Well,thanks for the response guys. I guess I'll keep things the way they are,it was just a thought! Actually I'm really pleased with way it runs and I agree it probably is quicker than the td4.It's just that I've read so many scarey stories about the 1.8 I can console myself with the fact that I paid just £1600 for an 03 model with just 90k on the clock. Cheers.
Replace 1.8 with TD4.How difficult?
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The scary stories are true, but are the result of owner negligence. If the worst should happen, we can help you - and it will be a better motor when it's done.
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Sorry Will, but that is complete bollix!
I know of several peeps on here with superb technical skills and who look after their motors - had K series lumps HGF with gay abandon
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Ok I must qualify that, MHM is right in principle. What I meant was that someone who knows to check coolant levels often, and has had the MLS and PRT fitted is statistically less likely to suffer HGF than an owner who drives the car into the ground and then gets a garage to fix the symptom and not the cause. The only possible "cure" is the EWP and we will see how that pans out - but it still won't protect the head from a burst coolant hose.
What I'm trying to say is, get to know your engine, nip potential problems in the bud and do your checks often. That way you will be far less likely to get HGF, but there is no guarentee. Sometimes the damage has already been done - as in my case.
Will.
What I'm trying to say is, get to know your engine, nip potential problems in the bud and do your checks often. That way you will be far less likely to get HGF, but there is no guarentee
. Sometimes the damage has already been done - as in my case.Will.
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Ok I must qualify that, MHM is right in principle. What I meant was that someone who knows to check coolant levels often, and has had the MLS and PRT fitted is statistically less likely to suffer HGF than an owner who drives the car into the ground and then gets a garage to fix the symptom and not the cause. The only possible "cure" is the EWP and we will see how that pans out - but it still won't protect the head from a burst coolant hose.
What I'm trying to say is, get to know your engine, nip potential problems in the bud and do your checks often. That way you will be far less likely to get HGF, but there is no guarentee
Will.
I keep trying to kill mine but the bloody thing just won't die
think it must be a goodun!!! We'll see
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I keep trying to kill mine but the bloody thing just won't die
You managed to feck yer VCU though didn't you
? One thing at a time!
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You managed to feck yer VCU though didn't you
Sshhh don't tell everyone they'll think they're unreliable!
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AFAIK, mines done 64k 2001my and it's still on its original head gasket. Maybe I should put it in a museum
AFAIK, mines done 64k 2001my and it's still on its original head gasket. Maybe I should put it in a museum
i would whislt its still in tact!
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AFAIK, mines done 64k 2001my and it's still on its original head gasket. Maybe I should put it in a museum
or take it of the back of the AA lorry
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i had one
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It's only seen 1 recovery truck. That's cos I filled the alternator with mud off road and didn't make it home before the battery went flat! So to be fair not really a freelander curse
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It's only seen 1 recovery truck. That's cos I filled the alternator with mud off road and didn't make it home before the battery went flat! So to be fair not really a freelander curse
For some bizarre reason your alternator is on the bottom of the engine, mine's at the top. Weird.
AFAIK, mines done 64k 2001my and it's still on its original head gasket. Maybe I should put it in a museum
mine was still on it's original gasket when it failed at 79k, i have kept the plastic dowels ( but on a peice of string on the rear view mirror)
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Ha!
