K series 2.5 lt v6

[Grasshoppr]

Ok, I'm asking for good advise here, not go out and by a disco.
Is it just few and far between, or is it all the K engines that over heat and blow the head gasket/s.
Depends on who I speak to. Some say stay away, some say best car they have had.
Need info, looking at bying one, an 02 with klms under 60k.
In show room condition.
Regards
Bruce

[Phoenix]

Ok, the K series petrol engined freelander is probably worth steering away from, but the early diesel engined ones, the V6 ones and TD4 engines ones are all quite good vehicles. It's just the k series engine that is a problem for the most part. an 02 vehicle should have hte IRD issues fixed as well.

[beforethevision]

The v6 is a K series too... :angel:

Hhahaha no really, they dont go through them often if they are well maintained. a v6 may never need a head gasket within standard use, a K4 amost always will.

The varying opinions come from the car generally being very nice to drive, but the few with problems, (k4 usually) have big problems. The intake manifold on the v6 is a concern, and the gasket(s) are far less likely to cause issues. atleast its a simple fix. Look out for dash lights staying on when you drive it. It will give away issues. Look up "three amigos" and "SES light" on google, there is a freelander equivalent as it runs similar software.

cheers!

[Scouse]

Yes, but like the 4cyl, when a head gasket blows, it's sometimes associated with a dropped liner.

I have heard of a fix for the inlet manifold going around in Land Rover workshop circles. I haven't seen it myself but it involves removing the top section (or a part of) of the manifold all together apparently.

The auto problems usually rear their heads well within the warranty period so it might pay to check the service history of a potential purchase. There is a Service Action out & a lot of cars would have had the whole gearbox replaced by now (with a locally remanufactured gearbox).

[Grasshoppr]

Thanks for your advise. A MY2004 diesel manual S has just popped to site.
Have not got much details apart from being a country car.
May have 200,000 klms on the clock. Owners just dont get out of these good lookig cars. Would this be a better year to look into. Same donk as an 02, but this is a manual. Your thoughts !
Bruce

[Scouse]

A manual !!
That's rare here, I don't think I've even seen one through work.

The 2004 is a nice update from the original. It would be my pick of the Freelanders.
Go for it :).

[Grasshoppr]

Cheers for that. I hope it's not some ones conversion to a manual.
I'll have a look at it..:)

[101RRS]

Are we confusing the "tiptronic" function of a auto with a manual - I didn't think the TD4 ever came with a manual box.

Garry

[Scouse]

According to the VIN Newbe sent me, it's a factory manual.

However, I wonder if it's possibly a private import (surely not).

[Grasshoppr]

Looking at the red book site, 2004 MY2004 S wagon 5Dr MAN 5sp 4 x 4 2.0 TD
was made. full details and specifications if you want to look it up.
Scott, I have set email to Ian.
I'll see what he digs up
Happy holidays

Cheers Bruce

[101RRS]

When the L series was replaced with the TD4, both autos amd manuals were available but there were minimal body changes - mainly to the grill area. It was with this model that the V6 was introduced.

In 2004 the last version of the Freelander was introduced - see pic - it was about this time that the V6 was dropped as was the manual gearbox. So if this one you are looking at it should be an early 04 and not look like the pic.

If the car you are looking at look like the pic then I do not know what is happening - maybe one that slipped through because oversesa all options were still available.

Cheers

Garry

[davesq]

hi Guys

they definitely come with in 5 speed manual TD4. I have one, still going strong after 86000 k's. Bought it new from Purnell in Arncliffe in 2006. Only goes to the dealer for servicing.

Dave

[Grasshoppr]

Went to the car yard today. I can see why you guys fall for these LR.
Drives like a roller. First drive of one. I'm hooked.
Pitty the car yard would not come down on his price.
And for cash at the end of the dollar year.
Could have been in my drive way now.
I'll keep on looking
Cheers all
Bruce

[Grasshoppr]

Well, I ended up parting with $18,000 for this 110klm My04 TD4 manual. S.
It's now in a loving home. Looking through it's service history, It's been around. First in NSw then Tas then WA. Same owner.
Had some major work done here in perth by the local LD dealer. Both front struts, both front disk rotors and then the owner blow up the clutch plate. So new fly wheel, clutch and pressur plate and spigot replaced in its last service. I've noticed now that the drivers rear elec window does not operate, servo motor works, you can here it. Ony once, but after turning off the head lights, the parking lights stayed on for a couple of minutes. Warranty called for here I think.
Turning it about fall lock, forward and in reverse does"nt show greatly that it wants to pull up. But it is there. Under boby has no cracks that i can see.
It's British green with dark green window tint that sets it off very well.
Where would I find the polland filter and the air cleaner. I have not started pulling it apart yet to check all the little bits including wiping out all the dust from inside the panels.
I'll post a photo when I know how.
Thanks for all your help guys.
I'll keep you up to date.
Bruce
:D

[djhampson]

Welcome to the Freelander club mate! You must post pics to complete your membership however. Let us know if you have any troubles.

[beforethevision]

Welcome!

The pollen filter is in the passenger footwell from memory, and the intake air filter is in the black box behind the P/S headlight.

Hope it serves you well! Sounds like a good car.

[Grasshoppr]

Nope. only thing I have behind the PS headlight is the car battery, followed by the EMS and them the fuse box.
Got me scratching my head.
With out pulling the top engine covers off.
Two air intake tubes from engine leading to behind the front bumper though. !!
Any one,,,,:(

[Scouse]

Two air intake tubes from engine leading to behind the front bumper though. !!
Any one,,,,:(Intercooler hoses.

[beforethevision]

Nope. only thing I have behind the PS headlight is the car battery, followed by the EMS and them the fuse box.
Got me scratching my head.
With out pulling the top engine covers off.
Two air intake tubes from engine leading to behind the front bumper though. !!
Any one,,,,:(

Sorry, if its a diesel, the air filter may be on the other side. I dont know the diesel well, so i dont know the exact placement. It may however be drivers side, as thats the snorkel side for the v6, and possibly the diesel.

Ill check for pics tonight.

Cheers!

[Grasshoppr]

Thanks guys, But nope, no where to be seen.
Gut tells me I'm going to have to take the top of the engine cover off.
There is a rectangle box like plastic housing behind the injectors the size of a filter.
But the box lid is connected to the pipes, connected to the thingy, connected to the whatsit, connected to the grill.
Start from here and work back ?
Got to be an easier way. :confused:
Bruce

[beforethevision]

Thanks guys, But nope, no where to be seen.
Gut tells me I'm going to have to take the top of the engine cover off.
There is a rectangle box like plastic housing behind the injectors the size of a filter.
But the box lid is connected to the pipes, connected to the thingy, connected to the whatsit, connected to the grill.
Start from here and work back ?
Got to be an easier way. :confused:
Bruce

LOL

Just take a digital pic of the engine bay and post it :P Its probably easiest.

Cheers!

[Grasshoppr]

LOL

Just take a digital pic of the engine bay and post it :P Its probably easiest.

Cheers!

Easier than it sounds, how do you post photos.
new at this
Bruce

[djhampson]

Here you go...

Click post reply.
Then below where you type you're reply is a section titled additional options. In there you will find "attach files"
Click "Manage Attachments"
Click browse on the window that pops up.
Browse and select the file
Click upload

[Grasshoppr]

7 photos attached. I hope.

[Grasshoppr]

Here goes

[Grasshoppr]

any one know where the air filter is? :o

[Scouse]

It's at the back of the engine.
Remove the acoustic cover & duct, remove the oil filler cap, remove the 5 allen head screws securing the panel & you'll find it.

[Grasshoppr]

cheers Scott,
I'll give it a go on the weekend.
Just got my freebe back from the dealer.
Fuel pump died under warrenty... lucky
caught an eye on how much the pump cost.
Lucky again.
Would you believe the land rover pump had to come from over your way.
Non in Perth.
Any way, back on the road
Bruce