2000 V6 Freelander

[ColinB]

Desperately need help with v6. Can the engine be replaced with a diesel? Has anyone worked out a way of getting better life from tyres or alternative wheels/tyres that are cheaper.. Getting maybe 20,000 out of sa set of tyres is rediculous and that is with no off-roading.... As for the engine - it must rate as one of the worst economical engines ever put in a body... Any options that people have done will help. Anyone disconnected the rear drive to help improve tyre wear?

Colin

[101RRS]

Anything is possible but it would not be cost effective to replace the V6 with a diesel - sell the car and buy a diesel.

As far as tyres go - I would have to say I do not have a problem - originally my car had Bridgestone HTs and I got about 50,000 km from them. I currently have BFGs that have done 25,000km and wear is neglible at this stage.

The rear drive train can be removed - but what is the point.

Wear problems can result from a failed viscous coupling which will cause axle windup which on hard surfaces can only be relieved by the slipping in the tarmac. Get the VC checked. Other issues with tyre wear are the standard things such as wheel alignment (front and rear), tyre pressures or damaged suspension.

Garry

Freelander XEDI

[SuperMono]

Tyres:
I bought a S/H set of 17inch rims and run road tyres (same as I used to run on my Falcon), wearing very well, ride, sterring, handling all improved on the road.
20 minutes to swap over with the 15inch rims for off road, although it is surprising how far you can go on 100% road tyres in the dry.

Fuel:
Leave it at home and walk to the shops.
Leave it home and take the train.
Drive with a very light foot.
Never stop unless you have to.
Never brake unless you have to.
Try 98 octane, given current pricing it seems to come out slightly ahead.

There, all problems solved :)

[beforethevision]

My BFG AT's are looking to do around 60,000kms, and i push them hard. I had goodyear previously and it shredded them. Im happy i switched to a real tyre.


As for engine swap, the v6 shouldnt use that much fuel. If its over 15L/100kms, get the manifold checked. The variable intake gets very inefficent if jammed.

Sell it if you dont like the fuel usage. Its easier.

Cheers!