Alibro
Well-Known Member
We could go round in circles like so many others have done about the cause of HGF in K Series engines but it is a well documented issue, probably with more than one cause. As Tony said other car manufacturers had similar issues but addressed them. For reasons best known to Rover group management (probably cost) they never did and the upgraded HG many talk about is at best a sticking plaster on a gaping wound.
The bottom line is, if you have a K series you need to be on the lookout for the signs ie, mayo in the oil, over pressure and/or oil in the header tank etc. If your lucky you might get 50 to 60k miles between HGF, if not 10 to 20k is not unusual especially if you or your mechanic are not competent.
If you catch it early it is a relatively cheap easy fix, if not and your stopped at the roadside with steam pouring out the head will probably be damaged.
As for cooling capacity of Freelanders I think it must be pretty good, I've never heard the fans cut starting in either of my K series cars even in start stop traffic so there may be no issue with waterless coolant but unless someone tries it then we're only speculating without any facts.
The bottom line is, if you have a K series you need to be on the lookout for the signs ie, mayo in the oil, over pressure and/or oil in the header tank etc. If your lucky you might get 50 to 60k miles between HGF, if not 10 to 20k is not unusual especially if you or your mechanic are not competent.
If you catch it early it is a relatively cheap easy fix, if not and your stopped at the roadside with steam pouring out the head will probably be damaged.
As for cooling capacity of Freelanders I think it must be pretty good, I've never heard the fans cut starting in either of my K series cars even in start stop traffic so there may be no issue with waterless coolant but unless someone tries it then we're only speculating without any facts.