WOW! o_O At this point I'm doing the 'Wayne's World' sketch - We're not worthy! Haha. :D

P.S. @Nodge68 How do you know all this stuff? Are you a professional mechanic / engineer?

That's reassuring to know. Thanks Nodge. From what you all are saying I'm now convinced it's the thermo housing / piping. Just gotta get in there. I'll let you all know asap. Thanks again. Really grateful.

Hi All, @zefrench I'm definitely going to investigate that first. Thanks @comdek and @Nodge68 for help with that diagnosis too. I tried to get back earlier today but it started getting dark as I arrived home. Having not removed an Inlet Manifold (or the air filter housing) before, I figured I...

How long ago did you change the engine Nodge? Glad to hear it's still going strong!

Thanks mate. Have a look at the video I just shared and let me know if you think I've got a fighting chance if I do it that way.

Thanks Fanatic. As no-one is interested in the work, I'm gonna have a go at swapping the engine myself! Gulp!

Awesome pics Nodge. Thanks for your time and effort. Is that your own Freelander? Why did you have to change the engine? Were you having the same problems I'm having? I'm going to have a look at the thermostat piping tomorrow. If it were broken and I replaced it, I'm still up the creek because...

Thanks Alibro. It looks like I'll have to sell my V6 at this rate.. Gutted! I'll look forward to reading your future posts. Good luck with Gerty!

Awesome work @Alibro You are quite the expert! Any chance you could come over to Cardiff and help me with the issues I'm having with my KV6!? Check out my thread... https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/v6-engine-replacement.296524/#post-3689787

Every garage / mechanic I've asked has point blank refused to even entertain the idea of an engine swap. Didn't get anywhere near discussing timings belts, etc. :(

If only I had mechanical skills!! Seriously though, if anyone wants to help with a transplant I can fully document it (videos, photos, guides, etc) and promote it to show off your skills. Not only would you get massive kudos but it could get you some serious future work!

Sh*t. It's not looking good is it? :(

By the way I looked at @Hippo profile but can't see a way of sending him a message to ask for his input?! How do I message him?

Thank you so much for all your positive replies. I will certainly try to look under the air filter housing to see if it's leaking from there. If it is, even if I replaced the valve / pipe there is still white smoke coming from the exhaust so to me that's an issue with the head gasket? So there...

Hi All, Around 6 months ago I posted on this forum about my Freelander 1 V6 Engine running hot and losing coolant. I replaced the expansion bottle and shortly after had a little white smoke coming from the exhaust. This seemed to get worse over a few weeks. Someone recommended I try K-Seal...

Thanks LUKBENPHI, I'm coming to the conclusion that it's not going to be viable for repair. £425 for a replacement engine plus at least £300 labour, providing nothing else breaks whilst changing put the cost over the value of the car. Which is really disappointing. If only I could source a...

Anyone??

Just found a complete replacement engine for £425 delivered. Debating whether I should just take the risk and buy a new engine. I just need to check the engine code. Any ideas where I would find this?

109,000 miles. Condition is excellent. Drives very well. Not a dent or scratch on the bodywork. When it is clean its a real head turner. Fully loaded.. Full leather, auto, all the gadgets. Private plate. Like I said, apart from the engine it's great. I only use it once daily to go to a farm and...