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Blahblah

Member Since: 24 May 2021
Location: Perth, Western Australia (Not Scotland)
Posts: 23

Freelander 2 diesel servicing/troublshooting Perth WA

Hello,

I have a 2009 FL 2 diesel auto which has developed a stutter when it's been driven for 10-20 minutes. It progressively deteriorates and the engine warning light flickers (doesn't remain on). I've posted under the General forum with more info of what I've tried...

I'm looking for suggestions for a good independent land rover mechanic who I could take it to in Perth Western Australia.

I think it's beyond my capabilities to diagnose without a code reader.

If anyone has an opinion of Roadbend, I'd like to hear it. I had the pre-purchase inspection done by them and they charged $400 (2 hours?) and didn't pick up a couple of things - a failed thermostat Engine didn't get up to temp) and a leaking shock absorber which I could see afterwards through the wheelarch (or that all the shocks were knackered).

So looking to get it fixed but ideally without it costing a fortune...

24th Jan 2022 5:39 am

Jagracer

Member Since: 22 Feb 2019
Location: east anglia
Posts: 198

2009 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Bali Blue

Hi, you need a suitable code reader, you really do. Until you get the trouble codes read, you are left with checking for loose wires, and blown Turbo rubber hoses, Start under the throttle body under the centre of the front of the engine. My guess is, if the rubber hoses are not blown, the fuel pump and, or loom inside the fuel tank, a not uncommon fault to diagnose.

27th Jan 2022 2:09 pm

Benzol

Member Since: 12 Jun 2017
Location: Perth
Posts: 36

Hi blahblah
I've used Tickels a few time and my MY13 is booked in next Thursday for brakes and Gbox.
You don't say if you're north or south, Tickels are in Wangara.
Good luck. Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.

28th Jan 2022 1:13 pm

Bobupndown

Member Since: 26 Dec 2014
Location: Upside down behind the TV!
Posts: 2816

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Orkney Grey

Has it been serviced recently? Was the fuel filter changed and if so what make is it?
Non genuine diesel fuel filters, or non changed fuel filter may be responsible. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

28th Jan 2022 2:26 pm

Blahblah

Member Since: 24 May 2021
Location: Perth, Western Australia (Not Scotland)
Posts: 23

Benzol wrote:
Hi blahblah
I've used Tickels a few time and my MY13 is booked in next Thursday for brakes and Gbox.
You don't say if you're north or south, Tickels are in Wangara.
Good luck.

Thanks Benzol, they're 40 minutes away for me so a bit far but I'll keep them in mind. What are they doing to your gearbox?
Mine needs a flush and filter change but I might do that myself.

I've booked it in locally to me (Petrotechnics) who are Bosch gurus to see what they think.

30th Jan 2022 4:41 am

Blahblah

Member Since: 24 May 2021
Location: Perth, Western Australia (Not Scotland)
Posts: 23

Jagracer wrote:
Hi, you need a suitable code reader, you really do. Until you get the trouble codes read, you are left with checking for loose wires, and blown Turbo rubber hoses, Start under the throttle body under the centre of the front of the engine. My guess is, if the rubber hoses are not blown, the fuel pump and, or loom inside the fuel tank, a not uncommon fault to diagnose.

Yes, you're right - I've been able to borrow one and have been able to get a bit further:
https://www.freel2.com/forum/post417797.html#417797

The throttle body was replaced some time after 2013 along with the intercooler hoses. The wiring connector to the throttle body was not latched. It's very hard to compress the silicone seal in the connector and get the latch to hold. I resorted to cable ties to lock it on... I think this was a major cause of some of the codes.

30th Jan 2022 4:46 am

Blahblah

Member Since: 24 May 2021
Location: Perth, Western Australia (Not Scotland)
Posts: 23

Bobupndown wrote:
Has it been serviced recently? Was the fuel filter changed and if so what make is it?
Non genuine diesel fuel filters, or non changed fuel filter may be responsible.

After the issue occurred, I replaced the fuel filter as it had been done by the previous owner. It was a purflex and I replaced it with a Coopers. More detail here on what I've done:

https://www.freel2.com/forum/post417797.html#417797

30th Jan 2022 4:49 am

Badger51

Member Since: 01 Mar 2014
Location: Coffs Harbour
Posts: 969

Blahblah wrote:
Benzol wrote:
Hi blahblah
I've used Tickels a few time and my MY13 is booked in next Thursday for brakes and Gbox.
You don't say if you're north or south, Tickels are in Wangara.
Good luck.

Thanks Benzol, they're 40 minutes away for me so a bit far but I'll keep them in mind. What are they doing to your gearbox?
Mine needs a flush and filter change but I might do that myself.

I've booked it in locally to me (Petrotechnics) who are Bosch gurus to see what they think.

You’ll need to be very mechanically skilled to change the auto box filter…not possible without removal & dismantling of the box! (Now Sold). 2008 Freelander 2 (Nazca Sand) SE TD4 Auto. Statutory write off & on WOVR for hail damage but still road legal.
171037Km as of 09/05/22
Superchips Bluefin Flash
Nanocom Evo II (also sold)

30th Jan 2022 7:38 am

Pejo

Member Since: 10 Dec 2020
Location: Perth WA
Posts: 181

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Indus Silver

Benzol wrote:
Hi blahblah
I've used Tickels a few time and my MY13 is booked in next Thursday for brakes and Gbox.
You don't say if you're north or south, Tickels are in Wangara.
Good luck.

Benzol

Did you get you Gbox and brakes done?
If so what sort of $ do they charge?
Cheers

1st Mar 2022 11:16 pm

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