QuestionOn December 30th i get my car back from a repair on a leaking gasket from the gearbox, replacement from the suspension of the gearbox, and replacement of two balls (ball bearing)from the cardan axle.
On january 1st a get a broken cylinderhead gasket.
Could that broken cylinderhead gasket be an result from a wrong replaced gearbox?
After the repair of the cylinderhead gasket my steering wheal start to shake at 140km/ph, and I still hear the noice of a broken ball bearing at the back of my car.
Should I sell this car after only 2,1/2 year? I get the opportunity to buy a discovery with 31000km from march 2003 for 32755€ from the same garage?
Thank in advance for your advice
AnswerBonjour Didier,
Judging by the description of problems you are having with your Freelander, I would say the cylinder head gasket problem is unrelated to your gearbox gasket. As for the sudden change in steering (shakes at 140km/h) that could be related to poor work. You mentioned you had bearing work done. I'd take it back and have them fix it - you already paid for the work!
Your Freelander has only 65000kms and all these problems are happening - imagine what can go wrong AFTER the warranty has expired? I would not keep it for long.
If you like LandRovers then take a good look around. If you think your dealer was fair to you, then stay with them. If you've been mistreated in any way, find another dealer.
A 2003 Discovery is a much different than the Freelander. More power, more stability, more room. Before you buy any Disco, have it inspected THOROUGHLY by a LR dealer you can trust!
Best of luck,
JohnMc
