Landrover Freelander for short commute?

[Kent]

Amazing how many people still religiously stick to that thinking too...

Yeah,, sheeple

 

[TechnicAl]

And most of the engines and gear boxes are good for a few hundred thousand miles Remember when 80k was dangerous territory

certainly do....once bought a Cortina that was perfect condition but it had done 100,000 miles.........Id only had it a week or two when it started spewing out the black smoke and then not much later the back axle started growling.......there was a local machine shop that specialised in boring out cylinders and refitting new. They were always busy....I went past the place not long ago and I noticed the other day they had closed

Still people quote 100,000 MOTORWAY miles as if makes a difference

 

[Gareth J]

Still people quote 100,000 MOTORWAY miles as if makes a difference

I'd consider a vehicle more valuable if I could know it's done mostly long journeys. But trusting the "high days and holidays, one, careful, lady, vicar owner...." is very trusting.

I'd like cars to come with a life log; average speed, number of startups, average mpg....etc. would be so simple for manufacturers to do nowadays.

Instead, got to look at subtle things like seat bolster and gearknob wear.

I probably overthink things.

 

[keithski122]

I wouldn't bother looking att seat bolster wear.I repair loads that have only done low milage, especialy volvos, mercedes, actually lots of european cars.

 

[Gareth J]

I wouldn't bother looking att seat bolster wear.I repair loads that have only done low milage, especialy volvos, mercedes, actually lots of european cars.

That's what I mean. Don't need an estimate of mileage, that's written on the odometer. But the number of times a driver gets in/out relative to that mileage helps make a decision about the sort of life a car's had. Fewer longer trips or more numerous, shorter trips. Seats wear faster on the latter.

 

[Fazerruss]

I've decided to also look at Suzuki vitaras, they seem to be slightly cheaper and so I could get more for my money.
Anyone got experience of them on a 07 to 10 plate?

 

[Robotstar5]

I've decided to also look at Suzuki vitaras, they seem to be slightly cheaper and so I could get more for my money.
Anyone got experience of them on a 07 to 10 plate?

I've had a 10 plate Grand Vitara for nearly 5 years and no complaints

 

[Kent]

That's what I mean. Don't need an estimate of mileage, that's written on the odometer. But the number of times a driver gets in/out relative to that mileage helps make a decision about the sort of life a car's had. Fewer longer trips or more numerous, shorter trips. Seats wear faster on the latter.

Now some don't know this but I was a car trader for a few years.
Peddle rubbers, steering wheel and gear leaver top wear will very well demonstrate milage and if its genuine. Seat wear not so great because its very weight related.
Will also show you how much someone has been on the clutch and brakes so motorway miles can be assessed.
Don't know how prevalent clocking is today but then it was very common (or rather disconnecting the speedo if it was a private )

 

[Fazerruss]

I've pulled the trigger on nice 08 Grand Vitara 1.9 diesel. Looking around at parts prices it shouldn't be to bad if I end up replacing either the DPF or the EGR but I'll give it a good run a couple of times a week.
Has anyone got a link to service manuals for these? Haynes don't do one and if needs be I'll buy one off eBay even though it will probably have originally been downloaded from the web

 

[Robotstar5]

Which engine has it got?, some of them have Renault or Peugeot? engines designed for transverse mounting so it's a nightmare accessing the oil filter.

 

[Fazerruss]

Renault FQ9
I've managed to find manual for the engine but it would be nice to have one for the whole car.
I'm trying to work out if it has more than one fuel filter, some sources on the web mention an additional filter housed in the fuel tank but my local motor factors says there is only one listed?

 

[Robotstar5]

Renault FQ9
I've managed to find manual for the engine but it would be nice to have one for the whole car.
I'm trying to work out if it has more than one fuel filter, some sources on the web mention an additional filter housed in the fuel tank but my local motor factors says there is only one listed?

Quote from one of the Suzuki forums...

I have just spent the most frustrating Sunday of my life on my back in my driveway trying to change the oil filter in my 2009 DDis. I'd heard that it was difficult since the Suzuki engineers had used the Renault Laguna F9Q engine and squeezed it in to the engine space, turning it from north to south. (To find the oil filter stand facing the engine compartment and its on the right of the engine block halfway down, almost invisible to the naked eye from above but slightly visible from below)

 

[Fazerruss]

Oil filter isn't a problem as I can put the car on the lift and go underneath if necessary. Still not sure if there is a second fuel filter though. Looking through eBay there appears to be 2 types and 2 prices but no information which would suggest there is an in tank filter besides the one in the engine bay next to the primer bulb.

 

[Rig Pig]

Quote from one of the Suzuki forums...

I have just spent the most frustrating Sunday of my life on my back in my driveway trying to change the oil filter in my 2009 DDis. I'd heard that it was difficult since the Suzuki engineers had used the Renault Laguna F9Q engine and squeezed it in to the engine space, turning it from north to south. (To find the oil filter stand facing the engine compartment and its on the right of the engine block halfway down, almost invisible to the naked eye from above but slightly visible from below)

It drives the gearbox from the crank pulley!

 

[Robotstar5]

It drives the gearbox from the crank pulley!

I thought the F9Q engine was designed for transverse mounting and Suzuki had fitted it longitudinally? hence the access problems.

 

[Fazerruss]

I thought the F9Q engine was designed for transverse mounting and Suzuki had fitted it longitudinally? hence the access problems.

Yes it is mounted longitudinal

 

[Fazerruss]

Giving it a once over today. I removed the sump plug and there was a bit of a gusher!!



I painted my my workshop floor not too long ago

I'm going to have to replace the injector seals too. There is a nasty niff coming in to the cabin (for once it is not coming from me) when the heater is on and the car is stationary. I suspect fuel is leaking on top of the head and being boiled off.

 

[Fazerruss]

The service ended up taking longer than expected. The source of the fumes was due to a failed injector seal letting exhaust gases out of the top of the cylinder head.
You can see it's all black around no 1 injector.