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I was asked by @fashratty about my experience removing my FL2 2.2 TD4 engine (3 times!) and the sequence of operations that I went through to do the work. I thought I'd share my process here, hopefully others will find something useful. The job isn't too difficult but I'd take your time and...

After the demise of my TD4 engine a few months back (it dropped a valve into the cylinder and heavily scored the bore) I swapped the engine out for a complete unit and broke my old engine up for spares. I've decided to sell some parts to try and recoup some of my expenses for getting the FL2...

Hi All, I have just put a new engine in my FL2 and while it was out I took the opportunity to get the TC rebuilt to hopefully get rid of the dreaded 1600RPM juddering problem. The rebuilt TC is back in and I've drained the oil from the box to replace it. I've read about the standard procedure...

Does anyone know if it's possible to look up the registration number of a the car from an engine number? I bought a used engine from a LR scrapper who seemed genuine enough on the face of it. The engine arrived and looked ok but I wanted to know more about it and check the mileage via the MOT...

Since the demise of my Freelander 2's engine last month I am on the lookout for a good condition replacement. I have a 2010 FL2 TD4 Auto 160HP. Ideally I'm after something that's done 70-90k miles (or less!) but must be sensibly priced. I would prefer a full engine with all ancillaries but would...

I'm swapping out the torque converter on my TD4 and I've been looking at 3309 ATF for when I come to fill up the box again. I can get: 10L Mobil 3309 for ~£75 10L Smith & Allen 3309 for £66 10L Westway 3309 for £64 10L Mannol 3309 for £39.94 Does anyone have a quick opinion on which I should...

Apologies if you've seen this over on another Freelander forum but I'm just trying to broaden my coverage and hopefully find a solution. Last week my wife was driving our 2010 FL2 auto when the steering went heavy, the brakes lost effectiveness and then the engine cut out. She tried to restart...

Hi All, I have to pick up some bulky items and as I don't have a trailer or roofrack I thought I would just whip out the seats (except the driver's seat of course!) to make enought room for the stuff. The rear seats are easy enough but I am just wondering if it is safe to drive the car without...

Hi All, First off, I'm not a mechanic - I know almost enough to be dangerous so please bear that in mind when I tell you my tale! Just bought a 54 plate Mk.1 TD4 SE with only 87k on the clock. All seemed OK driving it so I bought it. I then decided to do an oil and filter change myself (almost...