Hi Folks
After many many miles of towing our caravan around this year the freelander let me down on a hill in Somerset. Luckely I managed to crawl the waggon to a safe place off the road - the isuzu dealership.
So as I was powering up the long hills I heard a pop noise and then loss of power and loads of smoke pouring out of the exhaust.
I guessed straight away that the turbo downhose had just let go.
And on inspection it was that. Lucky for me I had a spare hose in the boot. Called the breakdown guys and 40mins later after a struggle from mechanic (John) the hose was on and ready to go.
I would first like to say that John from Riverside Garage (Ottery St Mary) is a top guy.

The last time the freelander let me down was the Crank Position sensor. And again I had that as a spare in the boot.
So in both cases when asked the breakdown guys is it repairable both times it was a no - you need to get a tow to a garage.

So for a total of £25 for both of these parts - I would highly recomend carrying them.
Any other common parts worth keeping in the boot?

We’re heading away for a week to the lakes this weekend so hoping my recently changed hoses will survive but just in case I have a recently purchased Crank Position sensor in the boot 😂 🤞🤞. Glad all turned out ok for you!

Apart from a Crank Sensor and two 10mm spanners in the glove box, I have a stack of spares in the shed, you have just reminded me to put a roll of duck tape in the glove box.

Stuff in the shed

Freelander 2 Parts

Air Box Washer
Air Con High and Low valves
Air Con Valves 2 sets
Alternator Pulley
Auto Box Cooler Pipes O rings X3
Auto Box Cooler Top Pipe
Auto Box Filler Plug Washer X2
Auto Box Fluid
Auto Box Level Plug
Auto Box Level Plug Washer
Auto Box Level Small Plug X2
Aux Belt Kit
Brake Bleed Nipples full set
Brake Fluid 1 ltr
Cam Belt Kit
Cam Shaft Sensor
Camera reversing
Crank Sensor
Diesel Return Pipework
Door Actuator Cables
Engine Oil
Engine oil filter
Front Camshaft Seal
Front Crankshaft Seal
Front Hub Bolts
Front Light unit long clips
Front Light units
Fuel Return Pipe
Handbrake Drum Expander X2
Header Tank
Header Tank Cap X2
Header Tank to Radiator Pipe
Hose clamps sprung type and narrow screw type various
Intercooler to Throttle body pipework
Intercooler to Turbo pipework bar the front pipe
Left Hand Rear Reflector
MAF Sensor
Oil Filter Cap
Oil Filter Housing X2
PAS Old Fluid Tank
PCV Valve Rubber
Rear Brake Slider Pins
Rear Hub Bolt X2
Rear Light Units X3
Rubber boots wheel side with funnels X2
Starter Motor Solenoid kit
Steering Rack Pipe
Sump Plugs Cortaco X4
Tail Gate Switch
Thermostat Gasket new
Thermostat Housing old one
Thermostat Sensor with O ring
Throttle Body
Turbo feed Pipe from Air Box
Wiper Motor Rear
Wiper Motor Rear Arm

Last edited by I Like Chips on 30th Aug 2022 7:05 pm. Edited 1 time in total

I got a bottle of water in the boot

Wow you're prepared.😯 (I like chips) 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)

Only if he breaks down in his garden next to his shed!



He must have heard a rumour Freelanders aren't reliable!

I got a spare wheel ! 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.

I keep a spare crank sensor, as I've already had to changed 2 at the roadside, and a 10mm spanner to remove and refit the bolt. I also have my IID and Icarsoft I930 next to the spare wheel.
I also keep a lithium starter, and a 12 Volt tyre inflator, and digital pressure gauge. Some gloves to keep my hands clean while working on the car at the roadside, and a boot mat which will double up as a floor mat to keep my clothes clean. I also keep my IID and Icarsoft I930 next to the spare wheel.
I also have a pack of fuses, a roll of black insulation tape and 20 feet of 5 Ton nylon rope just in case.
There's a lot of extra space in the boot, which is ideal for hiding some essentials away from normal car luggage. 2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Soon to be sold.
Hyundai Ionic 5 Ultimate on order.
Gone. 2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE.

Bobupndown wrote:

Wow you're prepared.😯 (I like chips)

DEG5Y wrote:

Only if he breaks down in his garden next to his shed!



He must have heard a rumour Freelanders aren't reliable!

Maybe someone should start a thread on

"Tools I bought but never use, it seemed a good idea at the time"

You can never have too many tools. 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)