Thread: TORQUE KEY SET!

Depending on the quality you want, go to Repco or Supacrap and buy a set of bits in the various sizes.

You should get change from $20.

Cheers

The name of the tools are "TORX" . They are like ALAN Keys but have a star shape. ie the tool is a male and goes in a socket that looks like a star.

You buy them in sets of small to large and usually one in the set will fit the desired socket. As stated the sets are available at stores that sell tools like Repco and maybe Supa Cheap. I would buy a good quality set if you are trying to undo head studs. A good but relatively cheap brand is "Kinchrome"
Regards Philip A

What job are you trying to do on the Freeloader? A few more details and the mob on here may be able to suggest alternatives...

Hey,
Sorry guys with a bit more research I now realise it is a TOEX key I need.

I need a new head and don't have the money to pay for someone to put it in so my dads gunna put it in for me (when I get it & the tools).

I've been told replacing the head in a freeloader 98 petrol model is hopeless because it will stuff up in a few months.
Is this true?

Thanks Erin.

Erin, More power to ya i recon, !! In relation to replacemnets heads on Freelanders stuffing up - its the first I have heard of it.

Mate I would suggest give someone a call who knows landrovers and that isnt stuck up themselves..... Try the service department of somewhere like graeme coopers, or possibly Karcraft in Silverwater - there is also a landrover wreckers out Warragamba - Greendale way that may be able to help.

Good luck to ya mate - i recon anyone who wants to do the work themselves and has the pump to have a go deserves all the supportthey can get. Petrol engines are very basic, just make sure your dad has a workshop manual.

other option is to try and find a mechanic that will do the work for labour only - there are a few around. - but your warranty will be limited to labour.

ALso while im not an advocate of clubs have you tried or joined the Landrover Owners club, often there are people there who may know who to turn to for help. and of course this site....

good luck

Mick

Thanks Mick for your reply, The guy who told me about replacement heads actually works as a mechanic for land rover,so I don't know what to think, thats why I needed to ask if anyone knew about it.
I also had a machanic rip me off,he replaced the timing belt then charged me for it, just to turn around and tell me the head needs replacing! :x
So I got the car towed home and been wondering what to do!

Howdy Miss Erin - First, so your Pop has a fighting chance, buy a set of RAVE CD workshop manuals ( In the emporium on this forum or elsewhere on the net). The paper versions will cost you heaps ( $100+). 2nd, Invest some $ and get a second opinion ( A professional one). Paying a mechanic to come out to your place for a half hour inspection and test and written report is well worth it. Even if you don't take the quote, your Pop will know more about what is wrong. After that, plan for your car to be off the road for a while. There's nothing worse than trying to hurry a big job on an unfamilar car. There is an excellent 4wd wreckers at Kotara- but don't be surprised if they haven't wrecked a Freelander- you don't see dead ones around. Last, as for an alternate supplier of LR parts, Karcraft at Silverwater ( Like Mick said) and TR spares Padstow (Sydney) are the front runners. Both will know what is what, and give you reasonable prices for gaskets and bits.

And of course, there are a whole bunch of us here just itching to help

Langy

The freelander does have a lot of male and female Torx studs and bolts on the car - any decent tool shop has them in sets for about $30 for each set - make sure you get the correct range as some sets have a lot of small tools that are not needed.

As far as the K series engine is concerned it has a design problem that results in marginal cooling to the head. Hot spots develop and if the engine overheats the head is a casualty and sometimes the cylinder liners slip (the block and liners heat at different rates and the liners can become loose).

Unfortunately some mechanics just want to replace engines or heads without trying to repair. Also many Landrover Specialists don't know much about Freelanders. If you don't have access to a trustworthy mechanic, my best bet would be a mechanically minded dad, a Haynes Manual (easy to follow), a RAVE CD, a good Head Shop, and a good non dealer parts supplier. I know some people suggest the 4wd place at Kotara but I have never had much luck with them and I have used them since the the late 70s when they were at the five ways in Broadmeadow. I would suggest checking the parts suppliers mentioned in Sydney, British 4wd who advertise here and if you need a second hand head try TR Spares in Lonsdale in SA.

When you have either repaired or replaced the head there is always a chance it will happen again but if you understand the problem you can minimise the chances. The head has a design problem and where other engines could cope with some reduced cooling capacity the K series cannot. You must ensure the thermostat is always in top condition and that may mean replacing on a regular basis. The coolant must never be allowed to drop down at all, and must be regularly replaced. Air pockets will cause the spot heating in the head that causes the problem. The coolant system as a whole must be serviced regulaly and any suspect parts replaced - in other words simply maintain the cooling system as it is meant to be maintained and if the system gets hot stop don't push on.

For more information have a look at these websites - you might get further advice and help from them.

For those with 1.8 Freelanders this may be of interest - picked it up on another forum

"Those affected by the Freelander Head Gasket problem should visit http://freelander.webhop.net/ and http://home.austarnet.com.au/edwardsonline...anderheadgasket "

Best of luck

Gazzz