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  1. 13th March 2012, 09:07 PM #1
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    Freelander 1 Dilemma

    Hi all,

    July 2009 - Bought a second hand 2003 Freelander 1 V6 petrol. (did not do homework on it)
    Dec 2009 - Replaced thermostat - big $
    Jan 2010 - Cooked it (leaking coolant reservoir) - Recon motor - Bigger $ and waited until April for return of car.
    Feb 2012 - Timing belt kit - big $
    Mar 2012 - Running rough - mechanic resets gearbox
    Last week - Breaks down - sound like bolts in a blender - towed to mechanic
    Yesterday - Mechanic says don't bother fixing - wrecker will give me $200 for it
    Today - Mechanic says 4 x bent rear valves and cam needed - $1300

    Do I fix it and sell immediately or scavenge parts to sell separate?

    Regards Rod.
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  2. 13th March 2012, 10:23 PM #2
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    power it with something else

    See if there is anyone around you that can transplant a VW golf motor into it.
    Buy a wreck then chase up the adaptor to fit it.
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  3. 14th March 2012, 11:31 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by wrinklearthur View Post
    See if there is anyone around you that can transplant a VW golf motor into it.
    Buy a wreck then chase up the adaptor to fit it.
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    does the auto bolt up to these motors also ?

    Bad news on the car rocket .. makes me wanna sell mine while its running.. i got oil leak problems :-(
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  4. 14th March 2012, 04:05 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hori View Post
    does the auto bolt up to these motors also ?
    Hi Hori

    I only know second hand that it has been done, so sorry I can not help any more than what I already have posted, at this stage.
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  5. 14th March 2012, 04:48 PM #5
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    Too much grief for the return - offload it - maybe $1500 - $2000 as is or part it out.

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    Part it out, you'll likely get more for it.
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  7. 14th March 2012, 07:58 PM #7
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    If you just had the timing belts done less than a month ago, I would want warranty. valves just dont bend, the timing has slipped
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    Agree, something has gone wrong following the belt service.
    If you paid for it to be done you should be chasing the responsible party.

    Otherwise I agree with parting it out if you have the will and don't need to get rid of it quickly.
    I doubt fitting any other motor to a V6 FL1 is really practical as many of the systems are linked to the engine management system.
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  9. 17th March 2012, 09:20 PM #9
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    What was the result - my story similar

    Hi ther,
    Rod, what did you decide to do. It seems as thought my gear box is busted but mechanic (our regular one) said that it would cost too much for a full diagnosis. It jumps and hos around and generally doesn't change gears at all...
    I am in the same dilemma. Fix or flick?
    Thanks for your views.
    Lesley
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brokenfreelander View Post
    Hi ther,
    Rod, what did you decide to do. It seems as thought my gear box is busted but mechanic (our regular one) said that it would cost too much for a full diagnosis. It jumps and hos around and generally doesn't change gears at all...
    I am in the same dilemma. Fix or flick?
    Thanks for your views.
    Lesley
    You don't say what type of gearbox it is. I am assuming you mean the Jatco 5 speed auto box. I had mine rebuilt about two years ago, the cost...........well in excess of $4,000 Would I do it again? probably not!!!!!Nearly forgot, my vehicle is a 2001 Freelander KV6 Auto!!!!
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