of the bulbs, H4 it is. So that's hoses, clamps and bulbs on order and a performance boost in the offing :)

I've a 2003 non-facelift Freelander 1, one thing that is noticeable particularly on the unlit country roads round where I live is that the headlights aren't particularly bright. I've searched and not seen much discussion on the subject. Is there a better set of bulbs that can be used and are...

Thanks for the tip, the Synergy dash option sounds like the way forward. Finger crossed it's an uneventful trip back though tomorrow I'm taking a small stop on the tourist trail to visit friends in Motherwell :) Thanks again to all for the help and advice.

Thanks Singvogel, was just writing a PM when the doorbell rang, it was the RAC. I should be ok without the loan MAF. They've pretty much gone through the motions since 'we've' confirmed it's the MAF. Took it out for a spin with the diags running, not throwing up an errors with the MAF connected...

Lol, I'm getting there though I'd rather not have to have such a steep learning curve. Wahoo, some progress! I've disconnected the MAF sensor (I hope it's the MAF sensor :) ) and lo and behold the power is back. Quick zoom up the road and back and running beautifully, only thing is the engine...

Thanks, RAC eta is 2 hours so I'm now looking to teach myself (with help) the basics to the Freelander TD4 engine. I've located the MAF, not sure what I need to do to disconnect the MAF sensor though. Will also look for the filter at the back of the engine. Again not sure what I'm looking for...

Thanks Singvogel, Now waiting for the RAC, could be up to 3 hours according to the system so will be struggling for Land Rover parts should they be needed, unless I can find another source. Apparently three RAC guys live in Nairn which might help, apparently my mother has kept them in work over...

I should add a bit more detail on the symptoms. The car starts fine and idles at consistent revs. I have noticed quite a lot of white smoke from the exhaust this morning, it does tend to smoke a little from cold, maybe I just noticed it more this morning. That initial pull away from the kerb...

Checked the hose on the driver side especially around the screw on the plastic inlet manifold. I assume I have the right place, please excuse my ignorance, the inlet manifold being the plastic bit of kit that comes off to get the EGR out? There is a screw there that looks like it could foul the...

Special delivery appeared bright and early this morning, that's one positive. EGR Bypass now fitted and as I feared following the results from yesterday's work, still no better. Just heading back out to check the turbo/intercooler hoses. Other than that any other suggestions. When I originally...

Thanks very much for the offer! Will keep my fingers crossed that the 'guaranteed next day delivery' materialises, will certainly PM you otherwise. Once this little problem is solved I'll be looking to join the Synergy 2 club ;-)