Thread: V6 Freelanders?

The interior cubby box is to small to hold a jam jar full of nuts


The engine is not indestructable.



you deserve one.

They are pretty thirsty and I believe the engine can suffer the same slipped liner fault that 1.8 petrols have.

Thanks BigJon i had read that they were pretty thirsty, but hadnt heard to much about how the engine went for reliability.

Was it DionM that had one for a while? Would be interested to hear your comments on how you found it mate. Matt

Ace,

The liner problem is a biggy, I wouldnt chance it happening as the repair $$ are more than the vehicle is worth
Also, they seem to suffer from loose intake manifold butterfly valves, that sounds like a rattle in the top end at idle. This is repairable only by replacing the intake manifold assembly, or getting a modded exchange one, TRS in Adelaide do them at about 50% of new price. I have fitted 2 of them and have been fine.

I would'nt recommend buying one when for a little more $ you can have a Td4version. They are a way better vehicle.

JC

Originally Posted by justinc

Ace,

The liner problem is a biggy, I wouldnt chance it happening as the repair $$ are more than the vehicle is worth
Also, they seem to suffer from loose intake manifold butterfly valves, that sounds like a rattle in the top end at idle. This is repairable only by replacing the intake manifold assembly, or getting a modded exchange one, TRS in Adelaide do them at about 50% of new price. I have fitted 2 of them and have been fine.

I would'nt recommend buying one when for a little more $ you can have a Td4version. They are a way better vehicle.

JC

thanks mate, i figured that might be the case. I havent really heard anything bad about the Td4 models, which is probably why there arent many around for sale. They are hard to pick up second hand. Im not really in the market for one at the moment, was just curious. Stacey's car will need upgrading eventually and she saw one today and said they looked alright. Matt

A common problem for the TD4 is that the injectors may become frozen in the head, making life difficult upon servicing or replacement.

Originally Posted by Hoodoo Brown

A common problem for the TD4 is that the injectors may become frozen in the head, making life difficult upon servicing or replacement.

is that just a case of metal injector alloy head?

Matt
I have a 2001 V6 freelander and i dont think it is thirsty, i use a tank a week ($65.00 average cost to fill).
However I am told by my mechanic that after about 110,000 km the hoses become brittle etc and worth getting rid off then. I am not sure how to overcome this problem because i think the car has a bit of grunt for its size and is is robust.
I have had myne about 6 months now and unfortunately had to replace the fuel pump ($1600) and at 100 000km is due the timing belt ($1100). I think the parts are expensive compared to japanese brand cars.
regards
Penny