OK I will try it with the AC on over the next few days. Thanks mate.

I changed the pollen filter about 6 months ago. Don't really use the recirc.... Don't use the AC much either. I think there must be water lying somewhere. I'll torx remove the screws in the rear cubby in the boot if thats the thing you guys are talking about. (the thing that holds the toolbox...

Sorry to flag up an this thread but reading through it, when people talk about the rear cubby do they mean they torx screw the whole thing out?

Fixed £415. Could have been worse I guess. Next up, the condensation PROBLEM..

Prediction from garage of costs for skimming, timing belt etc £400. Not sure what else that entails, will find out later.

This is getting worrying. Just don't think we can afford the extra expense to have all these additional things checked. Seriously getting worried about this. Mechanic friend of the family is taking it away tomorrow to have a look at it.

Some great advice. Thanks, I'll be printing this and taking it to the garage.

Ok thanks

Thanks freeladdy but I'm up in Ayrshire. Jon Norris only works a 30 mile radius from the LE postcode. I'll just have to try a local mechanic. Mantamad honestly I know nothing about cars. It's not a job I could take on myself, it'll not be as easy as the 3 Amigo's I had stickied.. I'm going...

Can't believe I spelt guzzling....gussling. Wtf is gussling anyway. haha, must have been my anxiousness taking over my spelling in that first post. :rolleyes:

Yeah the oil was a mess. Looked liked a milkshake. The breakdown recovery guy pretty much gave me the full diagnosis. He said the head gasket had gone and that it was common with "Rovers". It was going to happen sooner or later and there was nothing we could have done to prevent it. He...

Aw man. :puke2:

Getting a AA tow home now. Ayrshire.

lol fair enough. Don't know much about cars to be honest. Missus is just off the phone saying the car is losing power as she's driving, I told her to check the water and she said it's empty. I think out beloved Freelander is dying. :(

I guess I'm looking at a serious issue then? :confused:

My girlfriends 2003 1.8 Freelander Kalihari is drinking water like a fish! Every 2 or 3 weeks I need to top the water tank up as it close to empty. Can anyone suggest a sealant for this problem?

I had to tow a landy stuck in the snow in my missus freelander, up a hill near where I live last week. :D

Checked it this morning and it does come on when turning the key. Cheers for the heads up though.

Decided to post a fresh post with my guide and pictures in it. Hopefully admin will sticky it which in turn will help fellow Hippo drivers. Here's my definitive guide, couple of pictures are from other sites. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Whilst...