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  1. FrankZim

    Brake Rattle.

    Hi All. Of late my Freelander has developed rattling front brakes. Thought it might be the brake guide shims have replaced them but still there. If you put your foot on the brake whilst driving the rattling disappears. Do you think this is wear in the brake calipers? What do i have to replace...
  2. FrankZim

    IRD Pinion Shaft Oil Leak.

    Cheers;)
  3. FrankZim

    IRD Pinion Shaft Oil Leak.

    Thanks for the info will look into the website you provided.
  4. FrankZim

    IRD Pinion Shaft Oil Leak.

    Thanks Hippo, I think i am going to just import it from the UK if the Part Number TRX100170 is still a valid part number as Landrover Zimbabwe have told me this part number has been superseded.
  5. FrankZim

    Freelander 1 What mileage is your Freelander 1 on?

    2000 Year Model. V6 GS now on 110897 Miles no mods at all. Service history shows inlet manifold replaced and camshafts replaced at 74000 Miles. Still runs well, and very happy with it.
  6. FrankZim

    IRD Pinion Shaft Oil Leak.

    Hello All. Have noticed my IRD unit is starting to leak oil from the pinion shaft oil seal. Not a bad leak yet but want to sort it out before it does get bad. Question is does anybody have a SKF or Timken part number for the seal or O/D and I/D measurements for the seal? Being out of the UK the...
  7. FrankZim

    3 amigos

    Hi. Sound like a faulty ABS sensor. My Landy did the same thing when i got it sometimes the lights went off , but mostly stayed on. Get a diagnostic test done on the abs system. If there are any faulty abs sensors replace them. I got my abs sensors from skscarparts.co.uk for £32.00 each only...
  8. FrankZim

    Idle, hesitation, poor performanc - tech bulletin

    What engines are affected by this wire harness fault?
  9. FrankZim

    KV6 wonky idle on cold start up.

    Hi. My Landy acting a bit strange at moment. She has 107 000 miles on clock. When i start her she will fire up drop to the normal revs and then she will surge to about 1200 then idling drops until she either corrects herself and stalls out. A tap on the throttle will make her idle high at about...
  10. FrankZim

    Auto Transmission Fluid Replacement.

    I have just got off the phone from Landrover Zimbabwe having spoke to the spares department and then the workshop foreman. They tell me that you can replace the Texaco ATF n402 with castrol dexron ll atf fluid. The foreman assured me this fluid will not cause any issues and is readily available...
  11. FrankZim

    Auto Transmission Fluid Replacement.

    Hello. I know this is a Topic that has been discussed at length on this forum. My V6 has now done 106 000 miles, i got it on 89 000 miles and apart from me replacing a leaking thermostat and damaging the engine ecu . I have had no problems with it. I am looking at doing a auto box oil change...
  12. FrankZim

    Freelander headlight upgrade facelift

    Hi, Confirn you can fit the freelander 03 bumper grill headlights to older freelander 2000 model:. Thinking of doing my Hippo if its possible.
  13. FrankZim

    Diagnostic test. How long does it take?

    Thanks Guys. I thought as much. Most places in Zim have Broadband so it should not take too long to download stuff. Have just phoned again and asked the Workshop Foreman what is going on. Was told the same thing again "They busy doing the Diagnostics" I got quite irrate with him and told him a...
  14. FrankZim

    Diagnostic test. How long does it take?

    Hi All. My Freelander is at the Landrover Centre here in Zimbabwe for a ECU change. Vehicle went in on Monday this week. They phone me on Tuesday and tell me it is better to do a diagnostic test before they fit and programme the new ECU. Today is Friday!! I have phoned them everyday since...
  15. FrankZim

    Freelander V6 ECU

    Its a 2001 2.5i V6 . If the ECU is repaired do you still have to change alarm control unit key FOB etc ?
  16. FrankZim

    Engine will not start.

    Hi Nodge, Dont think that would work as the firing order would not be right . as 1,3 and 5 would be firing if you connect 2,4,and 6 into the same circuit you would have a firing order of 1and 2 firing together at the same time. Dont think it will work. I have traced each individual injector...
  17. FrankZim

    Engine will not start.

    Thanks Nodge. Have tested the injector wiring from each individual injector back to the ECU connector, i have readings for all 6 injector connectors back to the ECU connector. This now more than anything else seems to confirm that the ECU is faulty. Will check the coils for coninuity and...
  18. FrankZim

    Freelander V6 ECU

    Thanks Nodge. What do you think about having the ecu repaired?
  19. FrankZim

    Engine will not start.

    Hi Nodge. Checked the injector wiring as suggested, i am not getting 12 volts to any of them. tested the suspect injector wiring for cyl 2,4,and 6 first. Then 1,3,and 5 with the ignition on. No voltage. Am i doing it right? Negative terminal of test meter to negative on battery. Then positive...
  20. FrankZim

    Freelander V6 ECU

    Good Morning. I need a bit of help. I need to replace my Freelander V6 ECM, Alarm Unit , any idea of where i could purchase the whole lot. Do i have to replace the Gearbox ECU when i replace my Engine ECM and alarm Unit.? Do i also have to purchase a new ignition unit and Keys? Heeelpp
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