Hi Folk's. Got slipped liners and steam cleaning on 3 & 5 cylinders - 4.6 HSE. Done the research and can't understand why the head gasket fire ring sits outside of the liner.!?!? Can someone enlighten me please.? Goin to attempt to withdraw the shifted liners, clean-up then reseat with...

Guy's I'm hoping someone can help please.? Managed to rebuild the KV6 engine and had a new Jatco box from Ashcrofts fitted. Only problem now is the idle speed which sits at 1100 rpm, also sometimes struggles to start when hot. Checked the throttle postion sensor and the fast idle motor and...

My apologies Hippo, trust me to be barking up the wrong tree.! It's not the first time for me and won't be the last, I'm sure. It's thanks to You, MHM and ianda12 that I'm beginning to feel a bit more confident in attempting this rebuild. I'll keep in touch. Many thanks again. Salmo

Thanks Guy's for the comments, even Hippo's which I found mildly offensive but hey, one V6 'blessed' idiot to another, 'if you get the timing tool photo-copies, let me know' Ta-a salmo.

A lot of you must think I'm crazy but I'm determined to sort out this Freelander V6 of mine. I've managed to source the various bits I'm needing and the heads are about to be checked and the lot re-assembled. However I'm going to need the 'special' timing kit specific to the KV6 engine. Does...

Looking for a salvagable KV6 2.5lt engine. Mine lost oil pressure and wiped No.1 cylinder crank journal. Con-rod bigend is shot too :doh:. Does anyone have a reasonably priced KV6 engine/bottom end gathering dust somewhere.? I'm based in SW Scotland. Thanks - Salmo

Hi Folks. Just wondering if it would be possible to install a passenger airbag in my Freelander Xi.? Spoke with LR HQ & Franchised dealer...no joy here..!! Wouldn't commit themselves, 'didn't know' was the response. Seems to me that the SRS install might be standard throughout the Freelander...