Recent content by Johnnorthampton1

Hi all, does anyone know what size the exhaust manifold studs are? its a 2002 1.8 thanks John

its pinking, all timing etc checked and all still lined up to TDC looks like I will have to get a garage with the correct diag equiptment! I dont like paying £70 for them to put it on a computer :-(

deffinately worth a try, I managed to do a full engine swap with it still in place, there is so much access you should just be able to lift the head out without removing it and simply push the inlet further back into the engine bay so the studs dont fowel it! also, you say you have removed the...

Right, after all the work i have done on my 2002 1.8 freelander, including a full engine swap as the pistons decided they didnt want to be in the block any longer and much prefered to be all over the M1, I am now having more problems. I am not going to give up! she will run perfectly for more...

Head Gasket is a big job for a novice but it is possible, I personally wouldnt remove the the inlet manifold completely as it only connects to the head via bolts and the injectors and can just be tied back, however, if you still wish to, then you should just be able to compress the 2 clips on...

The first question would be why are you removing the fuel line from the inlet manifold (thats the part that holds the injectors etc) if you are simply chaing the injectors this does not need to come off. Let us know what you are doing and you may find an easier way.

Nice surprise, I dont do things by half!

thanks :-) I was told there was more pics etc but that must be it, should save me hours!!

Hey all, Had the normal HGF but I need to replace the engine :-( pistons seized, cracked block etc etc. There was a great step by step guide on how to do this called 'Project Freelander' and despite hours of searching i cant find it!!! does anyone know where it is/gone or have a copy? Or...

Hi all, wondering if anyone can help. I have just had the ever so common HGF which has stuffed my engine!!! I'm going to swap it but struggleing to find a 1.8 engine for a decent price. Does anyone know of any other cars with K series engines that will not require any modification to the short...