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Grimdog



Member Since: 08 Sep 2020
Location: Wakefield
Posts: 316
United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4_e HSE Manual Barolo Black

Decided today was the day to service the car. It wasn't raining for a change. Started it up to move under the carport and got a horrible noise from the heater blower. Upon investigation I found masses of wet leaves in the squirrel fan. Accessed it under the bonnet with the battery cover removed. Managed to remove all the leaves with a combination of a garden cane to dislodge them, then a vacuum cleaner to suck out the sodden leaves. Turn the squirrel fan a bit and repeat. Took over 30 mins.
Replaced the pollen filter which was also full of leaves. I ran the fan without the filter in and got as much crap out of the system as possible before installing the new pollen filter.
Rest of the service had no real drama. It just reminded me ( and my arms ) how much I hate the oil filter housing. So glad I bought the 27 mm angle head ratchet spanner when I did the first service a few years ago ! Still a PITA to change the filter though......
Post #437073 15th Nov 2023 4:36 pm
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Arctic



Member Since: 24 Aug 2016
Location: Westmidlands
Posts: 561
United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Orkney Grey

Decided today was the day to service the car. It wasn't raining for a change. Started it up to move under the carport and got a horrible noise from the heater blower. Upon investigation I found masses of wet leaves in the squirrel fan. Accessed it under the bonnet with the battery cover removed. Managed to remove all the leaves with a combination of a garden cane to dislodge them, then a vacuum cleaner to suck out the sodden leaves. Turn the squirrel fan a bit and repeat. Took over 30 mins.
Replaced the pollen filter which was also full of leaves. I ran the fan without the filter in and got as much crap out of the system as possible before installing the new pollen filter.
Rest of the service had no real drama.

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It just reminded me ( and my arms ) how much I hate the oil filter housing. So glad I bought the 27 mm angle head ratchet spanner when I did the first service a few years ago ! Still a PITA to change the filter though....


I made up a longer tool out of a 27mm ring ratchet spanner, cut it in half , then added another spanner which i cut the head off.
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makes the job a lot easier
Post #437081 15th Nov 2023 11:19 pm
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Grimdog



Member Since: 08 Sep 2020
Location: Wakefield
Posts: 316
United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4_e HSE Manual Barolo Black

I so wish I had your determination/ application. Seems like there are so many jobs to do in so little time ..... well done you 👍
Post #437085 16th Nov 2023 12:57 am
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blaster1232



Member Since: 11 Aug 2021
Location: Dobele
Posts: 100
Latvia 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 S Manual Santorini Black

Replaced glow plugs on moms discovery sport 2.2d. Pig of a job, especially getting the sensor on throttle body back in. I remember, it was quite hard on my freelander already. With disco sport, i managed to snap the end of sensor, which fell into intercooler pipe through throttle valve. Removed the pipe, couldnt find the piece, with shaking hands started the car, but it ran all fine, even took it for 30minute trip.
Post #437298 25th Nov 2023 7:02 pm
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CimmaronG



Member Since: 03 May 2023
Location: Walsall
Posts: 5
United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Fuji White

Fitted new battery, having read advice on forum, thanks. 'Best to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it..'
Post #437299 25th Nov 2023 8:11 pm
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Arctic



Member Since: 24 Aug 2016
Location: Westmidlands
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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Orkney Grey

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Fitted new battery, having read advice on forum, thanks.


Hi Nigel.
Back in a Rover then, albeit not a R40, quite a few of us have moved onto the FL2 now, i have had mine since 2017, now have another having sold the Tourer, don't forget you can still come to the Nano meets.

Rob has a FL1 which was mine originally then sold on to Devlish, who sold it to Rob (trebor) Scott also had one, Bernard did for a couple of years, so quite a few and more coming on board.

What battery did you fit, also do you have the extra earth on your MY13

https://www.tayna.co.uk/Land_Rover-Car-Batteries

I did my Haldex oil change yesterday, also the rear diff and PTU previous few days.
Post #437303 26th Nov 2023 10:07 am
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CimmaronG



Member Since: 03 May 2023
Location: Walsall
Posts: 5
United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Fuji White

Artic

Yep, ordered a Yuasa battery from Tanya, delivered next day, great service.

May see you at a nano meet then.

Nige 'Best to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it..'
Post #437341 27th Nov 2023 7:24 pm
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TonyStrud



Member Since: 21 Apr 2012
Location: Thirsk
Posts: 32
United Kingdom 2015 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Rimini Red

Tyres constantly loosing air so took the plunge and had them refurbished. I am pleased to say I am very happy with the finished articles.

Hopefully the typical before and after pictures come out properly.


https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/user...114854.jpg

https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/user...2837~0.jpg
Post #437479 2nd Dec 2023 2:51 pm
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NeilTD4



Member Since: 21 May 2018
Location: Warwickshire
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England 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Lago Grey

The wheels look really good Thumbs Up
Post #437486 2nd Dec 2023 6:25 pm
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Arctic



Member Since: 24 Aug 2016
Location: Westmidlands
Posts: 561
United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Orkney Grey

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TonyStrud wrote:
Tyres constantly loosing air so took the plunge and had them refurbished. I am pleased to say I am very happy with the finished articles.

Hopefully the typical before and after pictures come out properly.


https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/user...114854.jpg

https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/user...2837~0.jpg
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Hi Tony.
They look amazing, where did you get them sorted, drop or and pick up or collected and returned.
Post #437500 3rd Dec 2023 2:24 am
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TonyStrud



Member Since: 21 Apr 2012
Location: Thirsk
Posts: 32
United Kingdom 2015 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Rimini Red

Hi Arctic
I had them done by a company called Raw Wheels (https://www.raw-wheels.co.uk/) located on the outskirts of York. I took my car and left iwith them as it takes 2 days for diamond cut wheels. They can do non diamond cut in a day.
Post #437501 3rd Dec 2023 8:54 am
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IanMetro



Member Since: 11 Sep 2017
Location: Somerset BS21
Posts: 3156
United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 Metropolis LE Auto Fuji White

Refurbishing diamond cut wheels - How much did that cost - thanks FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
FL2 Metropolis SD4 Auto 2014 2017- (16k - 77k+ miles) (MY2015)
Metro in its 11th Year of (Extended) LR Warranty / Full LR Service History
(Expensive, but Trouble/Worry free - hopefully?)
Post #437509 3rd Dec 2023 5:44 pm
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TonyStrud



Member Since: 21 Apr 2012
Location: Thirsk
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United Kingdom 2015 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Rimini Red

It cost £90 per wheel. Full details are on their website.
Post #437515 4th Dec 2023 8:42 am
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Arctic



Member Since: 24 Aug 2016
Location: Westmidlands
Posts: 561
United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Orkney Grey

Hopefully sorted out the grabbing of the Haldex, it looks very promising.
Post #437589 7th Dec 2023 12:25 am
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Geobloke



Member Since: 03 Nov 2018
Location: Darkest Denbighshire
Posts: 130
Wales 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Zermatt Silver

Well I have solved it... Always wondered where in the World a Zermatt silver Freelander 2 was designed to be camouflaged and yesterday it became obvious. Below you can barely see the Freelander 2 in its natural habitat, almost perfectly camouflaged up on the moors of Devon. Just about see its maw and big ears...


Click image to enlarge



Goes to show though that anyone with a grey/silver vehicle absolutely needs to flick on those lights, be on you before you even knew it... Rolling Eyes
Post #437870 19th Dec 2023 4:56 pm
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