Jake Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 FreeLander, 1.8 'K-Series' engine, 99/00 model (W reg) Our FreeLander has lost power. It doesn't want to rev past 3000rpm and seems to have even less power than usual above 2500rpm. The engine had a new head gasket fitted about 10,000 miles ago. The car had a new rear silencer fitted last week. I took the plugs out just now and found that the one nearest the distributor was externally covered in fresh looking engine oil but all the plugs's electrodes look ok. I dunno where to start. When driving the car it feels like the exhaust is blocked, but that seems unlikely. I guess a compression test would be a good place to start - maybe a valve problem? Any suggestions? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 if the plug was covered with oil (externally then it may be the roacker cover gasket is no good? or the bolts need tightning? i know these have a common problem with head gaskets but you say it was done recently.... maybe the oil had covered the plug too much so it was running on one less? have you cleaned it up and tried it since? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 27, 2007 Author Share Posted January 27, 2007 Yes I've cleaned the plugs and refitted them but the the problem persists; the car still won't rev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 is the engine missing at all? (misfiring) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 27, 2007 Author Share Posted January 27, 2007 Not missing at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 bit lost on that one then....prob best to get the compression done first then like you said? maybe woth checking the exhaust system out too. if its an old system then sometimes the insides of the silencers come loose and start to come out of system (you ever seen it before? looks like white loft insulation comming out of the back box!) i know this can cause the lack of power definately as it blocks the system up...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Is it ok to put another forums address up on here? If not pm me and i will put you in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 27, 2007 Author Share Posted January 27, 2007 Is it ok to put another forums address up on here? Yes, no problem there. mkivsupra.net isn't as as anal as some other forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Just wanted to make sure lol. http://www.lro.com Get signed up on there and you will have endless advise to questions etc. There not a bad bunch. Hope it helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 you want the message boards section btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 27, 2007 Author Share Posted January 27, 2007 Thanks for that I've cleaned up the distributor cap and rotor arm. Checked the cambelt hadn't jumped a tooth. Checked the air filter. Still no joy. There seems to be a decent flow of exhaust gas from the tailpipe when revving the engine. I'm stumped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 27, 2007 Author Share Posted January 27, 2007 Just wanted to make sure lol. http://www.lro.com Get signed up on there and you will have endless advise to questions etc. There not a bad bunch. Hope it helps I wonder how long it takes to get the email to authorise your account on lro.com I've been waiting about 30mins already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffvalenti Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Just a wild guess Jake, but I suppose it isn't the fuel filter that's become (partially) blocked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superstar dj Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Jake, my uncles got a garage and he's never done working on these bloody engines,he seems to get a lot of collapsed cats.simple way to check take the bugger out and see how things are then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 27, 2007 Author Share Posted January 27, 2007 Jake, my uncles got a garage and he's never done working on these bloody engines,he seems to get a lot of collapsed cats.simple way to check take the bugger out and see how things are then.Yep, it was the cat. I've now drilled the honeycomb up and smashed it all out. Car is running great again. Cheers dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 my friend works at LR. i will call him monday to ask and see if any of the techys have any ideas. Wouldnt hold ya breath but worth a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 my friend works at LR. i will call him monday to ask and see if any of the techys have any ideas. Wouldnt hold ya breath but worth a go. Yep, it was the cat. I've now drilled the honeycomb up and smashed it all out. Car is running great again. Cheers dude see above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 see above Yup seen. lol . To many aluminium cylinders lying empty around me I wonder how long it takes to get the email to authorise your account on lro.com I've been waiting about 30mins already. Its a landrover forum. Quick and landrover should never be applied in the same sentance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 not to clued up on the petrol engines, but on diesels they suffer from fuel pump failure with is located in the offside rear inner arch cover. normally a good kick gets them going for a few days:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 not to clued up on the petrol engines, but on diesels they suffer from fuel pump failure with is located in the offside rear inner arch cover. normally a good kick gets them going for a few days:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUTKIN Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 The likely reason why the cat was broke is when the head gasket goes the engine sends unburnt petrol down the exhaust. This isnt good for the cat it ruins it its one of the worst ways to kill a cat or send it on its way out. Just thought id let u know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Its the cats for sure... scrap that i just read a bit further DOH!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Yep, it was the cat. I've now drilled the honeycomb up and smashed it all out. Car is running great again. Cheers dude we can now stop posting guys he fiqured it out in page 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 I believe it'll be the cat Jake. Drill/Smash it up and car will be fine again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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