Advice on new engine for Freelander 1 petrol convertible

[James Brake]

Hi all, first post!

I have acquired a 2004, 1.8 petrol, XEi, 3-door

My aim is to turn it into an off-roader

The head has blown so I need a new engine. Could anyone recommend the finest cheapest replacement please? Could the V6 lump be put in?

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[Anaconda]

Replace it with the same engine but one which works.
Have you looked on Ebay maybe?

 

[Anaconda]

Land Rover Freelander 1, K Series 1.8 petrol engine complete LBB111600NL | eBay UK

Freelander 1 petrol removed from a 2003 pre facelift Freelander showing just over 125,000 miles. WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT LAND ROVER REPAIR AND PARTS CENTRE. WE HAVE A WIDE RANGE OF GOOD QUALITY USED PARTS AS WELL AS NEW FOR DISCOVERY, RANGE ROVER CLASSIC AND DEFENDER PARTS.

www.ebay.co.uk

Is that it?

 

[Nodge68]

Hi all, first post!

I have acquired a 2004, 1.8 petrol, XEi, 3-door

My aim is to turn it into an off-roader

The head has blown so I need a new engine. Could anyone recommend the finest cheapest replacement please? Could the V6 lump be put in?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Either repair the engine, or replace it with an identical unit.
Anything else will be much more work. It is theoretically possible to install a KV6, but it's not happy in the tight confines of the engine bay, a suffers head gasket failure as a result. Also the gearbox would need to be swapped for the V6 auto, or a custom 5 speed manual box made up, as the V6 wasn't available as a manual.

 

[biketeacherdave]

So you want to convert an off road capable car into an off road capable car......

 

[James Brake]

So you want to convert an off road capable car into an off road capable car......

Oh dear. I have a car with no engine, no prop shaft, lots of rusty broken bits. If I am bothering to repair it, I would like to have some fun and learn along the way. Apologies if this offended you, killjoy.

 

[James Brake]

Land Rover Freelander 1, K Series 1.8 petrol engine complete LBB111600NL | eBay UK

Freelander 1 petrol removed from a 2003 pre facelift Freelander showing just over 125,000 miles. WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT LAND ROVER REPAIR AND PARTS CENTRE. WE HAVE A WIDE RANGE OF GOOD QUALITY USED PARTS AS WELL AS NEW FOR DISCOVERY, RANGE ROVER CLASSIC AND DEFENDER PARTS.

www.ebay.co.uk

Is that it?

Thank you.

 

[James Brake]

Replace it with the same engine but one which works.
Have you looked on Ebay maybe?

Yes, I have. I was looking for advice on whether I could something a bit more powerful in it seeing as I had the opportunity. Thank you for your help.

 

[James Brake]

Either repair the engine, or replace it with an identical unit.
Anything else will be much more work. It is theoretically possible to install a KV6, but it's not happy in the tight confines of the engine bay, a suffers head gasket failure as a result. Also the gearbox would need to be swapped for the V6 auto, or a custom 5 speed manual box made up, as the V6 wasn't available as a manual.

Great knowledge, thank you, appreciated

 

[GrumpyGel]

Oh dear. I have a car with no engine, no prop shaft, lots of rusty broken bits. If I am bothering to repair it, I would like to have some fun and learn along the way. Apologies if this offended you, killjoy.

Get it towed.

You can buy a working one for a few quid.

 

[Alibro]

The diesel struggles off road without low range to get up steep hills so the petrol will be worse.
For green laning or off road racing racing they are good but not so much for extreme off roading.

 

[xDParis64]

Hi all, first post!

I have acquired a 2004, 1.8 petrol, XEi, 3-door

My aim is to turn it into an off-roader

The head has blown so I need a new engine. Could anyone recommend the finest cheapest replacement please? Could the V6 lump be put in?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Honestly, same goal over here, more for green-laning than "off roading" the freelander would not handle it, but if you're up to the task chuck in the same engine, you could probably get an early pre-2001 engine for cheaper, I've got a guide on how to switch the 1.8 between the 2 versions (Wasted Spark/Coil Packs and Distributor) should you need it to convert the engine: https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-ro...ed-spark-to-distributor-or-visa-versa.394865/

Honestly, working with the small engine in the bay of the Freelander was great I'm 21 and I did it and the car works! Sure I made mistakes but if you want a serious off roader, get something else Fun green lane days? This engine will get you by without an issue, maybe put some bricks in it though, don't want it floating down the river... and treat 'er right or learn how to get the cylinder head off very quickly!

Good luck and have fun!