loss of power under load

Hi guys I am David and live in Chatham Kent, I am new here and have a major problem. My 98 Freelander 1.8, over heated a week ago. So a mechanic friend of my done a compression test and resulted in changing the head gasket. so far so good, started the engine all compression fine, ticking over nicely. then we took her for a test drive and as soon as you put a load on the engine it lost power.I have changed the coil pack rotor arm and distributor, spark plugs look ok . so if any of you can help a dummy in distress I would be very thankful. I have read that it could be the Cat causing problems and I know for a fact that mine is broke as it rattles around inside. but if that was causing a bloke then I would have thought you would not be able to rev it when stationary.


Thanks for any help David

Have a try reading this thread. It might give you some ideas.Might have something to do with the parts removed to to the HGF. Re-trace your steps and check all connectors and pipes etc.

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f9/td4-lack-power-70mph-fixed-77147.html

erm...he's got a 1.8 petrol....

Today I are Mainly Being a Total Idiot.Apologies doc

It could be anything , but i'd start with rechecking the timing and checking your ht leads.