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Our Freelander is 2003, 65K miles.
My mechanic believes my head gasket has gone. He reports milky oil and I have seen some of the so called mayonaise build up under the oil filler cap.
I am loosing about 2 pints of coolant every 20 miles and there are no signs of leaks around thermostat housing or in the
I will have him check the coolant pump as it sounds like that might also contribute to a hidden leak.
The mechanic appears to be very good and they work on many on Land Rovers as well as other imports.
Assuming it is the Head Gasket:
1. Is $1500 a fair price for changing gasket on both banks of the V6 including machining if necessary?
2. I have read that there is a need to check liner clearance vs top of engine; does that apply to the V6 as well?
3. What other PM tasks should I roll into this job given the access etc. Assume timing belt and water pump? (what is reasonable incremental cost for this?)
Thanks in advance
R
Our Freelander is 2003, 65K miles.
My mechanic believes my head gasket has gone. He reports milky oil and I have seen some of the so called mayonaise build up under the oil filler cap.
I am loosing about 2 pints of coolant every 20 miles and there are no signs of leaks around thermostat housing or in the
I will have him check the coolant pump as it sounds like that might also contribute to a hidden leak.
The mechanic appears to be very good and they work on many on Land Rovers as well as other imports.
Assuming it is the Head Gasket:
1. Is $1500 a fair price for changing gasket on both banks of the V6 including machining if necessary?
2. I have read that there is a need to check liner clearance vs top of engine; does that apply to the V6 as well?
3. What other PM tasks should I roll into this job given the access etc. Assume timing belt and water pump? (what is reasonable incremental cost for this?)
Thanks in advance
R