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    Freelander 1 Only starts when pressing accelerator (first time)

    Hi folks, Just noticed since yesterday gasping trouble starting first time in morning/evening after engine off a few hours. it’s a Freelander TD4 only and only cranks up when I press the accelerator pedal a bit first time starting. After that starts straight away. Seems like not enough...
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    Freelander 1 Engine keeps going into boost without pressing down and very poor mileage

    Hi Folks, Recently had issues with MIL on with loss of power on motorway, resolved after replacing the 2 egr solenoids, all hoses, and pump under rear wheel arch (BMW TD4). Now I’m finding the engine keeps going into what sounds like surges of diesel/power to turbo when just cruising, and...
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    Turbo boost actuator issue?

    Hi folks, Freelander TD4 2004 has been struggling on motorway to go over 50 mph, 2000 rev with engine light comes on when going over 2000 revs but resets when slows… Followed the main threads on this forum and changed out with Land Rover original parts: * Turbo solenoid valve (2 hose...
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    M10 bolt stud to inlet manifold came loose - how to fix?

    Hi folks, Just after refitting the inlet manifold and one of the bronze studs came loose, won’t tighten to recommended 10 Nm (or any torque!). Removed inlet manifold cover again and noticed the stud stuck to bolt. I cleaned out the nut socket in engine block and nut, applied unibond metal epoxy...
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    What size bolts hold the electric socket to tow bar

    hi folks, Just fitted new uk style official Land Rover tow bar to Freelander, but just noticed the three bolts with nuts and tension washers are not there ! The three bolts are small long bolts that go through the electric socket housing and fits onto the narrow flange housing sticking out to...
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    Freelander 1 Where’s the second nut securing the starter motor?

    Evening Landy Lovers Started taking out my starter motor yesterday for repair and cannot locate the second bolt securing it in place. I can’t align the image from Rave nor a suppliers image to the actual bolt position. I’ve so far removed the easy to spot bolt on bottom flange, removed nut...
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    Is failing prop shaft bearings unsafe to drive?

    Hey all, My 2004 TD4 80k miles is beginning to require allot of maintenance as expected. I just replaced differential mounts today hoping they were cause of unusual screeching sounds when driving. Alas not so although the front mount was broken and needed replacing (thanks to this site for...
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    Hard-top internal panel removal

    Hi all, Does anyone know how to remove the internal panels, side and roof, to the hard top for freelander td4? I noticed one of the internal back pillars (next to trail window) was not aligned with the ceiling trim, so tired to align but only made it worse. I then tapped at the other pillar...
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    Replacement engine nuts

    I'm looking to replace M7 flanged nuts to engine manifold, anyone know a good online site ? Cheers, A
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    Freelander 1 Injector removal

    Hi folks, I need to remove injector number 1, located at left end of fuel rail looking into engine (next to maf sensor). Do I need to remove the entire manifold to get to the high pressure fuel pipes which connect to side of injector? The Haynes manual shows image with the steel fuel pipe...
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    TD4 (2004) Injector problem

    Hi Folks, I've a freelander TD4 automatic transmission and it's becoming harder to start every time it warms up. Followed up on a number of posts in this site and finally found the problem: a leak back test showed the first injector on the fuel rail is leaking back with ignition to key pos 1...
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    TD4 112HP starting problem

    Hi Folks, I've been battling this problem near on a year...my TD4 2L 3door 2004(BMW engine) runs smooth every time, starts immediately on first start of day everytime, connected to an OBD 2 diag PC which states no problems. Here's what I've done so far, and most recent progress is - three...
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    Electrostatic discharge protection

    Hi folks, Going to fit crankshaft position sensor, comes in ESD protective package with warning on ESD. What is best way to protect against electrostatic discharge when fitting it? Is ESD gloves, wrist strap, mat needed? Ta
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    Bolt to intake manifold loose

    Hi Folks, Recently refitted a coolant sensor and when refitting the intake manifold one of the bolt just peddles the thread into the engine block. When I took apart again noticed the engine block threaded hole to receive the bolts is actually a threaded bolt that appears to be glued or...
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    Where's the temperature coolant sensor in TD4 BMW engine??

    Hi folks, Looking at the Haynes black and white picture is really not helping me locate the ECT sensor in my TD4. Looking on workshop manuals I've found the attached two pics. Can you please guide me through the process of replacing the coolant temperature sensor, I've taken off the...
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    Very slow to start when hot!

    Hi Folks, Had my freelander td4 BMW engine mot today, passed on all accounts but was very slow to start when leaving the test centre. The engine was very hot at this stage following the emissions and rev test. By very slow I mean when I turn ignition key once and hold for engine to start, the...
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    TC and Hill Decent Lights on slow start up

    Folks, I'm driving (when it starts :-) freelander hard top TD4 2004 BMW version. Been working on solving a slow start problem. By slow start I mean in ignition key full turn, the engine responds by firing up within 3 turns (within three normal engine startup sounds). But when the engine...
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    Battery Dead, Dashboard like Xmas tree, Help!

    Hi folks, Left my freelander TD4 2004 laid up for few weeks, went to start it yesterday, a very cold morning, engine turned over then battery died. Hooked up another car to jump start but that caused dash to light up, all warning lights flash now when I turn ignition but engine doesn't...
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    Unusally loud noise at 2000RPM

    Hi Folks, I noticed a louder than normal noise from my TD4 engine at around 2000RPM at 60MPH; when I go back to 50MPH OR increase to 70MPH noise fades away. Any ideas? Ta Anthony
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    TD4 slow to start

    Hi folks, I noticed over the past few weeks my freelander TD4 year 2004 is becoming more and more sluggish on start (fast from cold then slower on warm). Since last week Ive changed the diesel filter, oil filter, air filter (engine) and Ive cleaned out the egr valve and elec contacts to high...
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