Hello all...I'm going away with the caravan in a month, 1st time with the freelander,Had the car for about 18 months now,its a 2011 auto,replaced all the timing belts and waterpump,just wondering what spare parts to carry, I've heard about turbo pipes splitting , just not sure what to take,,any suggestions would be appreciated thanks mike

We carry some gorilla tape and some fuses and a few cable ties. The rest we rely on recovery firm as I would not know what to do with it anyway.

Prevention is better than cure, check everything that is a common issue before you go, other than that as previously mentioned but oil, coolant, PAS fluid, and crank sensor?

Have a good trip. 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.

From my experience the the FL2 is generally reliable.

So as long as you have serviced it on time, not neglected to check under the bonnet every so often, I would top up your fluids, and get on your way and enjoy yourself.

The weakest part of the FL2 seems to be the 12v Battery, so I would buy a Lithium Jump Starter so I can always get going if I have left it parked for too long, or over drained the battery with picnic/camping appliances.

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Intercooler hose let go on mine last year while towing the caravan. Nothing a little DIY in a supermarket carpark and later at the caravan site couldn't fix!










Have now bought these, must get round to fitting them before any more caravan capers next month.

 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)

After the submersible pump failed on the caravan once we carry a spare one of those now as thing’s always seems to break at night or away from shops.

Thanks for all your input...I'll just take the basics , gaffer tape and cable ties...
.Bobupndown where did you get the turbo pipe from? thats the one thing I hear about quite a lot..Its a pity they dont do sale or return as our non car loving sadiq khan is stopping me from driving soon
Finally get a car I like driving , does eveything I want it to do , and now have to get rid....THANKS Mr khan ( is that spelt right? )......mike

Ebay:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FREELANDER-2-TD...635-2958-0

Unfortunately these are only the intake side the pipes from the turbo to the intercooler don't seem to be available in silicone, but it's these ones that have the reputation for splitting. Normally the small upper one which is easy to change, naturally mine was the lower one which you have to take the bumper off to access. 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)

Got a set on order..do you know the diameter of the hose clips?

The original ones are stainless steel and will be perfectly OK to reuse. Standard 7mm bolt head. 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)

mike42 wrote:

Thanks for all your input...I'll just take the basics , gaffer tape and cable ties...
.Bobupndown where did you get the turbo pipe from? thats the one thing I hear about quite a lot..Its a pity they dont do sale or return as our non car loving sadiq khan is stopping me from driving soon
Finally get a car I like driving , does eveything I want it to do , and now have to get rid....THANKS Mr khan ( is that spelt right? )......mike

Get an i6, as those are ULEZ compliant, which I found out after buying one.  2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Soon to be sold.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate on order.
Gone. 2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE.

I might have to, going to wait to see what happens 1st, I hear its going to the high court next month
we can all hope anyway thanks to all who replied ..mike