Hey Guys,
I have a 1998 Freelander with the 1.8 K series under the bonnet. About 6 months ago, my uncle was driving it and as he pulled out from a junction, it died. It turned over but, refused to fire. To cut a long story short, mechanics looked at it and replaced ignition coil, fuel pump, dizzy etc.. etc.. to no avail. Been sitting there for months until I finally got time to look at it. I'm no mechanic but, I'm a massive engine nut and build um in me bedroom lol Diagnosed it right away, TIMING. As soon as I changed the tired looking cam-belt and timed her up again, it fires up.
Now.. it runs and turns over on the button. But... She doesn't run very nicely. I would say you could call it lumpy but, it does splutter due to the knackered exhaust so it's hard to tell. Lets just say it doesn't sound "right".
the most distinctive fault I can see is, exhaust gases are pouring out the oil cap and "Pushed" out the throttle body. After standing over the engine for about a minute you really feel like your ganna croak from carbon monoxide inhalation.
I've already taken the entire intake apart and changed the inlet gasket. Because of all this Blow-by I thought the inlet would be gunked up with oil but, it wasnt! So... what could it be?
- Head Gasket? - I guess it could go into the oil from there BUT these gases come out the filler cap immediately! no delay what so ever.
- Piston rings? - As before, this smoke it coming our immediately. wouldn't have time to circulate from the bottom to the top so quickly, right?
- Bent Ex Valve? - (See Compression results below)... Makes sense to me in theory...
- Stuck EGR? - Does this motor even have one? If so, where?
- Cracked Head? - Maybe.........
- Stem seals? - Would have to of REALLY failed to be that...
[ Compression results:]
Cylinder 1: 14 Bar
Cylinder 2: 13 Bar
Cylinder 3: 12.5 Bar
Cylinder 4: 11 Bar
ANY ideas and/or advice VERY much appreciated! I'm stuck what to do next Do I go ahead and pull the head off? All this smoke CAN'T be normal right?
Kindest regards,
Daz (From London)
I have a 1998 Freelander with the 1.8 K series under the bonnet. About 6 months ago, my uncle was driving it and as he pulled out from a junction, it died. It turned over but, refused to fire. To cut a long story short, mechanics looked at it and replaced ignition coil, fuel pump, dizzy etc.. etc.. to no avail. Been sitting there for months until I finally got time to look at it. I'm no mechanic but, I'm a massive engine nut and build um in me bedroom lol Diagnosed it right away, TIMING. As soon as I changed the tired looking cam-belt and timed her up again, it fires up.
Now.. it runs and turns over on the button. But... She doesn't run very nicely. I would say you could call it lumpy but, it does splutter due to the knackered exhaust so it's hard to tell. Lets just say it doesn't sound "right".
the most distinctive fault I can see is, exhaust gases are pouring out the oil cap and "Pushed" out the throttle body. After standing over the engine for about a minute you really feel like your ganna croak from carbon monoxide inhalation.
I've already taken the entire intake apart and changed the inlet gasket. Because of all this Blow-by I thought the inlet would be gunked up with oil but, it wasnt! So... what could it be?
- Head Gasket? - I guess it could go into the oil from there BUT these gases come out the filler cap immediately! no delay what so ever.
- Piston rings? - As before, this smoke it coming our immediately. wouldn't have time to circulate from the bottom to the top so quickly, right?
- Bent Ex Valve? - (See Compression results below)... Makes sense to me in theory...
- Stuck EGR? - Does this motor even have one? If so, where?
- Cracked Head? - Maybe.........
- Stem seals? - Would have to of REALLY failed to be that...
[ Compression results:]
Cylinder 1: 14 Bar
Cylinder 2: 13 Bar
Cylinder 3: 12.5 Bar
Cylinder 4: 11 Bar
ANY ideas and/or advice VERY much appreciated! I'm stuck what to do next Do I go ahead and pull the head off? All this smoke CAN'T be normal right?
Kindest regards,
Daz (From London)