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Tosca



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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Stornoway Grey
Power Assisted Steering

2010 manual FL2, 146,000 miles, had from almost new. No unusual noises, when suddenly yesterday slight wining noise when turning, with power assistance on/off then no assistance. This was all within 1/2 hour. Opening bonnet, no spillage around reservoir or pump, however, car left a trail of fluid on road and a small amount of off colour fluid in chamber. Will this be a complete failure of piston on steering rack? Can anyone give me an idea of work involved and possible cost in garage, please

Post #404455 24th Feb 2021 4:11 pm
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GlynnB



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England 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Zermatt Silver

Usually one of the metal pipes in the right hand front wheel arch corrodes through. Why only one I don't know but you can only buy them as a paired assembly.


https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic34888.ht...ering+hose Silver 2009 HSE

Post #404457 24th Feb 2021 4:40 pm
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Tosca



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That's very helpful. Thank you

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Tosca



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Apart from it being dangerous, if I drive the car, will it do any damage to the power steering system?

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MotionInc



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If you are going to drive the vehicle with a power steering fluid leak, make sure to stop every time the pump starts to whine loudly and add fluid......no guarantees but you will likely minimize but not eliminate damage. Of course, you are going to be dripping fluid everywhere and are going to need a fair amount of PS fluid the longer the drive interval.

And, yes without power assist, it will be dangerous.

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PRadd



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 Dynamic Manual Santorini Black

Is power steering fluid some sort of hydraulic oil? I assume it is & if so please do not drive this on the roads until fixed - Oil, Diesel & many other fluid trails on the roads can be lethal to other road users - especially motorcyclists. 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 Manual Dynamic
1956/7 88" Series One Land Rover
1956/7 88" Series One Land Rover - undergoing restoration

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Tosca



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Thanks very much for advice

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SakoQuad



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Exactly the same happened to me last month! It was a pipe springing a leak.

I bought a litre of fluid from Halfords filled the resevior, turned engine on, turned steering side to side, topped up resevoir again and drove it 2 miles to the nearest garage to get it fixed.

It was a "generic" garage that has a decent reputation (but previously unused by me). They fitted LR parts and 2 hours labour which also included replacing two bonnet supports which chose the same time to stop working!

I decided I really couldnt risk driving the 28 miles to my usual LR garage!

Good luck with getting it fixed

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Tosca



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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Stornoway Grey

Thanks for that. I've ordered the pipes that people have referred to. Don't particularly want the car towed away, so will see if I can do the fix on my drive.

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Badger51



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Make sure you use the correct power steering fluid, CHF202 or equivalent. (Now Sold). 2008 Freelander 2 (Nazca Sand) SE TD4 Auto. Statutory write off & on WOVR for hail damage but still road legal.
171037Km as of 09/05/22
Superchips Bluefin Flash
Nanocom Evo II (also sold)

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Tosca



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I take it then, its important to use Pentosin CHF202, as opposed to any other quality fluids. I'll order some. Thanks

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Badger51



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It doesn’t have to be Pentosin but it must meet the CHF202 spec. I think Halfrauds sell a couple that are compatible. (Now Sold). 2008 Freelander 2 (Nazca Sand) SE TD4 Auto. Statutory write off & on WOVR for hail damage but still road legal.
171037Km as of 09/05/22
Superchips Bluefin Flash
Nanocom Evo II (also sold)

Post #404578 26th Feb 2021 11:37 pm
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Tosca



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That's OK then, as I can't get hold of Pentosin. Apart from the wheel arch lining and wheel, Do I need to remove the engine under shield for access?

Post #404583 27th Feb 2021 9:38 am
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Tosca



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How many Litres of fluid do you think I will need, as I can't find the capacity in any manual?

Post #404586 27th Feb 2021 9:44 am
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Badger51



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Try using the search button, there is plenty of info already on the forum re this. (Now Sold). 2008 Freelander 2 (Nazca Sand) SE TD4 Auto. Statutory write off & on WOVR for hail damage but still road legal.
171037Km as of 09/05/22
Superchips Bluefin Flash
Nanocom Evo II (also sold)

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