The engine wasn't moved so can't see the liners moved... Could it be the inlet manifold that's been a b**ch

Ill try get hold of a tester from somewhere. How will I know if the liners are loose.. The idle was really rough... I changed the inlet gasket for a new one when I took it off...

haha @Northern Irelander.themileage is about 110,000 so not rocket ship miles.gonna strip it again this weekend and send it off.

White smoke... Not steam... Didn't turn engine while head was off..mayo was on filler cap and on dipstick...

@Northern Irelander at first it was just coolant out of exhaust with no mayo.. When I changed the gasket without skimming.. Same smoke but mayo this time within ten mins of doing it...not sure what went wrong.... Lost all coolant almost immediately

I'll get the head skimmed and tested. Cheaper than another engine.just need car on road ASAP..

Think the head has had it... I've found one that's had the hg/timing done. I'll change the clutch while it's out.

I'm doing it.. But if its not a straight swap then I'll go for the same engine.,not a newer one

Sorry, its a 1.8 non vvc k series

My hippo has lost her engine. Been on ebay and seen a couple of replacement engines. Will a 2004/5 engine fit my 1999 freelander 1 or will I have to mess about

I've used the company before and they are ok.. The temp went up on way to work this morning but not quite into red.. I topped coolant up.. Started her up.. There was white smoke coming from the exhaust. Its been using water for a while and I was expecting it to happen

Well the dreaded head gasket has gone.. Burst a pipe on way home. Bodged it today till I can get a new one.. Car missing then lots of white smoke... .... Didn't over heat at all so gonna try sort it this weekend. Seen this on fleabay 120326335590.. It's close to me but is it worth it.. Its...

On the three door, is it possible to put a motor on the rear windows. So I don't have to keep going into back to open/close them. Some different coupe cars have them eg bmw coupe. Has anyone done or thought of this.. Cheers nick

Cheers guys

Will the door cards from a f/l model fit an early hippo. Im looking at a new interior and cards come with it. Mine is a 3 door. Another silly questin will the cards from 05 door fit on a 3 door...

Its snapped where it fits the bracket. Is it such a hard job as i need my car for work.and any idea on how much for fitting at garage

Haha i wish

Thanks guys... Bloody clutch cable has gone on way home... Not happy

Danyou.. I looked at that and to be honest thats kinda scary haha. But sounds like fun

Im looking to replace the engine in my hippo. I currently have the 1.8 k series. Im wanting more power as she is a bit on the slow side. I know there is a v6 but have been told they very underpowered. Im not bothered about the 4wd system. Any ideas on what i can drop under the bonnet. Or is it...