I've tried to explain what you all said to my father and said we should do our own checks first, based on the information I've received. I've been disregarded yet again, and a recovery truck has just picked it up. No doubt they will say it's a...

I'm curious, has anyone really heard of the TD4 HG failing, and the whole engine being damaged to overheating? Is it likely I have damaged the full engine? A thread on here from 2018 said it was rare this would happen, but it's 2025 now.

Thank you, Arctic. I will follow these steps :)

Thanks, Kev! Glad to be here. Oooh I did a lot of googling but didn't see about a sniff test - will give it a go! Cheers

Welcome to Lz pal.....my 3 words........ sniff test headgasket !!! (technically 4 but your splitting hairs lol) Google is your friend. ;) Cheers Kev

Hi everyone, I've just got my first car. A 2001, Freelander 1 TD4. To be honest, it's already showing problems after only four days of driving it. Up to 90km is fine, but as soon as I want to go faster, it moans and waits before it goes into...

Hi everyone, I've just got my first car. A 2001, Freelander 1 TD4. To be honest, it's already showing problems after only four days of driving it. Up to 90km is fine, but as soon as I want to go faster, it moans and waits before it goes into...