Land Rover Freelander Head Gasket Failure
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The Freelander 1.8 & V6 have a 100% (yes, one hundred percent) failure rate. When they fail will depend on usage but they will fail. Just read this forum from start to finish & remember these are just the owners that have found it!
Did you keep it with an up to date service record to get that fixed? did it still have to be in its warranty period?
We don't seem to have had any reports of problems with the 2.0 diesel but even some new TD4's seem to have problems. This is usually indicated by an excessive amount of smoke from the exhaust & a failure to pull. We even have a video of a new TD4 Freelander doing just that. As we have tended to concentrated on the petrol version we are as yet unable to determine the exact nature of the TD4 problem However, despite what LR might tell you, you can be assured that LR are aware of it
Thanks in advance Rod
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It had coolant leak problems, overheating in the summer and a regular need for coolant top ups. This was diagnosed as stemming from a leaking heater matrix (not uncommon it seems), which was duly replaced. However, coolant has continued disappearing from the header tank since. Then on Wednesday, 21 December we had a flashing oil pressure light, followed after a short stop to check oil level and successful restart without any warning lights, to a full on warning light and a need to stop instantly. The local LR dealer recovered the vehicle and seemed rather amused by its demise no engine compression and empty header tank has been confirmed, so suspected head gasket failure and major overheating, most likely resulting in a written off engine it seems. I gather from reading through many saddening messages on the discussion group, that its not exactly an uncommon occurrence and we are looking at a minimum £6,000 for a replacement engine, plus labour. Plus, we can expect much the same result somewhere in the near future with a replacement unit as no redesign/recall is imminent despite the obvious trend. So, I agree with the general forums consensus, get shot ASAP once the vehicle is back on the road (assuming its economically viable to even consider repair). Therefore, before we proceed any further into a spiral of despair, can anyone please advise an initial course of action likely to result in LRs recognition and assistance with recovery of some costs, ie. do we first need to gain support from the original point of sale LR dealer (we will be contacting them anyway of course, but is support vital?), or can someone advise the person to contact within LR HQ that might be expecting another reported failure? Your help would be much appreciated having owned an impeccable Audi previously (why did we sell it?). Thanks in advance.
He also told me to do a search on the net for "Freelander K series engine problems" & I found this forum. We'd never heard of the problem before, probably because, like thousands of others, we aren't petrol-heads & don't read motor mags. My wife has given the main dealer (who we bought the car from less than 2 years ago) a piece of her mind - and, believe me, she can be a fierce woman! They are taking the matter up with LR. Watch this space. What really p*sses me off, after reading this forum, is that main dealers are still selling these cars and Trading Standards, or anyone else in authority, are doing FA about it. Trevor
At 30K I have just had a new cylinder head... and I have suffered with a sticky reverse and a rear window that decided to drop down on the motorway, amongst other problems. The good news so far is that the extended warranty has been honoured without argument, covering the head and hydraulics. The local dealer, Guy Salmon in Sheffield, have been positively helpful. I bought from their branch in Wakefield. The rear window was said by the Chesterfield dealer to need 'reprograming', although the breakdown man said that the switch associated with the removable roof would be to blame. This was not covered by the warranty. Yes, I have just renewed the warranty....
Yes, its a nightmare Hopefully you have warranty cover still? We have been quoted £7.9k for a new V6 engine, £3.5k for a 1.8 (LR UK price apparently, so plus shipping and fitting) and for this princely sum LR will include 12 months engine warranty! So, the new V6 repair route would be more than a working year 2000 V6 is worth at UK prices. Little, to no chance of LR contribution above 20% with our car out of warranty, on its second owner and now in a foreign country despite full service history (presumably, LR dont think you should sell your car, or take it too far from your home dealer). However, the LR agent here will assist with finding a used (?) V6 engine and take the vehicle in part exchange (on a new vehicle of course), which may help. Well get a diesel engine next time. Hence, can anyone out there please recommend a good source of used/reconditioned LR V6 engines in the UK as we may take the option to ship one out to Cyprus ourselves depending on cost? Anyway, Merry Christmas to one and all, especially to Trevor's fierce wife! Hope LR helps us/you all out!
Try http://www.famousfour.co.uk These people are fantastic. They sell LR parts all over the world via mail order & the net. They also have a workshop repairing Land Rovers, but are independent, so tell you exactly how it is. Luckily they are local to me. They recovered my car at night, sat me down with a strong cup of tea & broke the news to me gently and gave me a vehicle to get around over Christmas (at considerable inconvienience to them). These guys actually care about their customers. No. I'm afraid my car is out of warranty but my wife is drawing up battle plans - LR be warned! Merry Christmas
What I want to ask, especially LR mechanics - Scott and Jon I think- is this: I have the new head gasket installed but not the new thermostat. If I install the new thermostat AND the new water tank AND use only organic coolant liquids in the coolant circuit AND have all hoses replaced every 3 years (when the coolant must be replaced) will I still have chances of suffering a HGF? Should I also change HG every 3-4 years? The cost of replacing HG is about 600 Euros (£400) so maybe is a solution. What about the latest model? Does it also suffer HGF? I have not read many messages for models after 2003, when the new thermostat released. I hope that these thoughts may lead to a viable solution to the problem because it is not easy for the owners to accept the enormous depreciation of their vehicles
I bought a Landrover Freelander 1.8ES, and my head gasket blew at 27000 miles, yes on the motorway as well Jane I have reseaerched this problem now, and to let you know, this is a common fault with this engine #It is a K-series engine, the same as Rover used and admitted the problem Landrover will not admit this fault and continue selling cars knowing this problem exsists.I have had my head gasket repaired, but the car is running very rough. I have been advised that the head could well go again, as the engine will continue to get too hot(Which is the fault)It is just a matter of time They are breaking the law, by selling goods not fit for purpose and with a latent fault I will be speaking to landrover, with a view to taking them to court I want either a full refund of my purchase price or a Td4, which has a BMW engine, so does not have the problem I would appreciate any information, which any of you may have on these engines I will keep you all posted Chris
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