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  1. Alteredtech

    Freelander 1 Non start

    Hi, If it’s the only structural part where you have rust, you can try to fix. But I don’t like It at all, a large part of metal need to be replaced, a screw driver can easily go throught. The inner part seem to be solid. Put some rust oil, to stop rust from spreading. Regards
  2. Alteredtech

    Used parts for freelander 1 TD4

    Hi, Which engine, year, milleage ? If the IRD breaks it generaly because of wrong tires, prop shaft in very bad condition, a VCU that is too stiff. Ebay, you’ll find all what you want. Also you can go and ask an other garage. What are the symptoms ? To remove the IRD you need to flush the IRD...
  3. Alteredtech

    Air Con

    Hi If you don’t use air con, the seals will get dry, the gaz will go away. Better to get the gaz removed. For the Compressor, just keep it in place, next owner will certainly fix it.
  4. Alteredtech

    Freelander 1 Non start

    Hi, FL1 should not rust if you keep it clean. Where do you have rust ? Low battery ? The fuelling is electronicaly controled … I assume the fob is rightly synchronized ? Did you tried to start with the second key. Clear the code first, if you disconnect something and try to start you’ll get...
  5. Alteredtech

    Freelander 1 Propshaft carrier bearings - how long to change them? [SOLVED]

    Hi, According to the video, it safer to remove the prop shaft now. When you remove it, put some align marks just in case. Get some help to remove it. It’s better to take GKN at least the UV joints , for the bearings even cheap ones can do the job. You also need new nuts (nylstop) and new spacers.
  6. Alteredtech

    Freelander 1 Immobilizer. Issue. Run away or worth trying

    Hi, There is chances that you will end with 2 puzzled non starting cars. With a keybarrel is sometimes possible to make a new key.
  7. Alteredtech

    Freelander 1 Propshaft carrier bearings - how long to change them? [SOLVED]

    Hi, If you only need to change the bearings, 3 hours should be enought. A bad VCU can become hot, if it’s bad. Check the propshaft for cracked rubber first. If the rubber is cracked you will experience knoking sound when changing gears. There is 3 uv joints that you need to check and replace...
  8. Alteredtech

    Love hate relationship with my Freelander 1 TD4... No Revs..

    Hi Just to understand, the engine start on the button, run well then, it dies after a small trip ? Regards.
  9. Alteredtech

    not starting

    Hi TD4 has a timing chain, if there is any timing issue, you will be good for stripping down the whole engine. I will start by cheking fueling issue 1 When you buy the car, does the car had already a starting issue ? 2 When you turn the key does the belt is turning ? 3 Does the engine try to...
  10. Alteredtech

    Dashboard like a Christmas tree!!!

    Hi, A fault reader can help you spot the issue. Regards
  11. Alteredtech

    Freelander 1: audio upgrade advice

    Hi, You a need a 2 din adaptater, and also a connector adaptater. You can find one on ebay. Since you have audio control on the steering wheel, take one connector adaptater that have the option.
  12. Alteredtech

    Freelander 1 Down pipe FL1

    Bolts will certainly break, you will need new bolts. It’s better to remove the full exhaust pipes as a whole. Parts are bolted and welded.
  13. Alteredtech

    Freelander 1 Down pipe FL1

    Hi, to replace the flexible part, you will need some cutting. So you need to remove the exhaust…
  14. Alteredtech

    Freelander TD4 starting problems

    Hi You can use a fault reader, to get any fault code ( first erase all codes ). Testing the fuel leak back on the injectors can spot a clogged injector.
  15. Alteredtech

    the 3 amigos

    Brake switch ? Can give an intermittent warning light.
  16. Alteredtech

    Freelander TD4 starting problems

    TD4 ? A common rail engine, no enought fuel presure, no start. Check any fuel leak, or cracked fuel hoses, air can go in. Injectors can be an issue, test the return flow. HP pump can leak from one of it’s cover. Also fuel rail sensor should have the updated loom. No fuel presure reading, no...
  17. Alteredtech

    New Fuel Injectors

    Hi, You can replace only 2 injectors, it’s better to put new injectors. If the 2 other injectors are still good, don’t replace them unless you put new ones. For recon injector, it’s better to go to a bosch shop …
  18. Alteredtech

    Manual Gearbox Oil

    For the MTF94, go to the main dealer, they should have it, it comes in 5 Litter. Also undo first the filler plug before the drain plug. For the rear diff, there is no drain plug, simply use a sringe to remove old oil and put new one in.
  19. Alteredtech

    FL1 Td4 injector ident req'd.

    Hi, Only one new injector cost 300 £, you still need to add the labor.
  20. Alteredtech

    Belt Tensioner! Urgent Help

    How did you get the belt out, in the first place ? You should slack the tensionner the same way to remove it and to fit the belt. The bolt behind is certainly lose, so you need to tighten it.
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