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I recently posted the 'Using Coolant' thread and thank you all for your replies...unfortunately it now looks increasingly likely the dreaded head gasket is on its way at 31K with much looking after, all mods done to try and prevent this and an impeccable service history. I will get this sorted...

:confused: My 1.8 Freelander has started to use a small amount of coolant. Took it to local Landrover guy (Ex LR engineer) who I know and trust and he said this can be early signs of Head gasket failiure. He pressure tested the cooling system, pressure tested the head and block and visually...

There are lots of horror stories on here regarding HGF. Are there any higher milegae 1.8 Freelanders which have never had a HG problem or is it inevitable!! I have spoken to LR and v good independent LR specialist who have said they have seen a lot of it but mostly on older models. I would love...

Bought a 2002 Freelander 1.8 Petrol 2 months ago and about a month in noticed a strange sound which seems to be transmission related. Difficult to describe but sounds something like sand / very fine gravel being poured onto a metal sheet!! It seems to become louder after the car has done approx...

Bought a 2002 Freelander 1.8 Petrol 2 months ago and about a month in noticed a strange sound which seems to be transmission related. Difficult to describe but sounds something like sand / very fine gravel being poured onto a metal sheet!! It seems to become louder after the car has done...