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alpacaman



Member Since: 27 Mar 2016
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2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Izmir Blue
Power steering fluid leak

With impeccable timing (we take the caravan from Norfolk to Scotland tomorrow) I noticed some oil leaks where the FL2 had been parked. Investigated and it appears to be coming from the power steering fluid reservoir. There's what appears to be an overflow hole at the side and it's leading slowly from there.

Question is, do I risk the drive tomorrow or not? I've read about the steering rack/pump failures but my steering doesn't feel heavy and there's no evidence of any whining from the pump. The fluid is quite dark and dirty though.

Any thoughts welcome.

Post #304808 18th Aug 2016 6:07 pm
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alpacaman



Member Since: 27 Mar 2016
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2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Izmir Blue

Forget that (been a long day). It's actually oil in the coolant reservoir. I'm assuming that's a definitely holiday-killer, right?

Post #304809 18th Aug 2016 6:26 pm
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SYFL2



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Oh dear bad timing.

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alpacaman



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2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Izmir Blue

No sign of water in the oil, so I'm guessing oil cooler. Not going to risk it. Just got to find somewhere local that hires vehicles with tow bars ASAP tomorrow. Wife and daughter already in tears. What a great evening.

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cqr



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England 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Stornoway Grey

I'am thick lol, but I bet some one will answer with a cell or two
Bump 2008 xs
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Yorky Bob



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Big Cry Very sad but at least you noticed it and may have saved a much bigger bill. FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

Post #304823 18th Aug 2016 9:45 pm
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alpacaman



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2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Izmir Blue

Well £600 for a new oil cooler and coolant reservoir and the labour to flush all the oil out of the system is a big enough bill in my book. Unfortunately I have no real option but to pay it if I want the car back on the road. It'll be getting traded in soon I think.

Post #305100 23rd Aug 2016 3:35 pm
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Yorky Bob



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Just looked on net and Tank and Cooler seem to be available for about £215 all in. So £600 seems excessive to me. Whistle FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

Post #305120 23rd Aug 2016 7:50 pm
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alpacaman



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Me too, but then I don't have much choice. I need it back on the road next week and I'm (finally) on holiday 500 miles away.

Post #305133 23rd Aug 2016 8:48 pm
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