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Peak climber

Member Since: 03 Jul 2023
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 23

2013 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Rimini Red

Excessive oil in inlet pipes

I have a lot of oil in the inlet pipes of my Freelander 2. I’ve read that the pcv valve is prone to failure, does anyone know which part of the breather system it is which fails?
Is it LR004200 cam cover, or LR032035 crank case breather valve Freelander 1 3.2
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2nd Aug 2023 5:34 pm

Nodge68

Member Since: 15 Jul 2020
Location: Newquay
Posts: 1832

2009 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Rimini Red

How much oil?
There is always going to be oil in the boost system. 2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Soon to be sold.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate on order.
Gone. 2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE.

2nd Aug 2023 5:38 pm

Peak climber

Member Since: 03 Jul 2023
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 23

Not just a coating, but sufficient for it to run out when you lift the main plastic pipe up, if that makes sense? Freelander 1 3.2
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2nd Aug 2023 9:49 pm

Worms

Member Since: 31 Oct 2017
Location: Highlands
Posts: 635

2010 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Zermatt Silver

I can't speak for a 2013 model, but that sounds normal for my 2010 one. It's been like this all the time I've had it and apart from the mess down the back of the engine, it doesn't seem to have caused me any problems. 2005 D3 2.7 Auto
Previously:
2010 MY FL2 TD4e GS - Now gone at 199,500 miles, about 135,000 of them mine.
‘93 Defender 110 200TDi CSW
‘87 Defender 90 4 cyl Petrol
‘83 110 CSW V8 - best ever!
Range Rover 2-door V8 (not sure of year - 4-speed box and vacuum diff switch)
Series III SWB Diesel

3rd Aug 2023 8:28 am

Peak climber

Member Since: 03 Jul 2023
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 23

That’s encouraging, think I’ll just clean the pipes out before refitting & see how it goes Freelander 1 3.2
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3rd Aug 2023 9:12 am

BossBob

Member Since: 30 Sep 2010
Location: Bristol
Posts: 1256

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Baltic Blue

I wouldn’t bother cleaning anything other than the jointing surfaces. The system vents from the cam cover to the intake duct and oil is to be expected there. Have a look at Alex Pescaru’s post on the 3rd page of the discussion on oil catch cans.

3rd Aug 2023 9:46 am

Peak climber

Member Since: 03 Jul 2023
Location: Staffordshire
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Thanks Freelander 1 3.2
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3rd Aug 2023 9:54 am

Nodge68

Member Since: 15 Jul 2020
Location: Newquay
Posts: 1832

As said, it's completely normal for a turbo diesel to have oil in the intake pipes.
Just make sure you keep the oil changes up to date, as old thinned oil gets ejected more quickly. 2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Soon to be sold.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate on order.
Gone. 2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE.

3rd Aug 2023 11:59 am

Peak climber

Member Since: 03 Jul 2023
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 23

Thanks for all the good advice, I will be changing oil every 6k and filter every 12k. Freelander 1 3.2
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110 V8 LPG

3rd Aug 2023 12:26 pm

Bobupndown

Member Since: 26 Dec 2014
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2014 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Orkney Grey

2014 SD4 exactly the same, a dribble of oil in the intercooler pipes which runs out if you have a pipe removed. 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)

3rd Aug 2023 2:08 pm

Peak climber

Member Since: 03 Jul 2023
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 23

Think I’m just being a bit picky since I’m having to refit turbo & intercooler pipes. Happy to avoid the expense of a new pcv valve based on all your comments. Freelander 1 3.2
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3rd Aug 2023 2:23 pm

Nodge68

Member Since: 15 Jul 2020
Location: Newquay
Posts: 1832

Peak climber wrote:
Thanks for all the good advice, I will be changing oil every 6k and filter every 12k.

You really should do the filter every time. These filters clog readily, which causes the bypass to open, resulting in unfiltered oil going round the engine. This is particularly an issue with diesel engines, as the oils contain lots of detergents which keep the dirt in suspension. If the filter is full, the dirt gets circulated with the engine oil, causing accelerated bearing wear. 2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Soon to be sold.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate on order.
Gone. 2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE.

3rd Aug 2023 4:49 pm

Peak climber

Member Since: 03 Jul 2023
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 23

Ok, I’ll follow your advice, this is my first diesel. Freelander 1 3.2
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110 V8 LPG

3rd Aug 2023 4:56 pm

Bobupndown

Member Since: 26 Dec 2014
Location: Upside down behind the TV!
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Standard service interval is 15000 miles. I've done mine every 10000 since I've had it, 90000 miles now which i think is ample. Changing oil every 6000 is probably overkill but certainly won't hurt it. 👍 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)

3rd Aug 2023 8:59 pm

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