I have a '61 sd4 at 130k miles with FSH. I've read plenty of info how to service the Haldex and recommendations to do so, although not included in LR schedule. Conversely I've noted that some garages don't touch it and others don't recommend it, suggesting that it can raise other problems.
My question is: Are there any owners out there completing say 200k miles without ever touching the Haldex? Secondly, what's the worst can happen if left alone but the vehicle otherwise fully serviced to schedule?

I believe the worst that can happen is having purchase and fit a new Haldex.

I have driven 2 FL2 SD4s for a combined 165K miles over 12+ years, my only major failure (so far - touch wood) has been a Rear Differential.

My cars have only had the recommended LR Services, nothing more, bar consumables, brakes, etc.

I have taken the 'insurance' against large bills with an extended warranty (includes labour, parts, hire vehicles, breakdown recovery, etc)

I would take the risk of Haldex or other major item by following LR recommendations, BUT remember to save your (extra unused) servicing costs against eventual replacement.

PS I know that other Brands have different schedules! FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
FL2 Metropolis SD4 Auto 2014 2017- (16k - 79k+ miles) (MY2015)
Metro in its 11th Year of (Extended) LR Warranty / Full LR Service History
(Expensive, but Trouble/Worry free - hopefully?)

I would do it, its not worth taking the risk of having to replace the Haldex for the sake of a 100 quids worth of parts. 2013 FL2 XS.
Defender 90 300 TDi.
Defender 90 300 TDi CSW.
1964 MGB Roadster.
1944 Willys MB "Jeep" with bullet holes. (gone)
17 hand Irish Drought Thoroughbred (mostly lame)
Nagging Old Boiler.

Mahatma Gandhi said if there is an Idiot in power those who elected him are well represented. The Enemy is our own corrupt Government.

Haldex service kit from Bell is £65 + VAT

https://www.bellengineering.co.uk/freelander-2-products-post-2008 Jules

I don't think mine had reached the worst it could ever get but mine became very noisey.

I bought a recon with heavier duty bearings from a seller on ebay. ( https://www.wearediffs.com/ )
The warranty with meant it needed to be fitted by a reputable garage.
And it was an exchange unit.

That was at about 85k

jules wrote:

Haldex service kit from Bell is £65 + VAT

https://www.bellengineering.co.uk/freelander-2-products-post-2008

From what I read on this forum, major transmission items start to go wrong between 80k-120k miles if you follow the bare LR Servicing Schedule.

Unlike Electronic Items that seem to fail very early or not at all, mechanical items wear out gradually as time goes on.

As you have already covered 130k with no problem, then not much can be gained, as far as wear goes, by general servicing, but mechanical assemblies will always appreciate the filters being cleaned, fresh undamaged oil, and a bit of adjustment.

I think it is a matter of cost --- of my manhours and parts, in either repeatedly servicing it, or just waiting for it to fail and be replaced. --- its a personal choice.

That is unless there is a danger to life in ignoring it. FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
FL2 Metropolis SD4 Auto 2014 2017- (16k - 79k+ miles) (MY2015)
Metro in its 11th Year of (Extended) LR Warranty / Full LR Service History
(Expensive, but Trouble/Worry free - hopefully?)

Last edited by IanMetro on 3rd Jan 2025 9:34 am. Edited 1 time in total

You've done well getting to 130k without servicing the haldex. Give it an oil and filter change, it's well overdue. 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)

As has been already suggested, at the very least it needs an oil & filter change.

It is also prudent to remove the pump to clean the filter screen on that as well.

The fact that Volvo, VAG, have service intervals for their Haldex installations must also count for something, surely?

I would not recommend dismantling the unit itself, as that is beyond the average home mechanic & the majority of professional ones as well IMHO.

I’m sure if you start a poll re your question, the majority would vote “Yes”. (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)

Ian, I have 145k miles on my i6 (which as we all know is the most reliable version of the FL2 ) and not had the Haldex serviced. Neither have I had any driveline failures.

There, now I've jinxed it, haven't I? Tim

Freelander 2 HSE i6 Stornoway Grey with Alpaca & Tundra interior
Driven many miles in:
2 FL2s
1 Range Rover P38
4 Range Rover Classics
Many military LWB & 1/2 ton Lightweight Series IIA & III

Yep 😆 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)

Paul4751 wrote:

jules wrote:

Haldex service kit from Bell is £65 + VAT

https://www.bellengineering.co.uk/freelander-2-products-post-2008

Yes, I alluded to already having basic info on haldex service, but my question is should it be done or left well alone?
I’m seeking opinions on users who have NOT had it done.

Haldex 3 and 4 have different operating conditions and importantly Gen 4 has an electric pump.

It would be interesting to see if Gen 3 and 4 have different failure rates?

Haldex Info --- https://www.awdwiki.com/en/haldex/ FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
FL2 Metropolis SD4 Auto 2014 2017- (16k - 79k+ miles) (MY2015)
Metro in its 11th Year of (Extended) LR Warranty / Full LR Service History
(Expensive, but Trouble/Worry free - hopefully?)

Ian,
Link doesn’t work….www.awdwiki……….says problem with site….”repeated problem with site” says my iPad

Gen 4 is more relevant for Fl2’s I think

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Also why is it necessary to remove the unit…….the filter & drain should be easy to do……ditto the transmission…..on the RR BorgWarner auto you could remove to sump, clean out , refit, refill with oil, without having to part-flush…………..