Freelander Cylinder Head Gasket

[V6Mark]

A good friend appears to have a blown cylinder head gasket and local garage have recommended a new engine (£3k inc labour!).

Wondering if anyone has simliar experince with the 1.8 engine - any joy gettting it fixed out of warranty? - should it be repaired or replaced ?

Anyone recommend a reliable specialist in North London area?

cheers
Mark

[Mrs Fish]

A woman I work with has just had this exact problem. Her Freelander was 6 months out of warranty. Landrover have paid 75% of the bill for a new head gasket and cylinder head. She has still had to pay about £500 but thats half what your mate has been quoted.


Tell him to fight it.

[N17 TVR]

It's this sort of thing that reminds me why I fork out the best part of £500 p.a. for extended warranty on Mrs N17 TVR's Freeloader.

Hope it gets sorted

[crimsonchim]

K series head gasket problems.
Never heard that one before....

www.bbc.co.uk/watchdog/reports/transport9.shtml

Good luck

[The Bodyman]

What year is the Freelander Mark?

Jon