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driving a HG failed freelander
« on: 04 July 2007, 19:28:18 »
still after a head gasket failed freelander, i might be able to get it very cheap!

Its a 2001 1.8 on a Y plate, not sure on exact spec. But when i could get it for 3 figures i think there is some money in it  ;)

Question is how far could you drive a freelander with a nakered HG? - Or is it time to invest in a tow pole?

Second question, if i collected the car and towed it back on a pole with the Senny or Omega, does the Freelander need insurance or is it covered by mine?

EDIT -  Obviously someone would be driving the freelander when I am towing....  ::)
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Re: driving a HG failed freelander
« Reply #1 on: 04 July 2007, 19:30:50 »
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still after a head gasket failed freelander, i might be able to get it very cheap!

Its a 2001 1.8 on a Y plate, not sure on exact spec. But when i could get it for 3 figures i think there is some money in it  ;)

Question is how far could you drive a freelander with a nakered HG? - Or is it time to invest in a tow pole?

Second question, if i collected the car and towed it back on a pole with the Senny or Omega, does the Freelander need insurance or is it covered by mine?
If it is towed, I believe it needs tax and insurance. If on a trailer, then no.

Check weight of freelander, may be over the tow weight.

And do not drive it.
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Re: driving a HG failed freelander
« Reply #2 on: 04 July 2007, 19:31:40 »
I guess it depends on which way the HG has failed and how bad ?

I drove my Meggaf or ages with the HG knacked just kept it topped up with water as it was coolent going into the pots/exhaust gases pressurising the coolent system.

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Re: driving a HG failed freelander
« Reply #3 on: 04 July 2007, 19:31:51 »
First question - answered. Yes it will drive. But no its not recommended.

I sold a rover 25 vvc with failed head to a guy in Bristol, who flew up, collected the car and drove it slowly and cautiously back south. Boot full of coolant and one eye constantly on temp.

I`d reccommend a tow pole.

If you get that for 3 figures you have a serious serious bargain as the repair is a £300 job and that car is tstill in the 3k bracket. Off the top of my head...
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Re: driving a HG failed freelander
« Reply #4 on: 04 July 2007, 19:34:51 »
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First question - answered. Yes it will drive. But no its not recommended.

I sold a rover 25 vvc with failed head to a guy in Bristol, who flew up, collected the car and drove it slowly and cautiously back south. Boot full of coolant and one eye constantly on temp.

I`d reccommend a tow pole.

If you get that for 3 figures you have a serious serious bargain as the repair is a £300 job and that car is tstill in the 3k bracket. Off the top of my head...

3k was what i had in mind too, a customized AT search for 2001 year freelanders came back at 3-3.5k  :)

I am 99% sure its tax & mot has expired (part of the reason i can get it very cheap)
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Re: driving a HG failed freelander
« Reply #5 on: 04 July 2007, 19:35:16 »
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Re: driving a HG failed freelander
« Reply #6 on: 04 July 2007, 19:42:51 »
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a few assumptions in the model but......

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/used-prices/Valuation.aspx?deriv=19422&plate=66&buysell=buy

Cheers, I think it might be a GS actually, alloys and trim look similar to the one being sold.

I remember him working it, he did have it running for 20 mins or so without smoke. Problem is the drive back is 90% motorway miles
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Re: driving a HG failed freelander
« Reply #7 on: 04 July 2007, 19:49:44 »
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a few assumptions in the model but......

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/used-prices/Valuation.aspx?deriv=19422&plate=66&buysell=buy

Cheers, I think it might be a GS actually, alloys and trim look similar to the one being sold.

I remember him working it, he did have it running for 20 mins or so without smoke. Problem is the drive back is 90% motorway miles


get it picked up and delivered - £50 outlay for the amount of profit you could make..... :y
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Re: driving a HG failed freelander
« Reply #8 on: 04 July 2007, 19:52:26 »
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a few assumptions in the model but......

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/used-prices/Valuation.aspx?deriv=19422&plate=66&buysell=buy

Cheers, I think it might be a GS actually, alloys and trim look similar to the one being sold.

I remember him working it, he did have it running for 20 mins or so without smoke. Problem is the drive back is 90% motorway miles


get it picked up and delivered - £50 outlay for the amount of profit you could make..... :y

Good point, i did get quotes before from High Wycombe to Brackey, came back at around £60... so prob looking at £80. But as you say its a small outlay, when considering the profit.  :)

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Re: driving a HG failed freelander
« Reply #9 on: 04 July 2007, 22:50:55 »
If it has a serious misfire, driving it wil knacker the cat if it's not already and maybe risk more damage to the engine.

To tow, it needs to be road legal if all 4 wheels are on the ground. Tax, insurance, MOT.

Do you have breaikdown recovery? Could you go and collect it, drive away and "break down" a couple of miles up the road?

Getting it picked up sounds like a winner if there's plenty of cash in the project anyway. Less hassle and risk that way.

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Re: driving a HG failed freelander
« Reply #10 on: 05 July 2007, 04:50:06 »
Ask a garage with a breakdown truck......my local garage will recover a car for £1/mile which isnt bad i think......ie car is 20 miles away.....they will charge £40 to go get it  :y
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Re: driving a HG failed freelander
« Reply #11 on: 05 July 2007, 11:30:46 »
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Ask a garage with a breakdown truck......my local garage will recover a car for £1/mile which isnt bad i think......ie car is 20 miles away.....they will charge £40 to go get it  :y


 :o :o TD its 4.50am - what on earth are you doing here.... ;D
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Re: driving a HG failed freelander
« Reply #12 on: 05 July 2007, 11:40:48 »
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Ask a garage with a breakdown truck......my local garage will recover a car for £1/mile which isnt bad i think......ie car is 20 miles away.....they will charge £40 to go get it  :y


 :o :o TD its 4.50am - what on earth are you doing here.... ;D

Ahhh.....the early bird.............. ;)
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