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Could it be anything to do with the vcu and prop bearings ? im no expert and new to freelander ownership but it seems like a common problem with those symptoms.

Just found that the timing belt, water pump and stat was changed when the head gasket was done, it was on a separate bill. It was all done in sept 2011 but the cars only done 1500 - 3k miles a year since.

Ok thanks ill check that

Thanks for the replies, It was the first drive i had done and i was just looking round the car and noticed the top hose was firm. Whats a jiggle valve ? It had a new water pump and stat when the head gasket was done. ill look into a remote stat, it seems like a common modification. I wont be...

Hi all and merry xmas. I got a 2001 1.8 freelander last week and have a few issues that i could do with some advice with. The drivers door will lock but not unlock with the key fob. Both prop bearings seem to have to much play in them ( dont seem to bad to replace ) Should i change the vcu...

Thanks im happy with it, i gave £900 for it and wont be doing many miles as ive got a new job and will be commuting by train. Just hope its not going to be to much grief. I can do most jobs on cars but hoping not to do the head gasket, not yet anyway.

head gasket was done 13k ago not 11k

Thanks, Its in good shape but possible issues already. It needs new prop bearings and maybe vcu which aren't a problem. I drove about 40 miles the other day and although it didnt loose any water or over heat the top hose felt really firm :(. ive got a receipt for head gasket replacement 11k ago...

Hi Everyone I bought a 2001 3door 1.8 petrol freelander today. Its got a lot of service history, had the head gasket done 13k miles ago. New tyres, major service 1k miles ago. looking forward to picking it up next week.