Thread: K series 2.5 lt v6

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.

The v6 is a K series too...

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!

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).

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

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 .

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

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

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

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