It wouldn't fire up. It turned over but refused to hold idle at all. The belt didn't snap but it was in REALLY bad condition. The timing it was in seemed "Okay" but it had to of slipped otherwise, WHY would by me changing it solve the issue? I'm thinking bent valve too right now :(...

Hahaha that post made me smile, "Interesting" eh? :Oooo what have I got myself into? :P I'm doubting a HGF too, just doesn't add up.. Would a 'Half-tooth' retard/advance cause this level of blow-by?

Alot of great feedback, thanks guys! :D If the marks are not accurate, how would I check if the Cams are timed correctly without using the timing marks on the cam gears? Head Gasket wise, how would it of failed? I understand that it might be but trying to get my head around it. Doesn't add up...

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...