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zappa_princess

New Member

• Apr 24, 2018

• #1

hi guys so my freelander landrover 1.8 facelift needs a new head gasket and my garage quoating me over 1k to do it! im not really good with mechanics so dont feel i could do it myself... so what do i do! anyone know any garages in somerset that will do it alot cheaper or anyone know a mechanic that can come out to me. please help

 

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Hicap phill

Well-Known Member

• Apr 24, 2018

• #2

Would help if you said what motor it is .

 

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zappa_princess

New Member

• Apr 24, 2018

• #3

Hicap phill said:

Would help if you said what motor it is .

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sorry its freelander facelift 1.8 petrol

 

Spot1

Well-Known Member

• Apr 24, 2018

• #4

Talk to County Rovers in Taunton, just off Station Road. Good bunch in there.

 

freelance

Well-Known Member

• Apr 24, 2018

• #5

Or see if you can encourage @Nodge68

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Apr 24, 2018

• #6

zappa_princess said:

garage quoating me over 1k to do it!

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What is covered in that quote?
Has it overheated?
If yes to the latter, then it'll need a new head which would account for the high quote.

 

BryEvs

Member

• Apr 27, 2018

• #7

Paul Tutton pm me i will give uou his number he is in bridgwater

 

Alibro

Well-Known Member

• Apr 29, 2018

• #8

£1k

Don't walk away, RUN AWAY! They're cowboys trying to take advantage of a vulnerable female.
The engine in your Freelander is also in tens of thousands of Rovers and MG's and unfortunately has a well earned reputation for blowing head gaskets. it should be a simple job for any competent mechanic and shouldn't be any more than £600 tops.
Good luck