Head gasket change

Hi, i`ve just bought a 2001 1.8s 5dr freelander. i`ve heard that they have a problem with the head gasket, its done 50,000 miles i dont know if the gasket has been changed. Will i need to get it done or will it be ok.
Any help/ideas would be appreciated, thanks.

have a read of this forum you will find out

dont bother to replace the head gasket - it wont stop it happening again.
best thing is to change the Hippoo fur a TD4

it will need to be done!, only problem is we cant tell you when. suggest getting a diesel unless you can handle a spanner

aussielander said:

it will need to be done!, only problem is we cant tell you when. suggest getting a diesel unless you can handle a spanner

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and have deep pockets fur the VCU/Chassis/diff mounts..............

what no "IRD"

i thought i wud break it to him gently

The LR MLS gasket is the one to go for Part no. LVB500190.

Do you have a service history for the vehicle?

There is a visual check for the MLS gasket, look for the grey tab above the serial numbers, RHS of exhaust manifold, see attachment

There is also the original gasket Part no RLVQ000090

Lotus or MkIII gasket Part no. RLVB000320

cheers, will have a look