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Well gasket changed and head back on and all working again, cost a little shy of 250 quid in total to get it done. To all those who have never tried to mend anything before, give it a go. I was forced to try this myself as I couldn't afford to get it done professionally, so I was kinda pushed...

Head off, trouble with the exhaust bolts but all sorted, didnt realise the cylinder head bolt would be that long. The gasket doesn't look damaged ....is this normal for a cylinder head gasket which has failed to function properly, e.g oil and water mixed, water in radiator vanished in minutes...

Thanks for all your help. Yes there are some marks on the cogs and they are at 12 o'clock, top dead center I hope.

Yes I realise that it is a very big job for a novice and I would prefer not to but needs must. I am going slowly and cautiously. I have disconnected all the radiator pipes, power steering belts etc, have taken off the timing belt and have marked the cogs so that I can put the belt (or a new...

Hi thanks yes perhaps I'll explain better. Cylider head gasket failure. I am trying to remove the head to take to a place to skim. I have managed to remove various bits and pieces prior to removing the head but I am stumped by the clip holding the fuel pipe to the injection system. It...

Hi all, I bought a T reg Freelander 1.8 petrol about 18months ago and love it, it does every thing I want from it but it has started going wrong and I don't have the money to send it to a garage. I have manged to some jobs on it but will probably come on here for advise on some of the more...

Hi I am new to fixing cars but I am having a go, but have come a little unstuck, and I would appreciate any help that anyone could offer. I am trying to remove the fuel pipe from my injection system (K1.8 petrol Freelander T reg). It is held by a very stiff plastic clip with a couple of lugs...