Advice on new engine for Freelander 1 petrol convertible

James Brake said:

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!

Click to expand...

biketeacherdave said:

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

Click to expand...

Anaconda said:

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?

Click to expand...

Anaconda said:

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

Click to expand...

Nodge68 said:

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.

Click to expand...