yep it sure is, but but .....
yep it sure is, but but .....
freebiker
Well-Known Member
It's an option.
But a few things to think about with a V6...
They still have head gasket problems
Parts are harder to buy for the KV6 compared to the 1.8k (1.8k is an enthuiast engine, you can even buy parts off Caterhams website)
Petrol consumption will be a LOT higher.
But a few things to think about with a V6...
They still have head gasket problems
Parts are harder to buy for the KV6 compared to the 1.8k (1.8k is an enthuiast engine, you can even buy parts off Caterhams website)
Petrol consumption will be a LOT higher.
JonFre
Active Member
Thank you all for your ever so helpful replies.
We don't want a diesel. They are at least £1500 to £2000 dearer or much older with higher miles for the same money.
I can't see how every petrol Freelander will have problems or there would have been a massive recall and they wouldn't be Land Rover's number one selling car.
Think I'll try another forum where the members aren't so blinkered and just out of interest, how many of you have actually owned Freelanders or is your prejudice purely second hand?
Don't shoot the messenger(s).
freebiker
Well-Known Member
Ok i admit, that one was to wind you up Sean
I'll stop now.
that's all fine, as long as you also admit that telling the OP to spend 6K on a hippo was another "wind up"
freebiker
Well-Known Member
Nope sorry. I personally wouldn't spend that much myself as i see nothing wrong with buying a slightly older or higher mileage car but if he wants one that new then that's the price he'll be prepared to pay.
I'd advise him to shop around and TRY and find one cheaper though.
I'd advise him to shop around and TRY and find one cheaper though.
He asked - he was told.
Let him ignore the advice - its his money, not ours.
Goid luck to him - i certainly wont loose any sleep over it.
Let him ignore the advice - its his money, not ours.
Goid luck to him - i certainly wont loose any sleep over it.
Northern Irelander
Well-Known Member
£5995 is still a bit pricey, haggle hard and be prepared to walk away, (petrols are dropping and about time too) Does the warranty cover hgf?
According to our very own faults poll, the Td4 is more unreliable than the two petrol engines combined
1.8 2005 has 115bhp, MEMS 3 computer on the new models can be remapped too.
MLS gasket has part number LVB 500190, might be in the service history?
If not check for the ickle grey tab at the front of the engine, passenger side above the serial number, inbetween exhaust manifold and blue sensor on the coolant outlet (pic below)
According to our very own faults poll, the Td4 is more unreliable than the two petrol engines combined
1.8 2005 has 115bhp, MEMS 3 computer on the new models can be remapped too.
MLS gasket has part number LVB 500190, might be in the service history?
If not check for the ickle grey tab at the front of the engine, passenger side above the serial number, inbetween exhaust manifold and blue sensor on the coolant outlet (pic below)
Attachments
Last edited:
a don't suppose you'd care to argue that it's a true reflection of the 2 engines like for like reliability
Northern Irelander
Well-Known Member
a don't suppose you'd care to argue that it's a true reflection of the 2 engines like for like reliability
No I won't argue that case, the diesels are turbos, the petrols are normal aspirated engines, they're not like for like
Td4's are problematic to the extent that they have more votes, but the reasons for their unreliability are different...........still a problem is a problem.
Plus the 1.8k will soldier on even with minor hgf, it's end of life for a Td engine with gasket failure
Turner engineering had a report in one of the LR magazines, less are buying recon Td5's, the Tdi's are more popular, now there's a true reflection of two engines
I don't know about you, but I didn't buy my Freelander because it was the most reliable car I could find. I bought it because I liked it. The OP want a petrol Freelander and asks how he can best prevent hgf. Then you come along and tells him it not the most reliable car in the world. Great, I suppose you've got a Corolla?
taking advice given here isn't mandatory, so if the OP wants to ignore the FACT that he's potentially buying a an unreliable vehicle that's his problem - ave said it before, a fool and his money are easily parted
You cant - It is due to poor design in the first place and cavitation within the block and head. You can reduce the likelyhood, and nullify some of tyhe symptoms, but you cant prevent it. all the latest mods and fixes still do not prevent SEQUENTIAL HGF in petrol freelanders.
Remote thermostat, EWP that carries on after engine switch off, properly maintained cooling system, might reduce it a bit - but still be prepared to dig very deep in to your wallet.
See post #30
JonFre
Active Member
WHY, WHY, WHY.....do you people get so excited just because the poor bloke wants a petrol engine.
They are most certainly not a PILE OF ****E. Give someone a chancve to have their own opinion and make their own choices. Give advice by all means but for gods sake..grow up.
My petrol is superb...it aint economical...but diesel is mre sexpensive so its atrade off...my hg has been repsired under warranty...now i am a little extra cautious in looking after it.
Give people a chance or go home.
They are most certainly not a PILE OF ****E. Give someone a chancve to have their own opinion and make their own choices. Give advice by all means but for gods sake..grow up.
My petrol is superb...it aint economical...but diesel is mre sexpensive so its atrade off...my hg has been repsired under warranty...now i am a little extra cautious in looking after it.
Give people a chance or go home.
chromiumuk
Well-Known Member
Thank you all for your ever so helpful replies.
We don't want a diesel. They are at least £1500 to £2000 dearer or much older with higher miles for the same money.
I can't see how every petrol Freelander will have problems or there would have been a massive recall and they wouldn't be Land Rover's number one selling car.
Think I'll try another forum where the members aren't so blinkered and just out of interest, how many of you have actually owned Freelanders or is your prejudice purely second hand?
If you really want it, then buy it but maybe try to find a good deal & save £1k to put away for a repair budget if you do need it.
Oh & by the way, I do own a Freelander, an 03 Td4 auto. I did some research before buying, though didn't find this forum till after buying mine. I've known for years through reading all sorts of car mags that the 1.8 K-series especially when fitted to the Freelander was a flawed design with some serious issues which is one reason I refused to even look at them. It was only when I arrived on here that I realised just how bad things were.
Then my dads elderly neighbour who had bought an 05 Rover 75 1.8 K-series brand new suffered hgf at I believe less than 30,000 miles, a year ago. Most Garages he took it to were either not interested or wouldn't guarantee that it would have a reasonable life so he repaired & got shot of it.
Mechanics in the trade call them kettles cause they'e forever boiling over.
I love Freelanders as folks on here will tell you - you have been warned................
