Freelander (LN) V6-2.5L (2004)
Positive Crankcase Ventilation: All Technical Service Bulletins
Campaign - Engine Breather Kit Installation
No:
SB127
Ref:
Issue:
1
Date:
30 January 2004
SERVICE ACTION
Engine Breather Freezing
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
NOTE:
This Service Action affects ONLY vehicles sold or in Retailer inventory in Canada, and in Alaska. Retailers should always refer to the Warranty
Inquiry screen to verify that a specific vehicle is subject to this Service Campaign. Note the staggered VIN break.
Freelander (LN)
2A353298 to 2A399999
2A200001 to 4A296602
Build Date
up to 14 October 2003
SITUATION:
BREATHER ICING IN COLD DRIVING CONDITIONS
Vehicles driven in ambient temperatures below -20° C (-4° F), at speeds of 97kph (60 mph) or higher for a period in excess of one hour may experience
a condition where the part-load breather pipe becomes blocked by ice. The blockage forces all the breather gases through the full-load breather. In
extreme circumstances the full-load breather may also become blocked which increases the crankcase pressure.
A blocked breather will result in poor driveablity, lack of performance or the potential for oil leaks. The pressure can rise to a level that blows out the
camshaft seals or unseats the dipstick.
RESOLUTION:
INSTALL ENGINE BREATHER KIT
In the affected areas at the next service opportunity, install the engine breather kit as outlined in this Service Action bulletin.
PARTS INFORMATION:
LBF500080K
Breather kit
Qty 1
5 door models 2A353298 to 2A399999
2A20001 to 3A239591
LBF500070K
Breather kit
Qty 1
ALL 3 door models up to 4A296602
5 door models between 3A239592 and 4A296602
Kit components
^
Vacuum enhancer (Enhancer different between kits)
Qty 1
^
Air cleaner mounting bracket
Qty 1
^
Clip (vacuum enhancer to air cleaner mounting bracket) Qty 1
^
Clip (vacuum enhancer to vacuum enhancer)
Qty 1
^
Breather pipe ..
Qty 1
AS4OO WARRANTY CLAIMS (CANADA ONLY)
H127 (Option A)
Time 0.40 hrs.
Install revised engine breather kit 5 door models up to 3A239591
H127 (Option B)
Time 0.40 hrs.
Install revised engine breather kit ALL 3-door models up to 4A296602 5 door models between 3A239592 and 4A296602
DDW WARRANTY CLAIMS: