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[entilzh]

hello is there anyone on the other end of my net connection??
im a newbie to 4wd's landies and freebies picked up a 10/01 td4 last week with 114000 on it already love it (to my statesmans discust) just a couple of questions
1/ tyers i have te standard 15 s will need new tyers soonish an thinking of getting some 16s or wouls i be better sticking with 15 will mainly be tarmac with some of foad and if i can find some like minded ppl some serious stuff as well
2/ chipping the td4 whats good and what to avoid is it worth it?
3/ mods that realy need to be done for reliablity ect
hoping for some answers soonish

[Mick_Marsh]

I'm here.
Welcome to the forum.
I know nothing of Freelanders. Someone who does will be along soon.

Interesting forum name you have. Not a B5 fan by chance?

[entilzh]

hi mick thanks for te welcome and in the words of a vorlon "yes"

[Mick_Marsh]

You'll find vorlon (on this forum) is another B5 fan.

[101RRS]

Tyre selection is limited for the 15" wheels so going 16" is a good option. I sourced some genuine 16" rims off ebay and but BFG AT 225/70R16s which went well.

I cannot comment on chipping a TD4 but it can be done.

Not a lot of mods needed to improve reliability but keeping on top of maintenance and servicing is a must.

Garry

[woko]

with reliability, change the crankcase breather regularly (when these block up they cause the turbo to fail) and also remove the injectors and clean area that sits in the head and refit with new seals ( the injectors seize in the head and if you need to get them out you need to smash off the rocker cover and have the injectors machined out)

[entilzh]

thanks for the replys it seems 16" rims arnt easy to find well not in tassie anyway but ive been told that its a falcon stud pattern so if i go 16 then i may invest in steel rims untill i can find some alloys that are sutiable

[101RRS]

I bought my set for $120 the lot - here are some but I would tell him he is dreamin WHEELS & TYRES LANDROVER FREELANDER 16INCH - Carramar - NSW - $*499 (http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automotive/Wheels-Tyres-Parts-Accessories/Wheels-Tyres/AdNumber=AD003882002)

Also dreamin Land Rover & Range Rover wheel & tyre specials (http://www.graemecooper.com.au/wheels.htm)

More reasonable landrover freelander alloy wheels x5 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/landrover-freelander-alloy-wheels-x5-/280970022845?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item416b1e4fbd)

At this price you can afford to ship to tassie

I would be cautious about Falcon wheels - you will need to get the correct offset etc.

Garry

[entilzh]

hi guys i have found some 16 on the mainland but the guy asked me to make sure that they will fit before i get them sent as he had another guy try them and they were rubbing somewereunderneath but from what i can find out from forums is i need to get the same year as my freelander anyone had experence or know anyone whose tryed this at all
dont want a mistake before i commit

[Tib64]

The rims of the 98 Freelanders will not fit on the 01 ... my wife has a 2001 V6 and the 16" rims from the 98 will not fit ... they foul on the front disc brake calipers. The rims I tried were off a 98 1.8l 4cyl Manual Freelander.

Regards, Tib

[entilzh]

have found some 16 s from a 2001 v6 and am hoping they arrive next week if they dint fit im sure i can move them on bt im sure they will also my local garage are good at sourcing unusuial stuff so im sure they can help if need be
as they say nothing ventured nothing gained

[entilzh]

well the rims finaly got here have them fitted all ok rides no where as bouncy and the good thing is i still have the 15s for an off road adventure if i decide to and if i can find someont to go with

[SuperMono]

Well done, enjoy :cool:

[worane]

I always enjoy a Happy Ending. Good one.