Hello,
I have tried posting this in the Freelander section but thought it might have a wider appeal.
About 6 months before I retired in Jan(13) the car that I used to get to work died on me. I had to replace it VERY asap and the Freelander was the first available vehicle that came to light. I bought it with the intention of selling it on when I retired but (second mistake) decided to keep it to see out the Winter. Some time in Feb the Head Gasket gave up the ghost and I (third mistake), having been a hgv mechanic some 35 years ago and now having the time, decided to break out my tools and have ago.
Engine stripped down, Head skimmed, all new gaskets etc. rebuilt, started and run (3 times) it now refuses to fire up.
I'm now running out of time to spend on it. The old saying of the retired 'I don't know how I had time to go to work' comes in with a vengance very shortly. Which leaves me with three options. 1. to sell it as it is// 2. to get someone to repair it and then sell it// 3. to leave it stood on the drive until I get time. It seems to me that all three options have the same financial outcome.
The bodywork is good condition and all the electrics etc work. the mileage is low for it's year and several new parts have been fitted, including a new Engine Management System and front and center exhaust pipes.
If there is any body interested in this vehicle I would be happy to discuss it further. I have no idea of its worth but I am prepared to haggle. Sooner rather than later as the sun and foreign climes are starting to becken.
I have tried posting this in the Freelander section but thought it might have a wider appeal.
About 6 months before I retired in Jan(13) the car that I used to get to work died on me. I had to replace it VERY asap and the Freelander was the first available vehicle that came to light. I bought it with the intention of selling it on when I retired but (second mistake) decided to keep it to see out the Winter. Some time in Feb the Head Gasket gave up the ghost and I (third mistake), having been a hgv mechanic some 35 years ago and now having the time, decided to break out my tools and have ago.
Engine stripped down, Head skimmed, all new gaskets etc. rebuilt, started and run (3 times) it now refuses to fire up.
I'm now running out of time to spend on it. The old saying of the retired 'I don't know how I had time to go to work' comes in with a vengance very shortly. Which leaves me with three options. 1. to sell it as it is// 2. to get someone to repair it and then sell it// 3. to leave it stood on the drive until I get time. It seems to me that all three options have the same financial outcome.
The bodywork is good condition and all the electrics etc work. the mileage is low for it's year and several new parts have been fitted, including a new Engine Management System and front and center exhaust pipes.
If there is any body interested in this vehicle I would be happy to discuss it further. I have no idea of its worth but I am prepared to haggle. Sooner rather than later as the sun and foreign climes are starting to becken.