Whats the average mileage on K Series and V6 Freelander head gaskets,clutches etc ?

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I am currently on the look out for my first Landy.

I have been looking at Freelanders and Discos.
I know the issues on the k series engined freelanders regarding the head gaskets.

Whats the average life of one that hasn't been replaced?
I have heard if you can get 50/60k miles your doing ok.
And most with miles beyond that have probably been done.

Whats peoples view on this ?
No paperwork to back it up, your best to take it as not being done ?
Or is it clearly visible to see that its been replaced ?
As i'm guessing there will be a few that will go beyond this mileage with no issues.


As i guess it all depends how the vigilant the last owner was regarding coolant levels to stop the engine cooking itself.

What about V6's ?
Are they as prone to HG issues ?

How tough are clutches/gearboxes/transmission on them ?
reason i ask is i have seen a few freelanders with no props (possibly to hide diff whining etc)
 
Yes, V6s are prone to HG failure too. Anything with a rover badge and a K6 engine is.

Personally, I'd avoid it. The HG's are known to fail hence the cars are cheaper than the TD4s.

The gearboxes are fine, it's the IRD that was a little weak in older versions if i understand correctly.

Basically, there is a lot which can go wrong and it's pricey to fix. People drop the prop if the VCU or IRD fail and run in 2WD, but in my opinion, I can't see any benefit. Doubt fuel economy increases by all that much.

Sometimes it's easy to see if the HG has been replaced as the cam cover bolts will have been disturbed. I don't know if these engines can have their cylinder head bolts re-used a couple of times, or if it's new each time.

It's a risk buying a petrol engined freelander 1.
 
twin_cam_turbo said:
Yes, V6s are prone to HG failure too. Anything with a rover badge and a K6 engine is.

Personally, I'd avoid it. The HG's are known to fail hence the cars are cheaper than the TD4s.

The gearboxes are fine, it's the IRD that was a little weak in older versions if i understand correctly.

Basically, there is a lot which can go wrong and it's pricey to fix. People drop the prop if the VCU or IRD fail and run in 2WD, but in my opinion, I can't see any benefit. Doubt fuel economy increases by all that much.

Sometimes it's easy to see if the HG has been replaced as the cam cover bolts will have been disturbed. I don't know if these engines can have their cylinder head bolts re-used a couple of times, or if it's new each time.

It's a risk buying a petrol engined freelander 1.
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I knew that Rove's were bad for HG failure, but wasn't sure if it included the V6.
If io can find one that been done, am i guessing its a lottery as to when it'll pop again ?
i have seen a few in 2WD with no prop and thought it sounds iffy and something wrong.
What is the script with the VCU or IRD failing ?

Rough ****s reusing head bolts for all they cost, but i guess there is no way of tellling unless documented really, as i'm sure being Rove parts they'll show age quickly :(
 
TD4/L series diesel is def the way to go for the freelander.. Far less problems.

I wouldnt change my diesel freelander for a petrol equivalent freelander for any money.. The only thing id change on mine if i could would be to have an auto gearbox.. But the wife prefers a manual, so i litened to the boss...
 
2.0_hippo said:
Why not just fork out the extra and get a doozle???? It will cost you in the long run otherwise
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newcyboots said:
TD4/L series diesel is def the way to go for the freelander.. Far less problems.

I wouldnt change my diesel freelander for a petrol equivalent freelander for any money.. The only thing id change on mine if i could would be to have an auto gearbox.. But the wife prefers a manual, so i litened to the boss...
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I best get looking for a Derv then
 
I had a KV6.
It had HGF a year before I bought it. Fixed!!! By main dealer. I had HGF a year after I bought I'd (about 18k miles). Fixed by LR indy, and further HGF 3 weeks after that. Got shot - pile of crap :(.

Get a denzil. Still lots of probs, but better than a petrol.
 
I had HGF on my LR at about 100K, think it was the first time. I changed the gasket, bolts and fitted the PRRT and, crucially, the oil rail. I think that most of the successive failures are where the oil rail isn't done, as this stiffens the engine up and stops it happening. No issues since, it took a day of work and about £150. Bearing in mind that a doozle costs about £1000 more, I think it makes economic sense to buy an FL with HGF and do the work yourself. If you can't be bothered then shell out the money for a doozle but expect other issues than HGF.
 
whythehellnot? said:
I had HGF on my LR at about 100K, think it was the first time. I changed the gasket, bolts and fitted the PRRT and, crucially, the oil rail. I think that most of the successive failures are where the oil rail isn't done, as this stiffens the engine up and stops it happening. No issues since, it took a day of work and about £150. Bearing in mind that a doozle costs about £1000 more, I think it makes economic sense to buy an FL with HGF and do the work yourself. If you can't be bothered then shell out the money for a doozle but expect other issues than HGF.
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1.8 or v6? Just wondering.
 
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