Hi all. i'm new to this landrover game, i have a '03' reg freelander td4 when pulling away and steady throttle i am experiencing a rattle/knock from the engine, the car stutters slightly and has black smoke from exhaust, It sounds to me like a timing issue or fuel. Are there any problems with the diesel pumps or injectors on these cars? All help greatly appreciated, thanks

faulty injecto will play havoc with the engine so would try that first easy to find out slacken injectors one at a time if no difference in sound then thats the faulty one.
not sure what is on that belt or chain , easy fix first, then look at other problems goodluck faulty injecto will play havoc with the engine so would try that first easy to find out slacken injectors one at a time if no difference in sound then thats the faulty one. not sure what is on that belt or chain , easy fix first, then look at other problems goodluck

Thank you. Its got an upper and lower chain Thank you. Its got an upper and lower chain