Recent content by uncle nick

Thanks again for all the useful info guys. So if you had the choice of either spending to fix up your classic or spend the same to get a P38, what would you do? :D

Wow thanks Saint for the detailed reply. I've got to agree part of the reason I love the classic is the tatty looks, no worries about scratching it or letting the dogs in when they're soaking wet etc. But I do have a hankering for a P38. Sounds like it's a trade-off of rust vs reliability?

Hi all, I've a classic that has been fitted with a 300tdi and while I do I do love it I've got to admit it is a bit tatty and needs money spending on bodywork, tailgate, headlining etc. So instead of that I'm wondering how it would compare to a P38 diesel, chipped if possible. For example...

Mad Hat Man - yes LPG does burn hotter but it's a closed loop system integrated with the car's engine management system so not a problem. It will also run quieter and smoother, the oil will stay cleaner longer etc - I've ran converted cars before. 'Wear and tear' means tyres, brake pads etc...

My God!!! Didn't realize I'd cause all this asking a 'simple' question!!! :eek: Well we've bought the Freelander as it's exactly what we wanted, next jobs are to check if the engine gasket mods have been done and then to get it converted to LPG. (That's got to be the way forward - 50mpg...

Thank you all for your ever so helpful replies. We don't want a diesel. They are at least £1500 to £2000 dearer or much older with higher miles for the same money. I can't see how every petrol Freelander will have problems or there would have been a massive recall and they wouldn't be Land...

Hi all, the missus has fallen in love with a 2005 Freelander 1 1.8 petrol, 37k miles, one owner, great condition, £5995 from a dealer with a year's warranty. From trawling this forum I've learnt that it should have a modified gasket fitted with steel dowels and possibly modified oil rail too...