freelander 2001 engine rattles

[disc94]

hi i am looking at a cheap 2.5 freelander v6 2001 model auto .they say it has engine rattles and jerky gearchanges can anyone tell me if its worth buying ??

[disc94]

hi looking at buying a 2.5 v6 freelander auto its cheap imaculate condition but has engine rattles and gearbox jerks ......I can liken it pebbles bouncing around in a tin.can anyone tell me if its worth buying or not ?

[Madana]

Personally I would not even think about a Freelander. To many problems which is probably why it is going cheap.

[justinc]

I echo the above sentiment, but that rattle you describe is a common KV6 engine problem, loose intake manifold throtle plates. TRS in Adelaide do exchange modified intake manifolds for these. Easy to fit and about $ 50% of a new one:o
Still, I wouldn't be worried about fixing it if you aren't going to buy it:D

JC

[disc94]

thanx mate i have done some looking into it they do hey but a damn nice car

[disc94]

so is it an item that needs fixing or can u drive it without too much trouble for a while ?

[PhilipA]

Yes and no.
Regards Philip A

[disc94]

Knock from the left hand wheel.
Very jerky gear changes, the same landrover freelander any ideas ?

[Pedro_The_Swift]

It would want to be REALLY cheap,,,
go find the cost of rebuilding one and then ask the same question--;)

[Demi]

The jerky gear change between 2nd and 3rd (steptronic auto) is a valve in the Jatco box - common charactoristic but nuisance only. The jirk is felt more when the torque mount that stabilises the rear diff needs replacing. Try replacing that mount and see how you feel about it. Made a difference for me.

D

[p38arover]

Don't post the same question in multiple areas. Duplicate threads merged.

[disc94]

lol its 1000 dollars

[disc94]

well everyone sounds like it needs a new manifold worth 695 exchange a cv joint for 330 fitted and the gearbox prob apparently 4500 if a new gearbox is required mmm does anyone know how long the jerky part of teh box takes to fail ? oh and 80 for the rear mount

[disc94]

hi thanx yeh just priced a mount 80 which isnt bad so urs has lasted ?