hi, new guy here.

[c.j.arditoiii]

own a 93 county LWB with the 4.2 litre. on cold mornings notice a puddle of antifreeze just behind the front axle. dealer says intake manifold is leaking and thehead gaskets show that they are starting to leak. estimate is $2500 to fix. i LOVE my truck, however, thats alot of $.
rover is in pretty good shape otherwise, considering 130,000 miles. should i do the repair? please advise with any thoughts. thanks.

 

[joey]

If you do decide to do the work... and it probably needs it... do not take it to the dealer....

Remember the engine is basically a 1960 Buick 215ci engine... any good mechanic should be able to do this work for less than $500.

For $2500 I would expect a complete rebuild.

 

[97rover]

the price is pretty accurate for a rebuilt. When you mention Landrover or any forein car to a regular mech they normal seize up but the Rovers aren't that hard to work on. you have to remind them that it is a normal engine.

 

[sandman]

heres an idea, check the fan and waterpump to see if its loose.

if the water pump pulley is loose its an new waterpump.

seen it happen a few tiems, they get loose and loose a bit at time.