Dad's getting a Freelander.

[Fireyred]

Hi there,

Little advice if possible. Its a 1.8 petrol, s reg. Metallic Green.

Looks nice and in pretty good condition.

Just a few questions, should it have central locking? (I think yes and if so its not working Doh!)

Also can you get a T-cut and Polish for the metallic paintwork? (that removes minor scratches)

Is it normal for the 1.8's to be quite noisy?

Thats all i can think of for now.

Thanks

[G30RGE]

Central locking may depend on spec level

Metallic cutting polish - Yes

Noise - not sure, I have a diesel

Out of interest, My son's Dad has a Freelander  :P

[andyb]

Depends on the noise.

Does it sounds like tyres, does it change with road speed or engine speed.....forward and reverse?

A little more detail needed :)

[carbore]

Re noise when on the road it should be noisier than a car but not as noisy as a defender (if that makes sense)

If the engine is noisy at idle or light revs when stationary then beware it could be a sign of poor servicing as the 1.8 K series is a fairly quiet engine.

It will rattle a bit when cold but should warm up and be normal car level of noise when warm.  (so make sure its cold when you see it)

Do the usual checks,

Oil level ok and not too clean (just been topped) too black (never been changed)
Remove oil filler and look inside the cap, NO mayonase! indicating water/oil meeting idicating HGF or other issues
Look in the expansion tank for signs of oil

Rev it looking at the exhasust and look fo blue smoke

The K series in the freelander is highly susceptable to failure if poorly serviced so if its shows any of the above or has an iffy looking service history then id walk away (people who do their own normally chuck the receipts in a pile and thats fine by me, but a car with no stamps in tatty condition and no other evidence is a no no)





 

[Fireyred]

Thanks for the advice he collection it on Tuesday. It seems a pretty clean and tidy motor, and they had records of things that have been done to it, they have had it in and out of there possession for the last few years or so, and have spent at least 2500 on it from totting up the receipts.

Any clue of the miles to a gallon on these motors?

[landroverkeith]

To be honest i find our 1.8 petrol drinks like a fish.....  :shock:

its also a s reg and base model and yes it does have central locking  :-k

[Fireyred]

So what the miles per gallon?

[Fireyred]

Still no answer to the above question?

Surly someone must know the miles per gallon, roughly.

Anyone got any spare light guards? :)

[richoutthere]

I've got an S reg 1.8 3dr 50th edition. I do a 40 mile A road commute each day, and it returns 30-31mpg average over a tank full. Got road tryes on now but had Colway MT's on for a couple of months and although noisier on the road it did slightly better on mpg (32-34mpg).
I do find it drinks more if I do more town driving or than journeys but thats no surprise. Even if I thrash it and go off roading I've only got it down to around the 25ish mark. Done 40k ish in it and only now had to start spending any real money on it (VCU bearing, clutch is on the way soon and rear diff bushes). Keep flying the flag for the mighty Freelander !!  :clap: :dance:

[Fireyred]

Many thanks :)

How many litres in a tank? hes has it now. Nice motor can't wait for a go in it.


He did not get a handbook or nothing with it tut. Anyone got one they don't want or need?

[G30RGE]

Have a look here for your handbook and loads of other LR info

Quite a few techie questions at Freelander Club Forum

[Fireyred]

Thanks for all the advice. Does anyone know about the light guards for the front light? only there appears to be holes in the body work for something am guessing its that?

 :)

[G30RGE]

My guess is they are for the guards

If you look at the 1st link in my last post it gives you all instructions for accessories

[Fireyred]

That link is not working for me now?

Had a look on ebay and the ones on there show it over the light but not screw or bolt n kind, as there are already holes there for it?

[G30RGE]

You have to drill holes  :shock:

click here for instruction sheet

[Fireyred]

There the ones, as the holes are already in the side of his freelander, looks like the guards were removed.

Trying to find where to get replacements from, as all the ones I have seen say not screws or bolts/ drilling necessary.

[G30RGE]

One of many places  :lol:

[scotifreelander]

Hi there,


Also can you get a T-cut and Polish for the metallic paintwork? (that removes minor scratches)

Thats all i can think of for now.

Thanks

Re for a really good clean use :-

2bucket method (1 with the soap and 1 with clean water to rinse the dirt)
dry
use autoglym paint renovator - less harsh than t-cut and does a better job
polish - use the 3 step meguires crystal polish (wash with megs then polish then wax), autoglym super resin polish or megs tech wax

the misses is into modifying and detailing so this came form her and the results are stunning  :clap: