Lalaayre Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Hi I have recently purchased a freelander 1.8 on a 55plate, with 51,000 miles on the clock, my partner was looking at the coolant tank and noticed a creamy substance round the cap, does anyone have any ideas what it could be? I've only had the car for a week. Your advice would be greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_roberts Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Bet check the oil filler cap as well. That creamy substance is usually indicative of oil and water mixing via a leaky head gasket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lalaayre Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 Thank you for your advice, Just checked the oil cap and that seems to be clear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niccage Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I believe that coolant is slowly seeping from the head gasket due to lost torque of the original cylinder head bolts, this used to be a problem on some 1.8 Freelanders. It's difficult to see coolant disappear as it can simply burn off as it drips or flows down the exterior of the engine block while it runs. Overheating is usually another sign. In 2005, Land Rover released an uprated oil rail for the 1.8 Freelander which is stronger than the original (the head bolts screw in to the oil rail). So to do this job correctly, I would recommend you renew the head gasket + renew the oil rail to the uprated + use Hylomar sealant, 2 coats each, on each of the following (engine block facing, both sides shim, both sides new head gasket). I videoed this project, here it is. http://youtu.be/BbVNPNzcx6M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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