Monthly Archives: March 2010

Buying a Land Rover Freelander? What should you look out for?

March 12, 2010 – 15:58

If you are thinking of buying a Land Rover Freelander there are a few things that it is worth  checking on any Freelander you are considering. As with all cars there are certain issues that are common to each particular make, and the Freelander is no exception. To help you to make the right decision […]

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Land Rover Freelander Head Gasket Blown – What Causes it?

March 4, 2010 – 17:37

Unfortunately it is true, the Freelander 1.8 petrol is prone to head gasket failure. In fact, this is a common issue for all cars that use the Rover K series engine. Why? The original head gasket fitted to the Freelander 1.8 petrol model was a single layer gasket that proved a bit too flimsy for […]

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