motalink wrote:

Hi, many thanks for posting details on EGR removal on the 2.2 Freelander, Excellent, concise and brief, Just about to sort mine out as still running rough on initial start up, (like a bag of nails)even after renewing all four Bosch exchange injectors, and the induction valve where the gears had almost collapsed and rattling there heads off.
Purchased , in 2020, it's also had a reconditioned differential, new Haldex unit, full timing belt kit, complete service with all oils changed, and finally today a complete new clutch, flywheel , slave cylinder.
I purchased this car as a long life lover of Landrover's, with an ownership history from Series 1, 2, 2A, Defender's and thought this new (to me)Freelander 2 would be great in my retirement, it looks immaculate, but i was so wrong, it spends more time in my garage for repairs at 109000, this surely should not be the way our Landrover Mark should be going.
PLEASE PLEASE LANDROVER, START COMPETING AND GETTING SERIOUS RELIABILTY SCORES ON all your range as i fear you are loosing many potential customers both here in the UK and on our Export markets
WE deserve to be purchasing reliable British brands as Landrover used to be in times gone by!

Hi, new to the form and many thanks for the EGR tips! I have restricted engine performance and a sensor 1 high temp error. I have bought a new EGR as after 117000 miles it is game on for anything, so hopefully following your advice I can crack the over heating of the exhaust gases and get my performance back.

On the plus side, even with restricted performance it drives smooth and cruises comfortably at 60.

I have seen a brilliant post on YOUTUBE from Sandy Anderson which does cover testing and once installed getting the car to recognise a new EGR valve is fitted. Also he does mention how a low battery drives FL2's insane. My battery tests at 12.56V so according to the Haynes book of lies is low. 12.6V is adequate and 12.7V good. I can get a HDC fault when the car is fired up on a cold morning.

Any advice would be welcome.
Cheers

I did my EGR valve a couple of months back:

No need to drain the coolant as you will only lose a mug full at most.
No need to jack the car up.
Also, no need to remove the O2 sensor as you can manoeuvre the heat shield down and past it.
Get a couple of long pieces of 4 x 2 to go from inner wing to inner wing across the top of the engine to lean/kneel on - will save you hours of hassle.

Luckily, my Foxwell code reader had a 'new EGR fitted' function which I spotted on there.

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Balderick wrote:

I can get a HDC fault when the car is fired up on a cold morning.

Any advice would be welcome.
Cheers

Hi, I had a HDC start fault. The battery is most likely the culprit. Check You are getting at least 12.5V or the Freelander 2 starting fairy will sulk.

Also worth following some of the earlier forum threads. I cleaned the rear light clusters, tail gate included and also bought a new foot brake switch. At £5.00 for the switch I nearly passed out in Duckworths at a fair price for a genuine part! The positive vibe was short lived as I also put genuine LR brake light bulbs in. Worth it if it works, and it has so a potential quick fix.

The simplest check is a good charge. I had mine on to boost the charge for 24 hours, then got 12.58 V and a happy FL2 starting fairy, no HDC fault.

Note, the Haynes book of lies quotes 12.5V as weak, 12.6V adequate and 12.7 as good.

Hi all

I am mid way through doing this EGR valve and cooler replacement - I have got as far as removing the coolant in/out pipes and the exhaust gas inlet to the EGR

We are really struggling to access the bolts securing the exhaust gas inlet to the back of the cooler (far left hand side when looking from front of car). Does anyone have any tips or tricks for getting to them?

It strikes me that removing the air hose 'elbow' that remains after removing all of the ducting and airbox would give me more access, has anyone managed to access this to remove it?

Many thanks
Jack

Hi, A late reply but I took off the cam belt cover to get position on the 2 x bolts. A mirror, patience and brand new replacement bolts +gasket is well worth it.
Also make friends with the nearest SNAPON diagnostic owner as the car won't recognise it has a new EGR until you tell it.
Hope yours is running well now.
Cheers