2001 Freelander 2.5KV6 - troubles?

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o' just curious as I have just brought a V6 pug, I think my rear bank of plugs need changing... lovely job... not! I wonder how different these engines really are? I mean the V^ ecotec vauxhall engine sounds exactly the same with the same amount of bhp.
 
Having owned there are distinct differences in the two engines (i.e. on Vauxhall 1 cambelt and on a KV6 3 cambelts).

Let's be honest hopw many differences can there be on a Double over-head cam, 24 valve, 2500cc, V6?
 
Labiarat said:
o' just curious as I have just brought a V6 pug, I think my rear bank of plugs need changing... lovely job... not! I wonder how different these engines really are? I mean the V^ ecotec vauxhall engine sounds exactly the same with the same amount of bhp.
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hummm v6 lovely choice of motor. saw on the other thread about you selling your freelander do you mind me asking why?? surely the v6 is gonna be more costly to run than the freelander?
 
Sheddist said:
A number of KV6 problems may be related tot he crankcase breather system that tends to suck too much oil into the inlet manifold resulting in gummed up VIS valves, actuators and sensors. The fitting of 1 or 2 oil catch tanks is considered to be a solution to this.
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Anyone know how this is done :confused: - just had HDC warning light fault caused by oiling up of throttle linkage, so might be a good idea to do this mod:) .
 
Well here we go, V6 probs....:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:


The head gasket has gone @ 52015 miles, full service history, also the air con condensor is shot and needs replacing and to top it all off the sunroof is jammed in the closed position:eek:

The car goes in next Tuesday to get the work done under warrenty, i only bought the car in November 2005, i expect the total bill to be in the region of £2500 easy:eek: :eek: :confused: :mad:

So 2 weeks ago i bought a 1963 Series IIa Ex-MOD for £200, ok the engine was siezed and picked up another for £25 today, so hopefully it will be road legal soon, it will at least get the kids to school it the dry:eek: sorry almost dry (it is a series Land Rover)

Damn Freelanders, should have bought a TD4!!!:cool:

For those interested this is a thread about the series

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f6/series-iia-ex-mod-27833.html

here are the pics

http://groups.msn.com/TrevsCars/shoebox.msnw



Trev
 
Back on freelanders,
I have a KV6 thus far no (serious) problems and its running in 10-50 degrees C,
[Touch wood.]
Im told you can tune 220 BHP out of the 1.8 K series, its the same lump fitted to lotuses and apparantly is very sound and a good tune base.
Wouldnt sound like the KV6 of course.
This makes you think, just how much power could be got from a KV6?
 
v6foru said:
theres some thing not right with your 2000 v6 ?

the v6 was never on the market until mid/late 2001, and only on a my02 vin ! check your vin plate and reg docs. :confused:
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Bollix!

I had a 2000 KV6.
In 3 years and 60,000 miles it went through 2 Engines (due to HGF) and a Gearbox, as well as numerous electrical / electronic faults. I used to drive relatively gently and it averaged 18 - 20 mpg and had me looking for a filling station every 200 miles.

Nice car to drive but otherwise the crappest car I've ever had (and I've had some crap in my time).

Run away! Don't do it!

OOPS! Just noticed the date on this fred - I'm a tw*t!
 
My V6 is a 51 plate. (I can't get more than 20ish to the gallon, suggest Mr. v6foru checks his speedo )
Check it has had the A151 software down load,( free from main dealer ) to save your inlet manifold valves.
Keep your sunroof guides WELL lubricated.
Watch you water level closely (leaks around water pump/thermostat housing).
Test your viscous coupling isn't siezed every now and then.
 
bez_man said:
Back on freelanders,
I have a KV6 thus far no (serious) problems and its running in 10-50 degrees C,
[Touch wood.]
Im told you can tune 220 BHP out of the 1.8 K series, its the same lump fitted to lotuses and apparantly is very sound and a good tune base.
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The K series is fitted to the MG TF too. That car also blows head gaskets and breaks down a lot.
Lotus now use the Toyota engine in their cars I believe.
 
I have a flame trap but no i dont install it. I just put the catch tank. I think it does the job perfectly...
 
I have an 02 Freelander with 70k miles on it. My timingbelt broke on it which caused a **** load of damage( 24 bent valves, 1 cracked cylinder head, a couple scratched pistons etc.) The thing is that landrover recomends changing the belt at 80k miles? This is the second rover ive owned. With my Old 96 discovery, it never had its timing belt replaced and last time i saw the guy who i sold it to it had almost 300k miles. It just disapoints me to see how not just with land rovers but any car quality has gone down the drain just to make it all cheaper. BTW does anyone have or know anyone that has 2 complete cylinder heads for a 2.5 KV6? They are next to imposible to find.
 
LanderFree said:
I have an 02 Freelander with 70k miles on it. My timingbelt broke on it which caused a **** load of damage( 24 bent valves, 1 cracked cylinder head, a couple scratched pistons etc.) The thing is that landrover recomends changing the belt at 80k miles? This is the second rover ive owned. With my Old 96 discovery, it never had its timing belt replaced and last time i saw the guy who i sold it to it had almost 300k miles. It just disapoints me to see how not just with land rovers but any car quality has gone down the drain just to make it all cheaper. BTW does anyone have or know anyone that has 2 complete cylinder heads for a 2.5 KV6? They are next to imposible to find.
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according to some on ere - the KV6 is much maligned - its a good injun - these problems only occurr because of poor maintenance - so its all your fault!:bolt:
 
Do u think a Rover 75 cylider head would bolt right up no problem? I mean there will be no major fab work, firing order being the same etc.
 
The cam belts are listed in the 72k service, at 6 years, on the Freelander v6. Rover cars have longer intervals. Figures out about about are 80k and 96k from what I see.

I would guess that land rover have reduced the service life of the v6 cam belt to take in to account a tougher life due to travelling off road etc. Also wading can cause belts to wear sooner, if the waters deep enough.

service lists here > Land Rover and other 4x4 Servicing & Repairs
 
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