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    Blower fan Disco sport 2019/model L550

    I am having problem with the Disco Sports' 2019 Model L550, blower fan. It failed to come on few times, reading some comments about this fan in the net, I had to manually give a start turning the blades, then the fan starts normally. This is really annoying and this morning also did the same...
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    Freelander td4 engine cranking not starting

    Hi All My Freelander1, 2004. With fully charged battery first time failed to start. Cranking nicely but nostart. Last night happened. Never happened in the past. Fuel ok. Looks as though Something blocking the firing more I think looks like electrical dead lock. Any suggestions to clear faults...
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    Freelander 1 Hi my 2004 Freelande td4 engine, steering getting rough and screeching sound, power steering oil level OK. any other reasons for rough ste please.

    Thank you I will go back and check it out in the Garage
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    Freelander 1 td4 engine Drive pulley change

    Td4 steering felt rough, it used to be smooth before, after changing drive pulley, steering feels stiff feels though rubbing against something. Any bits in the power steering mechanism need changed or the damper pulley itself to blame drive belt tension etc seems ok. No rattle sound from engine...
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    Freelander 1 td4 engine Drive pulley change

    Thank you in case the garage made any mistakes. After changing to new pulley the steering felt bit rough and bit scratchy sound. Steering Oil level ok. Any power steering dampers ? need attention?
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    Freelander 1 td4 engine Drive pulley change

    Thank you
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    Freelander 1 Hi my 2004 Freelande td4 engine, steering getting rough and screeching sound, power steering oil level OK. any other reasons for rough ste please.

    Hi my 2004 Freelande td4 engine, steering getting rough and screeching sound, power steering oil level OK, any other obvious cause for rough and scratchy noise steering
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    Freelander 1 td4 engine Drive pulley change

    Free lander 1 td4 drive pulley replacement carried out recently in a general Garage. They are not LR specialist. Could there be a possibility to change the face of the pulley and fix it inside out or only one-way pulley fits to crankshaft?
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    Freelander 1 Hi My 2004 Freelander 1 only had 80k miles and recently unusual excessive engine sound only when idling. When accelerated tapping sound diminishes.

    Hi Nodge, Postmortem done on 88k completed original drive pulley on the td4 engine, see pic, visible cracks almost ready to explode, as it accepts 2 drive belts 2 pulleys sandwiched somewhat look like, looked corroded, but lots of rattle when examined. Got a new pulley and belt fitted...
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    Freelander 1 Hi My 2004 Freelander 1 only had 80k miles and recently unusual excessive engine sound only when idling. When accelerated tapping sound diminishes.

    Thank you pwood
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    Freelander 1 Hi My 2004 Freelander 1 only had 80k miles and recently unusual excessive engine sound only when idling. When accelerated tapping sound diminishes.

    Hi Got the parts from advanced factors and got a mobile mechanic to do the job. He was at it, the 24mm upper tensioner bolt quite difficult to move to get the belt off, requires a thin ring spanner to access, Cranck pulley bolt also really hard to undo due to rust on the long threaded bolt...
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    Freelander 1 Hi My 2004 Freelander 1 only had 80k miles and recently unusual excessive engine sound only when idling. When accelerated tapping sound diminishes.

    Sorry one more question should I change the drive belt at the same time in case damaged considering the labour
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    Freelander 1 Hi My 2004 Freelander 1 only had 80k miles and recently unusual excessive engine sound only when idling. When accelerated tapping sound diminishes.

    Thank you so much I will do that asap and let you know the results. Thanks again for quick diagnosis.
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    Freelander 1 Hi My 2004 Freelander 1 only had 80k miles and recently unusual excessive engine sound only when idling. When accelerated tapping sound diminishes.

    Hi To my surprise I shined a led torch and found fine silvery deposit around belt area. Took a picture. So what you said is true. What should I do now?
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    Freelander 1 Hi My 2004 Freelander 1 only had 80k miles and recently unusual excessive engine sound only when idling. When accelerated tapping sound diminishes.

    Hi Nodge I am going to use the light on pully wheel and see for metal dust and let you know. For the last 20 years, I only changed all filters including crankcase filter once and oil changes. Still all engine has original parts now nearing to 88k miles. Would you suggest a timing belt and pulley...
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