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I've checked and the old stat was removed, I've noticed the top hose in under a lot of pressure, just wish I understood why the external stat has opened. Just out of curiosity I dipped my wife's cooking thermometer in the header tank, it showed 65 deg C with engine running at normal temp,mi know...

Hi, I haven't checked that, will do for sure, am I right in saying that the old one needs leaving in but with the center section being removed? I'm sure I saw that in a link somewhere , Cheers Steve

Hello, I am hoping some members may be able to help me diagnose my cooling problem. It's an 2001 1.8 k series engine. I replaced the headgasket with a multi layer kit just as a matter of precaution, the engine has one of those external aftermarket sealed unit. I have bled the system via the...

Finally problem sorted today!! It turns out that the cam sprockets were infact 180 degrees out! The engineering company by mistake had put the pins in the wrong holes on the sprockets. I was unable to remove these myself so i had a local Landy Garage sort this for me. I am pleased this is now...

Hu Guys, Thanks again for your input, I am trying all your ideas still. Still no luck so far. The cams were removed by the engineering company that skimmed the head. To be honest he said that it didnt really need doing but since i asked to have it done anyway he did. The cams were removed but...

Found the fuel switch, it must be on a micro switch since it didnt seem to have either an up or down position? I pressed it anyways a few times and it hasnt made a difference. It really wants to start but at best i cant get it past a lumpy tickover, if i try and give it some throttle it just...

Many thanks to you all, Your comments are useful. Fuel pump is working, I can hear it when ignition is turned on, However, I cant smell excessive unburnt fuel, and i wasnt aware of the fuel inertia switch? Could someone please advise where this is located? Will also check down the electrical...

Hi, Thanks for your reply, I did not remove the bottom pulley at all, i didnt see the need too since i had left the cam belt in position and wasnt going to replace it. so assumed that by using the mark on the lower cam cover case would be ok. the one that is in the 12 oclok position. If my...

Hi, I have a Freelander MY02 1.8 Petrol Commercial. This is my forst Freelander which i have enjoyed alot since owning it 6 months ago. It had only done 36k miles when i bought it. Sonce owning it i have done 7k miles. A week ago the head gasket went :( It seems this is a regular problem...