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    Freelander coolant leak

    my freelander is leaking coolant slowly it appears to be comming from behind the engine...is this common /know problem....?....Im in brissy and looking for repais can anyone point me in the right direction before i take it to the very expensive dealer repair....

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    A bit more info would help too...

    What age?
    What engine?

    As for common/known problem, nope, not a common one.

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    The only couple of things I can think of on the engine itself would be a welsh plug, if these engines have them. These can corode, move or crack. Have had to do a few on Holden V8s. It may be possible that these engines have bypass hoses or similar and could be leakeing at the connections.
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    Coolant leak

    model is 2001 engine is a v6...i can't see the leak....thanks for your replys...i appreciate your help

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    Gday,

    I cant remember if it affects 2001s, but the coolant reseviour and cap almost always leak untill the updated one is installed.

    Also, some people have had issues with the heater unit in the cabin, it might be worth checking that also.

    Where is the coolant leaking from ? pics would be useful...

    Cheers!

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    Coolant leak

    cant see the leak.....but will have a look at the heater hoses....could be from that area.....filling cap seem s ok...can you recommend somewhere in Bris that knows this vehicle that wont rip me off?....dealers charge a motsa..thanks again

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    HAHAHAH I have found noone in bris thats good. Austral were good when i hit em with an electrical fault they couldnt find, but usually charge a bucket. I just use my local (was local) mechanic. He knows cars and 4wds well. Most places really dont know rovers though. I have had problems with rover care since it changed hands years ago.

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    Nev Spiers Guest

    Coolant leak

    So it looks like i will have to sell one of the kids and take it to Austral...lol...my local guy didnt want to look at it.....thanks for your reply

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    Coolant leak

    if anyone is interested.....turns out it was a cracked themostat housing...looks like it leaks from the waterpump.....but really the thermostat housing and seem s to be a common problem

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