Hi guys, I have a 2004 freelander 12.4 V6 auto (petrol). Yesterday whilst out the engine just died, lost post power slowed then lights on dash lit up and it stopped..... Tried to restart and it tried but wouldn't so got breakdown out he out diagnostics on to it and it showed over fueling on banks 1 & 2 but could not start so towed home. Any ideas ?????? all help appreciated.
Freelander 1 Engine cutting out
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How did he check the timing belts? There are 3 on the KV6.
Most definitely. If a belt fails, the engine will need at least top end rebuild.
The KV6 doesn't generally just stop running, unless some serious mechanical failure occurs.
The covers must be removed to check the timing belts.
Yes indeed. A huge bill, well over £1K, probably closer to £2K, if reputable LR specialist is doing the work.
Is there no record of the belts being changed? They should be changed at 60K miles or 5 year intervals. So it should be on its 3rd set by now.
The KV6 is a completely different engine compared to the K4 fitted to the MGF. They share only one common component, which are the cylinder liners. Everything else is different.
Can you post a video of it cranking over on YouTube?
I will try and do it tomorrow if I get the chance as working
