eightinavee
Well-Known Member
I belted a hole through the bottom with a sharp punch on ours - Sorted !when did you last look in the rear tool cubby?
freelanderlover
New Member
This morning, putting my tow rope back in haha, bone dry mate, do I have a special edition!!
Hippo
Lord Hippo
Yes. But they're all tratter boys....
Hippo
Lord Hippo
Have a look at post 9 = http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f9/what-lock-freelanders-163164.html
And this will explain a lot = http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/1458182-post24.html
And this will explain a lot = http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/1458182-post24.html
freelanderlover
New Member
Whats a tratter boy???
A delusional masochist.
chromiumuk
Well-Known Member
I drilled several in mine, coated the whole box in liquid plastic then waxoyled the whole boot floor. Ditched the carpet & fitted a genuine LR rubber boot mat. No more problems.
freelanderlover
New Member
Think I shall check mine a bit closer, sounds like a nice way to pass a couple of hours, lots of little projects to do now, money and time pending. Has anyone tried fitting a raised air intake to a non v6?
Hippo
Lord Hippo
Someone who drives one of these:
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freelanderlover
New Member
Haha, now I see. Thats brave mind isnt it, dont be upsetting them...
I've had a Frerelander 1 V6 Auto from new (51 Reg) and had a few problems with it, Not all due to the engine.
VIS valves. (engine)
Coolant leak from thermostat housing and associated elbow and pipe.(engine)
Sun roof mech., Rear diff. bushes, tailgate handle.
I have had to fix various bits on other peoples Freelanders, not related to the V6 engine.
Wanted to sell the car this year as it is getting on a bit, but was out voted by the wife
Would I buy another freelander ?
No, not because of the V6 engine, but because of the drive train problems they are prone too, that could happen at any time
Oh, don't expect to average more than 20 to the gallon
VIS valves. (engine)
Coolant leak from thermostat housing and associated elbow and pipe.(engine)
Sun roof mech., Rear diff. bushes, tailgate handle.
I have had to fix various bits on other peoples Freelanders, not related to the V6 engine.
Wanted to sell the car this year as it is getting on a bit, but was out voted by the wife
Would I buy another freelander ?
No, not because of the V6 engine, but because of the drive train problems they are prone too, that could happen at any time
Oh, don't expect to average more than 20 to the gallon
autotecsheffield
New Member
If you find one that has had history of having the head gaskets done, bonus. Also check it's history for having any of the 4WD system replaced, another bonus if it's been right.
I do KV6's day in, day out, both on FL's and the MG-Rovers. When the headgaskets go it's is 90% of the time due to a coolant leak elsewhere; thermostat, w/pump, inlet gaskets etc. What kills the gaskets is the leak being ignored and the car being driven hot on low coolant and the liners sink and the heads go soft. The OE gaskets are multi layer, so don't fail in the same way the single layer 1.8K gaskets, which do fail on their on accord!
The weak poing on FL's IMO is the 4WD gubbins. Very capable when in good working order but not very long-lived, and expensive to replace (hence why I'm on true FWD). It won't win any traffic light Grand Prix' either, mainly due to the auto box, but if you find one with some history it could be an excellent winter hack.
I do KV6's day in, day out, both on FL's and the MG-Rovers. When the headgaskets go it's is 90% of the time due to a coolant leak elsewhere; thermostat, w/pump, inlet gaskets etc. What kills the gaskets is the leak being ignored and the car being driven hot on low coolant and the liners sink and the heads go soft. The OE gaskets are multi layer, so don't fail in the same way the single layer 1.8K gaskets, which do fail on their on accord!
The weak poing on FL's IMO is the 4WD gubbins. Very capable when in good working order but not very long-lived, and expensive to replace (hence why I'm on true FWD). It won't win any traffic light Grand Prix' either, mainly due to the auto box, but if you find one with some history it could be an excellent winter hack.
AngelEyz666
New Member
I have a 2.5 V6 and to be honest mine has been ok. No head gasket problems as that is mainly the 1.8 petrol that suffers with head gasket problems. (My brother had 2 and both went on him several times) The kits they bought out for the head gasket problem are a complete waste of time and money.
I have had a few problems with mine but NOT at the fault of the car it was the fault of useless AA mechanics. I would recommend going for the 2.5 V6 as they are the only one of the freelanders with any balls.
I have had a few problems with mine but NOT at the fault of the car it was the fault of useless AA mechanics. I would recommend going for the 2.5 V6 as they are the only one of the freelanders with any balls.
the only balls is the complete bollocks you have spouted
do NOT touch a petrol freelander unless you have VERY deep pockets.
I recently bought a Freelander V6, 2002 reg. It is true that there is a significant difference in the fuel economy over the diesel (I average 24mpg) however when I weighed it up based on fuel I opted for the V6 because it costed me £1,500 less than the diesel and if I keep it for a couple of years (and don't have any engine issues) I'll still be way in front in terms of cost over the diesel (I only do around 5,000 miles per year).
From what I understand having read through quite a few threads on the forum, although the V6 can have HGF, if you regularly check your oil and coolant (and get it checked straight away if anything seems amiss), you'll probably be fine.
I'm not suggesting that the diesel model isn't very good - I'm sure it is. For me though - I just couldn't justify the £1,500 extra cost, just for the diesel engine.
Andy.
From what I understand having read through quite a few threads on the forum, although the V6 can have HGF, if you regularly check your oil and coolant (and get it checked straight away if anything seems amiss), you'll probably be fine.
I'm not suggesting that the diesel model isn't very good - I'm sure it is. For me though - I just couldn't justify the £1,500 extra cost, just for the diesel engine.
Andy.
Hippo
Lord Hippo
The sooner yer get a coolant leak fixed, the less damage you'll do to yer engine. If the damage has gone too far then it's too late. Many cars suffer hgf as a secondary fault. More often than not the cause is coolant leaking in Freelanders. There are other issues but these can be hard for owners to spot themselves. Keeping an eye on the water level is a good thing to do. I've fitted a level sensor to mine as per MHM's fred. v6's do tend to run quite hot. Fans come on around 109 dgrees on mine, according to me hawkeye (which I don't fully trust).
Hi,
I remember when we had a Rover 75, one way to test the cooling fan was to switch on the a/c because even if cold, with the a/c switched on, it caused the cooling fan to come on. Is this the same with the Freelander V6? 109 degrees before the fan kicks in does seem a little hot - I wonder whether there is a modification that activates it automatically at a lower temperature?
Andy.
