Land Rover Freelander Head Gasket Failure
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The Freelander, wholly designed with Land Rover owned by the Rover Group, was born after market research in the late 1980s suggested that a market for compact off-roaders was likely to develop. In the early 1990s Rover Group had a very restricted product development budget and looked for a partner to develop the Freelander project, which was codenamed CB40 (after Canley Building 40, where the concept was initially developed). Rover's then-partner Honda declined and chose to develop its own CR-V model, which launched in 1997.
Technology is how you apply it!! Just wished that Land Rover had applied it to the Freelander 1 1.8 petrol. Stewart (nice pictures) stop drink the wine, it fuddles your mind!!! Dudkat, stop giving people false hope, the Freelander 1, 1.8 is an all time LEMON!!! You say that the Freelander 1, 1.8 petrol engine has been sorted by Land Rover. TOTAL CRAP!! YOU KNOW NOTHING!! So the engine liners could drop causing head gasket failure, and Land Rover has not recalled every Freelander 1, 1.8 petrol? If this happened with Ford or VW or Volvo or Renault they would have recalled all the cars, there is nothing on Wikipeadia on dropping engine liners on their cars. If you unfortunately own a 1.8 petrol Freelander 1, ring any Trade Dealer to see what it is worth. You will be very very disappointed. If you are thinking of buying a Freelander 1, even if it is at a very, very low price! Don't bother, this car will let you down, this car will cost you lots of money, especially if the head gasket fails, and it could happen. My advice is buy a Honda from a Honda dealer, they will treat you very well!!!! Hey Dudkat and Stewart you can change what Wikipeadia are saying about the Freelander 1. Its only a matter of time before they say it was an ALL TIME LEMON!!!!!
Sorry to hear of your troubles, if you had your headgasket repaired by Land Rover then they probably would have charged you an arm and a leg to do the repair. If its only the headgasket that has gone, then phone around in Switzerland to find a good jobbing garage, that should charge you nowhere near what Land Rover charge. Dudkat and Stewart please take note. Dudkat keeps harping on that the headgasket problem has been sorted, but obviously NOT. If Mitch's repair was done in 2008, then Land Rover would have used the new modifications. Surely a headgasket repair should last longer than this! Mitch, I would go back to the Land Rover garage that did the repair, they obviously did not do it correctly. I can't believe the way that they are treating you.
Hi, Looking at the quote, it seems to me like they have priced everything to be done without actually investigating the exact cause. Once the head gasket has been replaced, it is unlikely that a full overhaul would be needed a second time. Unfortunately, warranty is strict in terms of the time period offered and it was 12th September 2008 that the repair was done. Therefore, any parts fitted are now out of warranty. In terms of goodwill, again Land Rover has a policy of a one off contribution only, which you received against the repair last year. I have checked with our sales department, and the value of the car in full working order is only approximately £3000. I am afraid it is whether you think it is an economical repair to have done. Sorry, I cannot be of any further assistance in the matter.Regards Helen..... So thats that then!!! Unfortunately I cant take the car back as its been towed to a garage in Liestal, Basel and just for them checking the car and towing my bill is already at 600CHF (400GBP) Im now totally stuck as to what to do with the car. Value of car as valued by local garage in Basel: 8400 CHF Minus the following: Windscreen repair (big crack) I have no idea what the above additional costs add up to. I have no insurance right now on the car as it ran out while the car was out of action (my UK one) The choices are: 1. Fix car with local dealer and pay the 3700 CHF, get all the amendments made to the car, pay for new plates etc, get insurance etc and drive it till it dies (asking for a warranty on current work) It all seems such a waste its a lovely green 1.8 Petrol Freelander in mint condition other than this (major) issue I feel like number 1 is the best option but dont know if im just being stupid as I love(d) my shi**y car. Any advice would be great and sorry for the long rambling post Michelle
My heart goes out to you, as I was in the same position as you. Wife loved the car, I just could not afford the repair bills, which were horrendous. With my Freelander I put it on Ebay and sold to the highest bidder, I opened a bottle of champagne the day I got shot of it. The only car I have ever owned that I had a head gasket go - mine was like yours it blew 2 head gaskets. If you have not read this forum from the start then this is what went wrong with mine: Blew head gasket twice Transfer box failed CV joint in driveshaft failed Electric window controller, caught fire Top engine mounting broke Clutch went and so on and so on, think mine was made on a Monday! Might be worth contacting the Swiss Trading Standards, they might be able to help you? If you do go for option A, make sure you also take out a aftermarket Car Warranty from one of the reputable warrantee companies, so if the headgasket goes again - and there is a good chance that it will - then you will be covered. Hope everything goes well for you in the end.
>-----Previous Message----- My heart goes out to you, as I was in the same position as you. Wife loved the car, I just could not afford the repair bills, which were horrendous. With my Freelander I put it on Ebay and sold to the highest bidder, I opened a bottle of champagne the day I got shot of it. The only car I have ever owned that I had a head gasket go - mine was like yours it blew 2 head gaskets. If you have not read this forum from the start then this is what went wrong with mine: Blew head gasket twice Transfer box failed CV joint in driveshaft failed Electric window controller, caught fire Top engine mounting broke Clutch went and so on and so on, think mine was made on a Monday! Might be worth contacting the Swiss Trading Standards, they might be able to help you? If you do go for option A, make sure you also take out a aftermarket Car Warranty from one of the reputable warrantee companies, so if the headgasket goes again - and there is a good chance that it will - then you will be covered. Hope everything goes well for you in the end. Well done you wrote that without any reference to Stewart or Myself.. See, if you really concentrate and apply yourself you can manage a half decent post.
No reported headgasket failures with the new multilayered gasket. LOL!!! Well looks like your theory was wrong!! LOL!! Stop giving people false hope on the 1.8 Freelander, it an all time LEMON!!! LOL!!! LOL!!! Adverts Currently On Preloved - Place an ad here for free
Why not ring the Land Rover dealer that Mitch is referring to. Have Land Rover sorted the Freelander headgasket problem??? NO Please read Mitch's story again, does not sound made up to me!
Unfortunately Mitch has!!! So many Freelanders with so many blown head gaskets!!
like i said,over 18 months of trouble free motoring since my h/g replaced..ob the problem should not happen in the 1st place but it has and it aint gunna change BUT the replacement worked for me
Anyhoo.... the forum as been ruined by one person, unfortunately this has tainted my whole reason for being here AND to be honest i dont really care about this anymore. Mitch...if that is your real name....tough luck you will only get one goodwill claim.....take Dont Buys advise...he knows best. If Mitch isnt your real name.....get a life you know who you are!!
....."Lack of the MG Rover K18 and KV6 engines after the death of the MG Rover lead Land Rover to discontinue the model after 2006 in the U.S. and Canada. Technology is how you apply it!! Just wished that Land Rover had applied it to the Freelander 1 1.8 petrol. Stewart (nice pictures) stop drink the wine, it fuddles your mind!!! Dudkat, stop giving people false hope, the Freelander 1, 1.8 is an all time LEMON!!! You say that the Freelander 1, 1.8 petrol engine has been sorted by Land Rover. TOTAL CRAP!! YOU KNOW NOTHING!! So the engine liners could drop causing head gasket failure......." ................ ( ???????????????#@*&%)&& to you Rob. SCWxx) I don't miss a Beat fellow Freebie 'K18 killer' ....... my Labrador is 'charged....' .... wonder if you have big ears ......... ?? Reminder....... 'Red Wine' - was 'an expression' of NORMAL successful, human behaviour, in REACTION to 'skullduggery'..... this to enjoy a far more enjoyable life than reading your destructive LR Freebie excrement!! You must go thru '20 Kgs of Loo paper' every day in your Life ?? Gr8 for Tesco's!! I have never ever discussed a technical problem with an individual, 'SO' I do know the secret, Nil comment, whatsoever. But!!!!! You deserve a qualified and frank reply! As I have posted in past submissions, 'Get a Technical Qualification, and a good 4 or 5 years' practical behind you.' Until then, shut your trap 'Pea Brain'! You are no longer driving, and suffering 'Freebie Trauma' as you have described! So give it a break. I have embarassed myself by 'stooping' to your level on the Forum? I Should have followed my 'cold' ignorance feeling??? But, PB's like you deserve the reply, with the resultant negative comment! A BRILLIANTLY SUCCESSFUL,and WORKING 'K18' so far, I look forward to the trip! I, and many others support DUDKAT to the hilt, with his Technical Forum submissions - and, PLEASE ....... go and enjoy your 'Shopping Trolley Car' and, look after your Family. Good Bye PB xx The Pik is my life - Clocks! The Secret is, ..... do it thoroughly, and correctly ... 1st time ?? !! Stewart W - CT
Headgasket failure still happening on the Freelander 1.8 petrol. Please, please stop giving people false hope on this LEMON. Who's got egg on his face now. No Freelander headgaskets failed with the new modifications, what a lot of rubbish!!! Watch out there are idiots about!!!
Sorry, but it really does make my blood boil when people on this forum are telling other people that the 1.8 Freelander engine now does not suffer from headgasket problems. If Land Rover could not sort the problem out, how the heck can you or anyone else give advice on how to sort it out!! There are far too many post on the internet with people with 1.8 Freelander headgasket failures and mechanical nightmares to suggest otherwise!!
Robert is the 'Landrover Freelander Headgasket Failure, 'negative' idiot! Robert, is the VERY unhappy Ex Freelander owner whose Wife 'really wanted one' ! After many failures (Questionable driving habits and maybe attitudes (soory Mrs R)...) and, hundreds of Pounds replacement and repairs, Robert eventually convinced his sweet wife, that his wallet does not have what Land Rover GB fancied, in their after market Coffers! Robert is normal in his daily use of 'a car'. He cannot be faulted with his daily lifestyle - just like Mr and Mrs Bloggs? Mr and Mrs Bloggs do not drink Red Wine (becos it distorts the mind), only Apple Juice, which (Crocks the 'available' brain)! One thing Mr Bloggs cannot stand is, that LR gets away with not recognising a problem. Mr Bloggs 'BLOGS' all the LR Forums he can find online to 'Blog' the issue - because he did not get a recognition and, his money refunded for all the issues he had with a Blogged LR Freebie????? It is such frustration really, and I share with Mrs (and maybe Mr?) Bloggs! There is a time in life, when enough is enough? Robert ....... we still admire you ...... even if it is enough? Give it a break now. Get a life ? Make up with DUDKAT (dought it, now??) and get involved with a repair. Life, is more than an office desk - make ammends, get out and see how LIFE HAPPENS ?? This is how that Dutch Clock looks 'stripped naked' - imagine a K18 Petrol Engine. I am sure DUDKAT would have arranged for you ?
I apologise for my despicable reactions to Mr and Mrs 'Robert - Don't Buy Land Rover Freelander' postings. I will accomodate and Mr and Mrs R in Cape Town for a week, with K18 Transport (somebody else's) and, subject them to a full 2 day K18 overhaul with my MG Tech. Then Robert has to give a FULL K18 Report on his return from the best week of his life! Free Red and Yellow Wine, with added Apple Juice for encouragement? Regards, Stewart W - Cape Town. Eventually, the Clock. A Tall Case Grandfather - 8 Ft Tall plus Eagle ETC!! Stewart W - Cape Town.
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