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In the end I supported the sump with about three jacks in a triangle. Just waiting for new bolts (again!) to turn up.

Hi Nodge, yes I measured the highest piston at TDC across all cylinders, to the face of the block using the appropriate tool and went for three hole this time though it is borderline between 2 or 3. I followed the sequence but didn’t re tighten for fear of snapping a bolt the tension being so...

Thanks Nodge I thought I’d get a definitive answer from you. God knows why the first one failed. Hugh

Hahaha You could say that. I’ve never seen piston heads so destroyed by over fuelling I’m guessing, so whilst head was off it seemed stupid not to replace. Everyone said you have to take the block out but seeing as I wasn’t going to mess with the crank they pushed out from below. As you can...

Hi all, If you’re still reading this thread then thank you. So much has been going with this damn hippo and I’ve probably done way too much work on it but I WILL NOT BE BEATEN BY IT. Basically progress has gone on to replacing all pistons and rings, done with the block in situ. Repaired a...

Hi alteredtech I decided that seeing as I was taking the head off and had evidence of a leaking inlet valve on cylinder 3 (as in exhaust gases coming out of inlet), I should take the opportunity now to avoid problems in the future and so calculated the cost of replacing or regrinding all valves...

As further update on this thread I started at the top and worked my way down basically. Cam shafts were both A okay, timing was on the button using the Land Rover/BMW tool and both chains in good condition. Head removed and found #3 piston crown to be completely melted and # 1,2 & 4 all had...

And as a word of warning, on buying a set of new pistons from Bearmach one was found to be something outside TRUE. So much for precision engineering, this must have been the last one on Friday afternoon. Imagine putting this in and refitting the head and turning the key. Talk about piston slap...

Hi all. Very quick update. First of all after a strip down on a poorly running Freelander 1 TD4 this is what I found

Thanks Andy. I found your website after a google search and thought I’d call you. Been bogged down with L322 MOT fail this week and dealing with that

Hi Alteredtech Currently we have a car that starts on the button but is clearly on working off three cylinders (1,2 and 4). As well as the rough idle and running I have billowing white/blue smoke coming out of the exhaust in a noticeably rhythmic way as if it’s down to one cylinder burning...

Did a wet test too and the psi in the offending cylinder went up to 140 from 60psi, thus the assumption that it was rings not valves Test done with injectors in situ and clamped down tight. Smoke has that familiar puff puff puff pattern to it Will do leak down test

Hi there I am Wellington just on the border with N Devon and really looking for someone/somewhere to remove an engine and replace piston rings. I can do much of it my self but don’t have the equipment or space to remove and work on an engine. If you have space and tech know how I’d be happy to...

Hi all, thank you for contributions. Update: After replacing everything bar the kitchen sink I managed to trace it as an electrical fault at the ECU, no other options made themselves apparent. So after a lot of examination and testing continuity between cable connectors at the ECU end and at...

Hi Ian M. Injectors don’t need coding in on a Freelander 1 BUT the immobiliser and key slugs do which is why it’s easier to buy a whole set. Saying that getting to the immobiliser is a lot more difficult than it is on Range Rover ……..oh yes been down that route when the key wouldn’t turn, but...

Coughed a bit with easy start but didn’t actually fire up. Had to set flealander to one side this weekend, due to the Rangey needing some attention for its mot tomorrow. Just the usual useless handbrake problem, so what that it needs about twelve clicks to hold instead of six. I’ll treat it to...

Hi all, thanks for replies. Still won’t start even with easy start Fault code reader still comes up with camshaft sensor issues but interestingly it’s a new code describing a cam sensor ‘malfunction’ this time rather fault. I have managed to narrow it down to the ecu NOT sending signal to the...

Diagnostics only say camshaft sensor malfunction rather than faulty

Thanks Ian. I have tracked back the connections right to the ecu and had the ecu out and re plugged everything back in securely. I have ordered another new camshaft sensor in case there is an issue there as all the signs are it is related to that but the one that is in there now works fine on...

The car originally suddenly lost power and limped home as if on three cylinders. Once home the car started a couple of times which is when I took the running readings. Battery failed after continuous difficult starting and was taking out to recharge overnight. Next day with fresh battery car...