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freelander 2004 1.8k headcasket gone again!!?

my head gasket went in dec2007 and i had it fixed now dec2008 the head gasket has gone again, when it was repaird i was told that landrover had come up with a new cradle that sits under the crank and with the new longer head bolts and gaskets there would be no more problems,but someone must be wrong,the problem is my warranty company will only pay 1000 pounds at a time, i still owe 9000 on the thing and dont know what to do i have only had the thing 1 and a half year could someone please help as the warinty runs out in a year and after that the car will be left sitting on my drive as wont be able to pay the amount thay ask to fix it

michael findlay
February 2009

Land Rover Land Rover Freelander Vehicles, Cars Head Gasket Land Rover Freelander

Hi there, Don't panic! Try EBAY heading advert is a little green box (MOBILE LANDROVER SERVICES) Dudley, West Midlands. My Rover 45 1.8 same engine same problem. He fixed it (a trained Rover Mechanic) now has his own business at a far less cost and Rover parts.
Get in touch with him. Hope this helps

colinl
February 2009

No easy answer here. What's the car worth when fixed? £3,500?? I'd get the warranty company to pay for a head gasket repair.....if they will. Then negotiate with the HP company to enable you to sell it, quick.

Concerned parent
February 2009