I have an FL2 TD4, with 27000 miles, 6000 towing a 1400kg caravan, first noticed a clutch slip changing from 2nd to 3rd up hill under load, would slip by about 300 rpm and then recover. Now slipping in 3rd to 5th under load again. Did manage to demonstrate to dealer whilst had van in tow.

Vehicle is due in dealer in two weeks for look see.

Anyone have any similar experience and know the attitude of LR under similar circumstances.

Hi, My TD4 manual slips or shudders on the 2nd to 3rd change as well as 4th down to 3rd. Not towing. Goes for second (48k) free service next week so I will let you know outcome.

sound like the clutch is dying. there not going to be to helpful once they see the tow bar, saying that I doubt they would have been halpful anyway, a clutch is seen as a wearing part At work
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Hi

I had my clutch replaced under warranty quite a few months back because it was slipping, no problems re warranty (service centre-Team Valley Land Rover) as soon as they test drove it, yeah we'll order you a new clutch in.

Apparently a few of the first cars had faulty clutches!  Current 2012 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Black 2016 Onwards
Previous 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Sumatra black 2007 - 2016 Gone but never forgotten!

Mine did that too!! at 2000 rpm and i could make it do it all the time with the van on but not solo,
mine had dual mass and clutch replaced.fine now.
took 4 days to get sorted,ant the fitter left my nsf wheel nuts loose!! so check them before you take it from the dealer,had to slum it in a disco 3 as the loaner,what a thirsty wallowy boat they are!!!!

Mine did it after a while, then stopped and despite towing 1400 kg for many thousands of miles over he Alps etc it never did it again, dealer confirmed that clutch is an unlimited mileage cover under warranty.

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Similar experience from me. Had mine replaced under warranty @ 25K. Slipping just as you have described. There have been a few issues with substandard cover plates on the clutch (springs not strong enough - hence slipping when max torque required).

Now on 40K with towing 1500Kg van + other 2tonne trailers with no problems.

Regards

Martin 1998 Feelander XDI Hardback - Gone
2002 Freelander TD4 GS Hardback - Gone
2004 Freelander TD4 HSE Stationwaggon - Gone
2007 Freelander 2 TD4 XS manual - Gone
2010 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto - Gone
2013 SD4 GS arrived April 2013

Hi all (first post)

Have had the same problem at 27000 miles mine was more clutch judder leading to clutch slipping
Team valley land rover replaced under warranty great service
Hope its going to last more miles than the last one as it will be out of warranty next year
and dont fancy having to pay for one
dual mass flywheel clutches seem to be a problem on many a car

Thanks for all the responses folks, looks like I should be in with a warranty chance, will update after it has been in to Hartwell

Mine is an early car and had the 300rpm slip from 1800rpm to 2100rpm. It was repalced under warrnaty in January this year. You should be fine with it being done under warranty. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

Well, the vehicle finally went in, 3 weeks after reporting the problem, took LR 4 working days to make a warranty decision, during which time they asked me to advise the mass of the caravan and send them a photo of it ???

Fortunately the warranty decision was positive and the faulty clutch was replaced along with a rear crank seal and the slave cylinder, the bad news is that the clutch pedal is now soggy, engages and disengages at varying points of the travel, often only comes half way back up after disengaging, suspect air in system, will have to go back in next week.

sound like pedal needs bleeding as you say. Glad to see LR are checking for van related abuse, Its only fair to non vaners At work
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sound like pedal needs bleeding as you say. Glad to see LR are checking for van related abuse, Its only fair to non vaners

chicken george wrote:

sound like pedal needs bleeding as you say. Glad to see LR are checking for van related abuse, Its only fair to non vaners

yes but they did check he wasnt towing more than 2000kg  At work
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