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I can get veggie for about 90p per litre so its still working out 27p cheaper, not a lot but i like the idea of running on [fuel]tax free, green(?) fuel.:)

There is a reason that your head gasket went. If you buy a 1.8 petrol freelander your head gasket WILL FAIL due to a design fault from MG Rover. If you are the original owner you may have a case against MG Rover but if you have bought it second hand you may not (not really up to speed with...

Don't replace the engine just cos of low compression. If the engine starts then low compression will not cause it to cut out (but depending on how bad it is it may run like a bag of spanners). Low compression will make the engine difficult to start but when running compression will improve as...

I think I need to research the seals a bit more. If the seals do go is it a new pump or can it be stripped and the seals replaced or - can the seals be replaced before failure with some that are resistant to veg oil? Also, as stated i will be testing my oil. I have the facility to test for...

Yet again it's all about the TD4, doesn't anyone have an XeDI that's been run on veggie/dieso mix - there has to be at least one out there. I'm running a 20/80 veg/dieso at the moment but been less than a week so far, did take a little longer to start this morning (took about 5 seconds of...

If the RAC man started it with easy start then I would say it's not a fualty alarm/immobilser. A diesel will be prevented from starting in two ways, no compression (not affected by alarms systems) or no fuel. If the alarm system is operating them there will be no fuel to the engine, the engine...

Another thing, when the engine runs everything heats up and expands which can sometimes seal small clearances.

What was it like before the head gasket change. If your engine is not starting correctly it could be a loss of compression or incorrectly timed. If you can, perform a compression test since compression can be affected by the head gasket, I would check this first as it could have been damaged...

I have recently changed the IRD (surprise, surprise) on my 1998 XEDI and now have the these 3 Amigos lit. I don't think there's a problem with the systems as the HDC works as long as i don't exceed about 9mph, which is when the system does a self check - i think. I believe that the system has...

Already done loads of searches and get plenty results for the Freelander but none of them specify whether they're talking bout the XEDI or the TD4.

Viscous coupling siezed IRD (transfer box) failed, stripped down to see how serious this was, complete bearing failure which caused many broken teeth on geartrain. After changing the IRD the '3 Amigos' are now lit, ABD/TC/HDC warning lights, presumably because the wheels were spinning in a way...

New to this site so thought i'd introduce myself first, names George and just bought a 1998 Freelander XEDI (I am aware of the problems this vehicle has so no need to list them, say what a bad choice it was etc). does anyone have any experience on running this engine with veggie oil and if so...